Harris County

Houston airports preparing for record-breaking holiday season with 3.9M travelers expected

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Houston airports preparing for record-breaking holiday season with 3.9M travelers expected

A United Airlines 777-200 taxis on the tarmac at Bush Intercontinental Airport on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023 in Houston.Brett Coomer/Staff photographer After surviving record-breaking Thanksgiving travel, the Houston Airport System will brace for millions more passengers this winter season. According to officials, 3.9 million will fly at George Bush Intercontinental Airport and William P. Hobby … Read more

Inside Whitmire’s history of mixing lawmaking with personal business

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Inside Whitmire’s history of mixing lawmaking with personal business

It also helped him land a lucrative job. After the bill passed, officials with the Harris County probation department turned to Whitmire, paying him more than $80,000 to help explain the legal changes. They required probation rather than prison time for some criminals. The episode spurred two government investigations into whether he was paid with … Read more

How counties in Houston area are preparing roads ahead of winter storm

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How counties in Houston area are preparing roads ahead of winter storm

HOUSTON – The Texas Department of Transportation says they will start pre-treating roads, highways, and overpasses across the Houston area in the next 24 hours. They are waiting for roads to dry before starting the treatment process. Officials are urging people to stay at home and stay safe. “The more prepared our citizens can be … Read more