Harris County announces a new marijuana policy to save millions of dollars and free up resources. According to ABC13, the new Misdemeanor Marijuana Diversion Program “will divert all misdemeanor marijuana cases — involving up to four ounces — out of the criminal justice system, instead redirecting low-level drug offenders into a decision-making class.” Harris County District […]
Today NBA All-Star and Houston Rocket Steve Francis appeared in court. There are three charges against the former point guard, two of them are in Harris County after Francis was stopped for driving under the influence then allegedly said some inappropriate things to the officers involved during the stop. A reports from TMZ Sports states: As we […]
As flooding threatens your area, PETA is offering important advice for ensuring the safety of companion animals should residents be forced to evacuate. During a flood, never leave your animals outdoors, tied up, or confined in any way, as they will be trapped and unable to flee rising waters. (Please click on the hyperlinks to see photos of dogs who were […]
Harris County Commissioner Gene L. Locke has announced plans to improve streets in several neighborhoods throughout Precinct One, including unincorporated areas that are in need of infrastructure improvements. The announcement was made after Harris County Commissioners Court on Tuesday approved a measure that adds $1 million to an existing contract with a firm that will […]
Tax Assessor-Collector Mike Sullivan has released the schedule for the 3rd Annual Property Tax Workshops to educate property owners on ways to reduce their tax burden. “Property owners will be receiving appraisal notices from the Harris County Appraisal District (HCAD) at the end of the month and I know many will be concerned about the […]
Tax Assessor-Collector Mike Sullivan is reminding property owners to be on the lookout for property tax appraisal notices from the Harris County Appraisal District (HCAD). “Harris County residents will be receiving appraisal notices from HCAD by the end of this month,” said Tax Assessor-Collector Mike Sullivan. “I want to remind taxpayers, especially new homeowners of […]
Photo ID Cure Process and Exemptions The 2016 Primary Elections are today and Tax Assessor-Collector Mike Sullivan reminds registered voters to bring an acceptable form of photo identification (photo ID) to vote in person, or they will have to vote provisionally. “We have more than 2.1 million registered voters in Harris County, and I […]
Tax Assessor-Collector Mike Sullivan is extending the renewal period for drivers to update their expired auto registration at their local grocery store. “The state has…
Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector Mike Sullivan is announcing that newly designed voter registration certificates are in the mail and voters should review their information. “With…
Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector Mike Sullivan reminds citizens that the last day to register to vote for the 2016 Primary Election is February 1, 2016.…
A unique marriage proposal on a Houston freeway may possibly land the future groom in jail. One man stopped tied up traffic on I-45 last weekend and the video of the proposal has gone viral, drawing heavy criticism. “I just wanted to do something different,” said Vidal Valladares (the prospective groom) A Houston Police spokeswoman confirmed that Valladares […]
Tax Assessor-Collector Mike Sullivan today announced that more than 900,000 property tax bills are in the mail and on the way to Harris County property owners. “Property owners need to be on the lookout for their property tax bill,” said Tax Assessor-Collector Mike Sullivan. “Once received, property owners are encouraged to pay their bill as […]