The Harris County Commissioners Court expressed its support for a joint US-Canada proposal that would limit emissions from ships within 200 miles of shore.
The City Council committee discussed the upcoming light rail expansion, which will be completed in four stages to reduce traffic and business impacts.
The commissioners discussed the 2010-2014 Capital Improvement Program and approved ethics reforms and a burn ban in unincorporated areas.
The commissioners discusses Harris County's infrastructure.
The commissioners responded to a resident seeking to create a drainage district for his subdivision and recognized a retiring employee for her service.
The commissioners debated a transit consultant's contract and fees, named May 24-30 as Hurricane Preparedness Week, and conducted two public hearings.
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