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Harris County Commissioners Court Tuesday enacted a burn ban in response to ongoing drought conditions.

Harris County Commissioners Court approves burn ban

Harris County Commissioners Court Tuesday enacted a burn ban due to an increased threat of wildfires across unincorporated Harris County. more

Contributed Report | 6/29/22

Fort Bend County Commissioners Court issues burn ban

The Fort Bend County Commissioners Court Tuesday approved an outdoor burn ban for unincorporated areas of the county. Commissioners took this action at a special called emergency meeting, more

Contributed Report | 6/22/22

Waller County Sheriff Joe Hester is sworn in to complete the remainder of late Sheriff R. Glenn Smith's term. Smith passed away of an apparent heart attack Aug. 1. Hester will serve until a newly-elected sheriff takes office in January.

Waller County Commissioners appoint interim sheriff, institute burn ban, approve COVID-19 testing

The Waller County Commissioners Court appointed Joe Hester as interim sheriff for the county during the court’s regular meeting this morning. Hester has been late Sheriff R. Glenn Smith’s … more

By R. Hans Miller | News Editor | 8/12/20

The Waller County Commissioners Court issued a burn ban throughout the County Wednesday morning that became effective immediately.

Waller Commissioners Court issues burn ban, approves IT solutions

The Waller County Commissioners Court has issued a burn ban throughout Waller County at the recommendation of County Fire Marshall Brian Cantrel. The court also approved several measures to put … more

By R. Hans Miller | Times Senior Reporter | 7/29/20

Waller County commissioners agreed to spend more than $4 million to finish up several municipal building projects which will update several of the county's outdated buildings. The new construction should be completed in August. In an interview earlier this year, County Judge Trey Duhon said the next construction project down the road is an update to the Waller County Courthouse which has an outdated boiler system and an air conditioning system which isn't dependable, among other outdated maintenance concerns.

Waller Co. commissioners approve $4.87 million for construction, delay burn ban

After discussing the issue for some time, the Waller County Commissioners Court approved the issuance of $4.87 million Waller County tax notes to go to the construction and furnishing of new … more

By Joselyn Hofer | Times Editorial Intern | 7/28/20

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