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mosquito, West Nile fever and Harris County

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West Nile Virus found in Harris County mosquito sample, spraying underway | CW39
Harris County has found its first mosquito of 2025 carrying the West Nile virus, according to local public health officials. Harris County Public Health’s (HCPH) Mosquito and Vector Control Division (MVCD) said the mosquito was found in northwest Harris County.

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Harris County Public Health reports first positive West Nile virus mosquito sample this year
Mosquito sample tests positive for West Nile virus

Harris County, HPD pay

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Harris County facing $270 million deficit. Judge Lina Hidalgo says tax hike a possibility
Harris County is facing a $270 million budget deficit and officials will have to either cut back on spending or raise taxes in fiscal year 2026, Judge Lina Hidalgo said at Thursday's Commissioners Court meeting.

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Harris County commissioners vote 3-2 to approve pay parity with HPD
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Harris County Commissioners vote 3-2 to approve pay parity to all Harris County law enforcement

Dallas, Amber Alert and Harris County

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Amber Alert issued for Harris County 15-year-old last seen in Dallas
Sharolen Roque, 15, was last seen with 20-year-old Mauricio Ramos, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.

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Harris County Sheriff's Office searching for missing 15-year-old Dallas girl last seen in Houston
AMBER Alert: Missing 15-year-old girl last seen with 20-year-old man in Dallas, officials say
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Woman killed after crash with dump truck in NW Harris County
It's unclear how everything unfolded, but deputy constables said an unidentified woman was the only one who suffered fatal ...
Pay raise approved for Harris County law enforcement
Harris County Commissioners voted 3-2 to approve the pay parity to all Harris County law enforcement. FOX 26's Jillian ...
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Harris County Sheriff launches DWI initiative ahead of Memorial Day weekend
Dozens of deputies and state troopers will be on patrol across the county, ready to arrest anyone driving under the influence ...
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Harris county approves law enforcement raises — without final plan to fund $270 million budget hole
After months of pressure from deputies, constables, and law enforcement unions, Harris County Commissioners have voted to ...
Registered sex offender arrested after trying to meet with 15-year-old girl: Harris County Pct. 1
The constable's office said the new charges come after the man tried to meet up with who he thought was a 15-year-old girl, ...
Harris County leaders question whether a county administrator is needed, push to close office
Two commissioners have begun a push to shutter the nascent Office of County Administration, following the resignation of the ...
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Fatal crash closes northbound lanes of I-45 at Cypresswood in north Harris County
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas – The northbound lanes of I-45, the North Freeway, are shutdown after a fatal crash in north Harris ...
Charges dismissed in 2020 Harris County voter fraud conspiracy case
The Harris County DA dropped multiple felony charges against conservative activist Steven Hotze and ex HPD captain Mark ...