November 19th, 2024

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Adrian GarciaHarris County Precinct 2 Commissioner When I became the County Commissioner of Precinct 2, I knew I would have an important choice to make in how I would handle this enormous responsibility – that would be to either be a part of thestatus quo or to be intentional, impactful...

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By: Alonzo Guadarrama Explore the treasures in Harris County with its family-friendly destinations located in captivating locations. Each precinct in the county offers great opportunities for families to explore and enjoy. This month we highlight areas in the East Side of Harris County in Precinct 2. From NASA, to The...

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By: Frida VillalobosPhoto By: BakerRipley It’s Tax season and there’s free tax preparation help available! BakerRipley has certified tax professionals that can help Harris County residents prepare their 2023 tax return at no cost. The free tax help is available to those making less than $58,000 a year. The BakerRipley has 27 stationary Neighborhood Tax Centers throughout Harris County that can help residents get their full refund without having to pay a professional ling service. There’s also a number of mobile sites that are operating in communities such as Alief, Baytown, Crosby, Galena Park and Humble. The mobile sites are thanks to the $2.1 million investment made by Harris County Commissioners Court to expand services in more areas of the county. Services are provided on a walk-in only basis and include tax returns, and amendments, as well as ITIN applications and renewals. To nd a location near you visit bakerripley.org/programs-andservices/tax-assistance

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By: Frida Villalobos For those who have medicare, this means lower costs and not having to forgo medication because they cannot afford them. Some of the prescriptions included are those that treat conditions like diabetes heart failure, blood clots, and autoimmune disorders. The benefit also includes $35 per month (or less) for each Medicare-covered insulin product—whether covered under Part D prescription drug coverage or used with a pump and covered under Part B or Medicare Advantage. This is particularly important in black and brown communities who are more likely to suffer from diabetes and experience challenges accessing medication. The act also provides free access to recommended vaccines. These include vaccines to prevent herpes zoster (shingles); tetanus and diphtheria (Td); tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap); hepatitis A; and hepatitis B.  For more information: • Call 1-800-MEDICARE to learn more about lowering your drug costs and keeping your hard-earned money in your pockets!  • Visit Medicare.gov/ExtraHelp to  nd out if you qualify for help with your prescription drug costs.  • Contact your local State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) at shiphelp.org or call 1-877-839-2675 to get free personalized health insurance counseling.

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By: Frida Villalobos How much do you know about Harris County? Oftentimes we only hear about the City of Houston but Harris County impacts residents beyond city limits. To begin to understand county government, it’s important we provide you with an overview of what Commissioners Court does. According to the Texas Constitution established in 1876, it is the governing body of each of the 254 Texas counties. The court consists of  ve members: four county commissioners and one county judge. The major duties of the commissioner’s court involve overseeing the budgetary and policy making functions of county government.  Each county in Texas is divided into four commissioner’s precincts with one commissioner being directly elected by the voters of each precinct to a four-year term. Commissioners are elected on staggered terms with two precincts voting for the office of commissioner in each general election. Precincts two and four of every county elect commissioner the same year the Texas gubernatorial election takes place while precincts one and three elect their commissioners in presidential election years. To be eligible to run for a county commissioner seat, an In addition, in many counties,commissioners must be a qualified voter, a resident of that precinct and have never been convicted of a felony. Commissioners Court oversees the following:  • Adopting and approving the county’s budget  • Setting tax rates  • Filling vacancies and appointing officials  • Settling salaries, expenses, and allowances for appointed officials  • Issuing bonds  • Overseeing courthouses, jails, and libraries.  Each of the four county commissioners represents a certain area of the county, also known as a precinct. Aside from serving as voting members of Commissioners Court, county commissioners are responsible for overseeing the following: 

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Opinion

No hay duda de que la base socioeconómica y política del partidismo es el racismo institucional. Por lo tanto, no es casualidad en la historia estadounidense que la influencia electoral del Partido Republicano del siglo XXI haya sido de los estados confederados del sur, así como de algunos estados fronterizos...

Education

By: Julissa Martinez College is hard enough to navigate already, but especially as a  first-gen student. Don’t worry, you’re not alone. College can be overwhelming, but it becomes especially hard to navigate for  first-gen students. First-gen students face academic,  financial and cultural challenges that can limit their success in a...

Community

By: Frida VillalobosPhoto By: BakerRipley It’s Tax season and there’s free tax preparation help available! BakerRipley has certified tax professionals that can help Harris County residents prepare their 2023 tax return at no cost. The free tax help is available to those making less than $58,000 a year. The BakerRipley...

Politics

By: Frida Villalobos How much do you know about Harris County? Oftentimes we only hear about the City of Houston but Harris County impacts residents beyond city limits. To begin to understand county government, it’s important we provide you with an overview of what Commissioners Court does. According to the...