Government
City council, county commission, and civic-government coverage. Latest from Tomball News for Tomball, Texas.
Recent stories
Harris Co. Judge Lina Hidalgo said she won't vote for fellow Democrat, Commissioner Lesley Briones
Sep 22 · ABC13 Houston (KTRK)
2 Helps You: Can you offset the historic Harris County property tax rate hike? Here is a reality check
Sep 18 · KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
At least 13 school districts have board elections in November. See the list.
Sep 20 · Houston Chronicle
Harris County commissioners approve $1.4 million fund for 24/7 ankle-monitoring services
Sep 18 · ABC13 Houston (KTRK)
Harris County officials vote to proceed with major tax-rate increase
Sep 8 · ABC13 Houston (KTRK)
Judge Lina Hidalgo calls for special meeting to discuss Flock cameras in Harris County
Sep 6 · ABC13 Houston (KTRK)
Candidates set for Tomball ISD November election
Aug 28 · Community Impact
Judge Dolores Lozano among 300,000 Harris County voters on suspense list
Sep 1 · ABC13 Houston (KTRK)
Harris County Treasurer Carla Wyatt may get salary bump as she faces DWI charge
Aug 21 · ABC13 Houston (KTRK)
Houston’s water utility receives ‘negative’ financial outlook from S&P Global
Aug 14 · Houston Public Media
Tomball ISD Educator Susanne Whitley Appointed to Texas Classroom Commission
Aug 12 · Tomball ISD
Harris County weighs $3.1B budget as commissioners debate cuts, property taxes
Aug 18 · FOX 26 Houston (KRIV) - News
Election 2026: Make your voice heard
Aug 14 · Houston Public Media
Judge who appointed Daniel Wong as Fort Bend County judge denies request to vacate that decision
Aug 14 · Houston Public Media
CBP commissioner defends agency’s border project in Big Bend National Park
Aug 13 · Houston Public Media
As John Whitmire turns 77, the ‘spry’ and ‘vigorous’ Houston mayor wants to stay in office into his 80s
Aug 13 · Houston Public Media
Paxton, Talarico tap contrary versions of God and Christianity in appeal to Texas voters
Aug 13 · Houston Public Media
Harris County commissioners to discuss 2026-27 budget, tax rates
Aug 17 · ABC13 Houston (KTRK)
Cy-Fair ISD to hold November bond, voter-approval tax rate election
Aug 17 · ABC13 Houston (KTRK)
Texas’ mail ballot ID requirements restored by federal appeals court
Aug 13 · Houston Public Media
Ballot measures in November (Aug. 13, 2026)
Aug 13 · Houston Public Media
Houston voters to consider deprioritized enforcement of cannabis laws, ban on no-knock warrants
Aug 12 · Houston Public Media
League City voters to give input on Flock cameras in November — but council reserves final say
Aug 12 · Houston Public Media
Cy-Fair ISD trustees vote to put tax rate increase, $1.6B bond on November ballot
Aug 12 · Houston Public Media
Commissioners earmark funds for AI program responsible for ensuring new construction complies with regulations
Aug 11 · Houston Public Media
Hello Houston (August 11, 2026)
Aug 11 · Houston Public Media
Tomball ISD reviews transportation update at board workshop meeting
Aug 12 · Community Impact
Tomball ISD School Board Named a 2026 Texas Top 5 Honor Board
Aug 7 · Woodlands Online
Harris County constables will make $305,000 next year, a 129% increase since 2024
Aug 7 · Houston Public Media
Harris County DA’s investigation into fatal ICE shooting gets $2.5 million boost from commissioners
Aug 6 · Houston Public Media
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