Politics
How To Register To Vote In Texas Before The October 7 Deadline
Posted on · Hint: you’ll need a stamp.
News
Houston-Area Lawmaker Defends Controversial Twitter Exchange With Beto O’Rourke
Posted on · State Rep. Briscoe Cain told O’Rourke, “My AR is ready for you Robert Francis.”
News
Black Lives Matter Movement Launches New Initiative In Houston
Posted on · Leaders are in town for the presidential debate and they hope the #WhatMatters2020 hashtag will start a conversation.
City of Houston
Why Houston’s Tax Rate Is Going Down While Harris County’s Rate Might Go Up
Posted on · District A Councilmember Brenda Stardig said the county’s increase negates the city’s cut.
In-Depth
Harris County Takes Steps To Face A History Of Racial Lynchings
Posted on · A national movement to commemorate lynching victims could come to the Houston area and recognize four black men who were killed here.
In-Depth
“The Numbers Ain’t Crunching”: Two Years After Harvey, Some Flooded Homes Still Aren’t Repaired
Posted on · One Trinity Gardens resident said most of his neighborhood flooded, and he feels like they’re invisible to local officials.
Local
Houstonians Urged To Participate In State Flood Planning Process
Posted on · Texas Water Development Board officials hosted a town hall about how to spend almost $800 million in flood mitigation funding.
Local
Hurricane Harvey Health Study Looks At Chemical Exposure During The Storm
Posted on · More than 150 Houstonians wore high-tech wristbands for one week to measure their levels of exposure.
Local
Houston Could Launch New Incentives For Green Development
Posted on · A new report offers recommendations to encourage natural flood mitigation.
News
Houston LGBTQ Community Mourns African American Transgender Woman
Posted on · This week, Houston City Hall and several bridges were lit in the trans pride flag colors -- blue, pink and white -- in memory of Tracy Single.
In-Depth
Texas Home Sellers Have To Disclose More Flood Risk Information Now. But Will It Help Buyers?
Posted on · The problem is when buyers -- and sellers -- don’t know what the terms mean.
City of Houston
As Heat Wave Continues, Houston’s Emergency Vehicles Are Under Scrutiny For AC Problems
Posted on · It’s the latest fallout between the union and the mayor in a long-running dispute over firefighter salaries and working conditions.
Energy & Environment
Texas Breaks Records For Peak Electricity Demand
Posted on · The state’s largest grid operator says it’s because of sustained high temperatures.
News
FEMA Awards $5.6 Million For 28 Home Buyouts In Friendswood
Posted on · “Agreeing to enter into this process and pursue this outcome is one of quite a bit of faith and patience on [the homeowner's] part, and we’re still not at the finish line yet.”
Immigration
After Sweeping Raids, ICE Released 300 Detained Immigrants With Young Children
Posted on · 680 workers were detained in Mississippi. The raids have some parents in Greater Houston concerned.