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Paxton sues Harris County

Ken Paxton sues again to block Harris County's latest guaranteed income program

Uplift Harris, as the local program is called, is designed to give financial assistance to low-income households picked through a randomized lottery.

KHOU 11 · 14h

Harris County attorney slams Texas AG Ken Paxton over lawsuit targeting latest guaranteed income program

Christian Menefee accused Paxton of "using people living in poverty as a means to score political points" after he challenged the guaranteed income program again.

Houston Public Media · 19h

Texas Attorney General’s office sues Harris County over revised basic income program

Paxton earlier this year struck down the county's efforts to provide monthly stipends to lower-income families. He requested the state prohibit payments under the county's pilot guaranteed income program.

Houston Chronicle on MSN · 13h

Ken Paxton vs. Harris County: The battle over guaranteed income continues

It's the second time the Texas attorney general has filed suit against the county over the program that provides financial assistance to low-income families.

Yahoo · 16h

Texas AG Ken Paxton suing Harris County over 'Uplift Harris 2.0'

Texas AG Ken Paxton has filed another lawsuit against Harris County regarding the 'Uplift Harris 2.0' program, which would give $500 to nearly 2,000 residents per month for 18 months.

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6abc News · 14m

A fire that burned for 4 days after Texas pipeline explosion has finally gone out

A fire that burned for four days after a pipeline explosion in the Houston suburbs burned out Thursday after the once-towering blaze put hundreds of nearby homes under evacuation orders.

Reuters on MSN · 7h

Body found in car that hit Energy Transfer pipe in Houston

Human remains were found in a burned-out car that struck an Energy Transfer natural gas liquids pipeline earlier this week in Houston, prompting a criminal investigation, officials said on Thursday. Police removed the vehicle that hit the pipeline and the Harris County medical examiners recovered human remains,

Seeking Alpha on MSN · 15h

Human remains found in car that struck Energy Transfer pipeline in Texas

Texas officials said Thursday they are opening a criminal investigation after human remains were found in a burned-out car that crashed into an Energy Transfer (NYSE:ET) natural gas liquids pipeline earlier this week,

FOX 26 Houston on MSN19m

Harris County parents arrested for alleged assault of child, constable says

Harris County constable's deputies arrested two parents for allegedly assaulting a child in their home in the Spring area.

1hOpinion

Shiny new Harris County Probate Court 5 deserves an energetic judge | Opinion

Democrat incumbent Fran Watson has the experience and enthusiasm to preside over Harris County's newest probate court.

KERA News1h

Harris County astronaut still plans to vote in 2024 election despite being stranded in space

Texas first passed a law in 1997 that allows astronauts to vote if they will be in space during early voting and on Election ...

13hon MSN

Harris County approves 8% property tax hike

Usually, property tax increases have to be approved by voters, but state law allows an exception.

12hon MSN

Harris County approves $2.6 billion budget and tax rate increase for 2025

Harris County Commissioners Court on Thursday gave final approval to its financial plan for the upcoming year, including an 8 ...

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Harris County approves Diwali fireworks sales season, despite fire safety concerns

Harris County Commissioners voted to add a fireworks sales season specifically for Diwali, despite concerns raised by fire chiefs about potential safety risks.

Harris County (TX) High School Football Schedule, Live Streams This Week

Harris County, Texas has high school football games on the calendar this week, and the inside scoop on how to watch them is ...

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