Health & Science
Houston monkeypox cases rise to nearly 200, officials say
Posted on · Houston Health Department expects Houston will see similar trends to areas like New York City.
City of Houston
Aide to Houston mayor resigns after reportedly pleading guilty to public corruption
Posted on · Mayor Sylvester Turner says he did not have knowledge of a federal public corruption case involving William-Paul Thomas, who resigned last week after pleading guilty to conspiracy to accept a bribe, according to the Houston Chronicle.
Energy & Environment
Houston and Harris County plan to sue Union Pacific over 5th Ward pollution
Posted on · Officials say they foresee a quicker resolution with the threat of a lawsuit.
Energy & Environment
DOJ investigating Houston illegal dumping complaints, allege racial discrimination
Posted on · The complaint alleges that the city's denial of services threaten the health and safety of Black and Latino people in Houston.
Politics
Harris County polling locations are still up in the air with about a month to go until the primary runoff
Posted on · Harris County Democrats are criticizing their Republican counterparts for what they say is a lack of transparency in some election decisions.
Politics
Austin Tice’s family says the U.S. government is their biggest obstacle in bringing their son home
Posted on · The family of Houston journalist Austin Tice, who reportedly has been in Syrian custody since 2012, say they’re facing new obstacles in seeking his return – specifically, the U.S. State Department.
Politics
Amanda Edwards, former Houston City Council member, is running for mayor
Posted on · Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner can not run for the office again because of term limits.