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Public Health Service
Sep 14, 2023 Harris County Public Health Releases Inaugural Health Disparities Annual Report
County Judge
Sep 14, 2023 County Judge Lina Hidalgo To Be Discharged from Residential Treatment
Commissioner, Precinct 2
Aug 31, 2023 Precinct 2 Expanding Homebound Senior Food Delivery Program
Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Aug 08, 2023 Harris County Commissioner's Court Approves Burn Ban
Commissioner, Precinct 2
Apr 28, 2023 How Commissioner Garcia is Creating Opportunities for Small, Minority, and Women-Owned Businesses
Public Health Service
Apr 19, 2023 Houston Public Media - Ways to reduce mosquito activity around your home
Commissioner, Precinct 1
Apr 04, 2023 During National Fair Housing Month, Commissioner Ellis announces $15M investment in affordable, safe, healthy housing
Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Mar 10, 2023 Don’t forget to turn your clocks forward one hour on Saturday night. Daylight savings stars Sunday morning and you wouldn’t want to be late!
Commissioner, Precinct 4
Mar 10, 2023 Do you need help filing your taxes? FREE tax preparation assistance through AARP is available at two of our community centers! Call 281-274-4050 for more information.
Commissioner, Precinct 2
Mar 10, 2023 YOU ARE NOT ALONE: We’ve partnered with Health Minds, Healthy Communities to bring the community a monthly COVID grief and loss support group.
County Attorney's Office
Mar 10, 2023 Do you have a high-schooler that wants to become an attorney? We have a program for that! Apply now for HCAO’s Summer Legal Academy.
Public Health Service
Mar 10, 2023 Join us as we Eat-Play-Grow! Our Eat Play Grow program uses a creative educational approach to teach 2-5 year olds and their parents how to make healthier choices.
Commissioner, Precinct 2
Jan 26, 2023 Commissioner Pct 2 and the Harris County Public Library have partnered with T-Mobile and Google to provide Chromebooks to families in need! Supplies are limited, so register today!
Harris County Clerk
Jan 26, 2023 Love is in the air! The Harris County Clerk’s Office has partnered with the Heritage Society to make it easier for couples to say “I Do” on Valentine’s Day. Get married at the historic Sam Houston Park.
Commissioner, Precinct 3
Jan 26, 2023 Mercer Visitor Center has reopened! The Center underwent significant reconstruction to repair damage caused by Hurricane Harvey and now there are even more updates for guests to enjoy.
Sheriff's Office
Jan 26, 2023 The Neighborhood Policing Division improves the quality of life of citizens of Harris County. Read more about the great job they’re doing with the Employ2Empower program!
Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Nov 09, 2022 Have you heard of the new ReadyHarris Accessible Alerts program? If you or someone you know is deaf, hard of hearing, blind, has low vision or low literacy, they can receive emergency alerts tailored to their needs.
Sheriff's Office
Nov 09, 2022 The HCSO’s M.A.P. is a free program designed to assist stranded motorists on all Harris County area freeways. It’s available Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. (excluding Harris County holidays).
HC Public Library
Nov 09, 2022 Harris County Public Library

Looking for local resources? This guide connects you with groups to meet your health, civics, legal, and social services needs within Harris County and the greater Houston area. Resource guides are available in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese! Pick one up today!
County Pets
Nov 03, 2022 Dog walking is back! Join us every Saturday morning to get your steps in while doing some good and walking a shelter pup! Training provided - all volunteers are paired with experienced staff or dog walker.
County Pets
Sep 01, 2022 Join Harris County Pets this weekend for a MEGA Adoption Event! 1000+ furry companions will be looking for their forever home. Adoption fee is only $35!
Commissioner, Precinct 1
Aug 31, 2022 A new shared-use path on the south side will make it easier to bike to NRG Stadium, just in time for the 2023 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. The idea is to skip the car traffic by hopping on a bike and riding straight into all the fun at NRG - while staying safe.
County Judge
Jun 14, 2022 In a 3 to 2 vote, commissioners court approved a new program investing $48 million American Rescue Plan (ARPA) funds for childcare and early childhood development in Harris County.
County Pets
Apr 06, 2022 Harris County officials share ways to reduce homeless animal population during pet breeding season
Public Health Service
Apr 05, 2022 HCPH to Begin Administering Free COVID-19 2nd Booster Doses to Residents
Commissioner, Precinct 4
Apr 01, 2022 Trails As Parks is a mobile team that strives to connect people to nature by providing outdoor recreation, ecotourism, and environmental education throughout Harris County Precinct 4 parks.
Commissioner, Precinct 3
Apr 01, 2022 Encore, now operating in Precinct 3, offers a variety of events and bus trips for constituents 50 and older! Harris County residents can enjoy outings to museums, festivals, and special attractions.
Commissioner, Precinct 2
Mar 31, 2022 Want to learn a new skill or make new friends? Precinct 2 community centers have programs for all ages from summer day camp for youth to chair yoga for seniors!
County Judge
Mar 11, 2022 Community Right-to-Know Map of Registered Facilities

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