John Lomax V
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John Lomax V

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Product of @thedailycougar | Reporting on Harris County government for @houstonchron | Houston exceptionalist | Gen. 5 JL | Veteran | Signal: johnlomax.79

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Patrol subsidy could violate the law

County taxpayers footing nearly half cost of program focusing officers on wealthy areas

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County may lose Harvey funding

Money has become point of contention as project delays pile up

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Houston Chronicle•OCT 22, 2026
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Survey: Plummer is leading Sanchez

Democrat aiming for county judge post

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Houston Chronicle•OCT 16, 2026
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Will raises, tax hike tilt vote?

County actions a counterweight to GOP troubles

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Houston Chronicle•OCT 12, 2026
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County tax bills up 60% in 7 years

Officials say they face rising costs, have huge area to serve

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Houston Chronicle•OCT 5, 2026
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Patrol subsidy could violate the law

County taxpayers footing nearly half cost of program focusing officers on wealthy areas

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Houston Chronicle•SEP 19, 2026•Lead Story
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County adopts tax hike, $3.1B budget

Commissioners blame increase on break for businesses, unfunded GOP state mandates

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Houston Chronicle•SEP 18, 2026
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County approves historic tax rate

Increase will cost average homeowner $198 more this year

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Houston Chronicle•SEP 9, 2026
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Audit flags appointed lawyers' caseloads

Some in county exceed guidelines, earning millions

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Houston Chronicle•SEP 2, 2026
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Hidalgo slams ‘blatant’ pay-to-play on court

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Houston Chronicle•AUG 12, 2026
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Pay raise for constables is approved

Series of hikes approved by commissioners has doubled officials' salaries in three years

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Houston Chronicle•AUG 8, 2026•Lead Story
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County to back probe with $2.5M

Funds involve local investigation of man's killing last month by immigration officers

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Houston Chronicle•AUG 7, 2026•Lead Story
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County contractors back candidates

Companies pour funds into commissioner campaigns, fueling 'pay to play' concerns

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Houston Chronicle•JUL 22, 2026•Lead Story
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County facing constables’ pressure

Officials seek more money, autonomy with threat of appealing to allies in Legislature

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Houston Chronicle•JUL 3, 2026•Lead Story
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Subsidies for patrols could increase

Harris commissioners approve policy on ‘contract deputy’ program for neighborhoods

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Houston Chronicle•JUN 13, 2026•Lead Story
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Flood Control District leader resigns

Decision to step down came as recovery aid for Hurricane Harvey remains in limbo

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Houston Chronicle•JUN 12, 2026•Lead Story
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Sprint for county judge seat begins

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Houston Chronicle•JUN 5, 2026•Lead Story
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Rosen seeks shopping district patrols

Constable contract would be subsidized

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Houston Chronicle•JUN 5, 2026
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Ushering in a new era of politics

Younger, progressive Plummer shocks Parker in Dem judge race

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Houston Chronicle•MAY 29, 2026•Lead Story
The coverage presents local Democratic primary runoff results as a turning point, attributing the outcomes to redistricting and generational shifts in the electorate.
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Plummer upsets Parker to secure Harris County judge nomination

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Houston Chronicle•MAY 28, 2026
Local focus on the Democratic nomination for the county's top executive position, noting an unexpected victory for a former City Council member.
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Runoffs to decide midterm matchups

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Houston Chronicle•MAY 26, 2026
Coverage of primary runoff elections in Texas, highlighting key Republican and Democratic contests.
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Commissioners grew staffs, salaries

Increase in number of workers, their pay coincided with redrawn maps, some said

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Houston Chronicle•MAY 21, 2026•Lead Story
The paper presents a data-driven accountability report on local government, examining the correlation between expanded county payrolls and recent political redistricting. The tone is analytical rather than accusatory, focusing on staffing numbers and budget allocations.
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County again is facing a deficit in budget

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Houston Chronicle•MAY 16, 2026
Routine local governance reporting focusing on projected financial shortfalls and potential service cuts.
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Leader of flood district to keep job

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Houston Chronicle•MAY 15, 2026
Reports on local administrative continuity despite political friction over a federal grant program.
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Looming Harvey deadline has county eyeing job

Flood control director could be replaced amid stalled projects

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Houston Chronicle•MAY 13, 2026
Reports on potential leadership changes at the local flood control district due to delayed infrastructure projects.
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Flood control projects may miss deadline

More than $245M in grant funding at risk

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Houston Chronicle•MAY 6, 2026
Reports factually on the administrative risk to $245M in disaster recovery funding.

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