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San Jacinto River Authority hosting live Christmas tree donation drive

San Jacinto River Authority hosting live Christmas tree donation drive

The San Jacinto River Authority will accept live Christmas tree donations through Jan. 26 to repurpose them as artificial fish habitats. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) Locals in Harris and Montgomery counties will have two locations they can visit to donate their live Christmas trees as part of a donation drive hosted by the San Jacinto River...

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Harris County chase ends with car slamming into utility pole, passenger trapped, officials say

Harris County chase ends with car slamming into utility pole, passenger trapped, officials say

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — A police chase ended in a crash just off the North Freeway Monday. One person was seriously injured and taken to a hospital, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. The crash happened along the North Freeway at Airtex but started in Montgomery County… Original Article: https://www.wfaa.com/amp/article/news/crime/houston-texas-police-chase-north-freeway-airtex-shenandoah/285-fc2ce78a-0d13-4468-a66e-181afc8d921b

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Driver arrested, passenger trapped inside vehicle after crashing out during high-speed chase in N. Harris Co.

Driver arrested, passenger trapped inside vehicle after crashing out during high-speed chase in N. Harris Co.

A man has been arrested after crashing his vehicle out during a chase with law enforcement that started in Montgomery County and ended in Harris County Monday morning. According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, they were called by the Shenandoah Police Department about a man who had just run out of a pharmacy. Original...

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High-speed chase ends with car slamming into utility pole along North Freeway, passenger trapped, HCSO says

High-speed chase ends with car slamming into utility pole along North Freeway, passenger trapped, HCSO says

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — A police chase ended in a crash with one person seriously injured in the hospital early Monday just off the North Freeway, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. The crash happened along the North Freeway at Airtex but started in Montgomery County and… Original Article: https://www.khou.com/amp/article/news/crime/houston-texas-police-chase-north-freeway-airtex-shenandoah/285-fc2ce78a-0d13-4468-a66e-181afc8d921b

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Houston-area counties look to balance shortfalls as ARPA funding concludes

Houston-area counties look to balance shortfalls as ARPA funding concludes

Counties such as Harris, which received nearly $1 billion in federal funding, are now working to ensure programs and employees are not affected by the loss of ARPA funds. (Emily Lincke/Community Impact) Following the disbursement of over $350 billion in American Rescue Plan Act funding to states and counties in… Original Article: https://communityimpact.com/houston/bay-area/government/2023/11/14/houston-area-counties-look-to-balance-shortfalls-as-arpa-funding-concludes/

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Harris County tops country in gasoline-powered lawn equipment pollution production

Harris County tops country in gasoline-powered lawn equipment pollution production

An October report by research center Environment Texas states gasoline-powered lawn and garden equipment such as lawn mowers, string trimmers, leaf blowers and other machines are putting people’s health at risk. (Courtesy Pexels/Magic K) In early November, as diners prepared to eat on the outside patio of a restaurant situated… Original Article: https://communityimpact.com/houston/bellaire-meyerland-west-university/business/2023/11/10/harris-county-tops-country-in-gasoline-powered-lawn-equipment-pollution-production/

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CW39’s Kara Willis at MADD event that raised over $100,000 for impaired driving awareness

CW39’s Kara Willis at MADD event that raised over $100,000 for impaired driving awareness

HOUSTON (KIAH)– Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) held it’s Harris & Montgomery County Walk Like MADD event at Champions Forest Baptist Church-Jersey Village on Saturday. The event raised over $100,000 to raise awareness for the deadly impact of drunk and drugged driving. CW39 reporter Kara Willis was an emcee for the event. Original Article: https://cw39.com/community/cw39s-kara-willis-at-madd-event-that-raised-over-100000-for-impaired-driving-awareness/amp/

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MCSO: Man wanted in Harris County arrested in connection with 12 aggravated robberies

MCSO: Man wanted in Harris County arrested in connection with 12 aggravated robberies

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas (KIAH) — A man is finally in custody after being tracked by authorities this summer. Then, on September 8, 2023, The Gulf Coast Violent Offender Task Force, comprised of MCSO SWAT members, the Conroe Police Department, and U.S. Marshals Service, apprehended and arrested Gregory Taylor Olds, 23, in connection with 12 Aggravated...