Harris County, TX, March 16, 2026, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and the Greater Houston Partnership (GHP), in collaboration with Houston First and the FIFA World Cup 26™ Host Committee, are leading a strategic trade mission to Germany, Portugal and the Netherlands to expand global economic partnerships and bring foreign investment to Harris County. All three host countries will play games in Houston during the FIFA World Cup 26™. 

Harris County, TX, February 27, 2026, On Thursday,Harris County Commissioners Court identified nine programs originally started with federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to explore permanently funding out of the Harris County general fund after ARPA dollars expire at the end of this year.

Harris County, TX, February 26, 2026, The Harris County Essential Workers Board (HCEWB) released its annual report highlighting the historic progress that Harris County has made in strengthening workers’ rights. Over the last year, HCEWB successfully advocated for some of the strongest workers’ protections in county history, including a $20 minimum wage for county employees and stronger safety protections for construction workers.