City of Houston
Despite Opposition, AIG Could Win A $2.5 Million State Tax Credit For Harvey Damage
Posted on · Some City councilmembers voted against the decision, saying the funding should go to local businesses.
Local
Houston City Council Advances New Development In Katy-Area Floodplain
Posted on · The vacant land is located near the Addicks dam.
Education
Houston School Districts: Property Tax Reform Could Cost Schools Millions Of Dollars
Posted on · The proposal would save the state $1.8 billion, but Houston-area school districts say it would come at the expense of school funding.
News
Judge: Prop B Is ‘Unconstitutional And Void In Its Entirety’
Posted on · The firefighters union plans to appeal the ruling. Mayor Sylvester Turner says layoffs or demotions in the Fire Department won't be necessary now.
Arts & Culture
7 Houston Landmarks Earn United Nations Historical Designation
Posted on · Emancipation Park, the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, and others have been named UNESCO Slave Route Project sites.
City of Houston
Houston Will Spend $650,000 To Boost 2020 Census Outreach
Posted on · If the population is undercounted, billions of dollars in federal funding could be at stake.
News
Mayor Turner’s Proposed City Budget For 2020 Includes Over 300 Layoffs
Posted on · To balance the books, Mayor Turner said the city has to close a $179 million gap.
Health & Science
It’s A Record Year For Measles. Do Adults Need The Vaccine?
Posted on · Houston medical professionals are recommending a booster in some cases.
In-Depth
How Texas Legislators Are Responding To The Santa Fe Shooting
Posted on · State lawmakers from the Santa Fe area want schools to have active shooter plans and more mental health resources. They’re also keeping gun control off the table.
Texas
Texas Lawmakers Could Criminalize Unsolicited Sexually Explicit Photos
Posted on · Sending lewd images to unwilling recipients could lead to a $500 fine.
News
Houston City Council Approves Laying Off 220 Firefighters
Posted on · Earlier this week, representatives from the city and the firefighters union had started negotiating the implementation of the pay parity with a mediator.
Education News
Texas Curriculum Doesn’t Leave Much Room For Climate Change
Posted on · A poll found that, nationwide, 86 percent of teachers say schools should teach climate change.
Health & Science
How Houston Doctors Are Responding To A Record Rise In Measles
Posted on · Some parts of the Houston area have higher rates of unvaccinated children, putting pediatricians in a challenging position.
News
Houston SNAP Recipients Can Now Buy Two-For-One At Local Farmers Markets
Posted on · A new program aims to help low-income residents double their benefits when buying local produce.
City of Houston
Houston’s Fire Chief: We Won’t Shut Down Fire Stations To Pay For Raises
Posted on · “I know that there is going to be an interruption with the status quo. But I anticipate that the voters knew that when this ballot measure was passed.”