Economic Equity
News releases
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Harris County Raises First Pride Flag, Commissioner Ellis Defends LGBTQIA+ Rights
Commissioner Rodney Ellis leads Harris County in celebrating Pride Month, spotlighting LGBTQIA+ rights, anti-discrimination, and inclusive community initiatives.
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Harris County Names 3-Building Complex After Artist John T. Biggers in Houston
Harris County dedicates a 3-building complex in Third Ward as the John and Hazel Biggers Campus, honoring muralist John T. Biggers’ art and legacy.
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Commissioner Ellis’s Statement on Erica Lee Carter Succeeding her Mother to Represent 18th Congressional District
Congresswoman-elect Erica Lee Carter, the daughter of late Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee and an employee of the Office of Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, will be sworn in today to succe...
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Honoring Our Veterans
Five years ago, Harris County launched a Veterans Services Department staffed by dedicated caseworkers and coordinators, including many combat veterans who know firsthand what it means to serve. Si...
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Commissioner Ellis’s Statement on Justice Department Agreeing to Monitor Elections in Harris County and Other Areas N...
Today, the Justice Department announced that it will monitor polling locations in Texas, including Harris County, and 26 other states.