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.
Immigration
Conroe Detention Center For Unaccompanied Minors Will Close
Posted on · Southwest Key is planning to move youth to some of their other shelters.
City of Houston
After El Paso Shooting, Houston Plans to Boost Police Presence
Posted on · Mayor Sylvester Turner is allocating an additional $1.5 million for public safety.
Local
Galveston’s Mounted Patrol Controversy ‘Will Definitely Not Happen Here,’ Says Houston Police Chief
Posted on · “It’s not in our policy. And I have a very strong suspicion that it will never happen again in the city of Galveston.”
Energy & Environment
Flood Planning Town Halls Are Happening Across Texas This Month — But Houston Wasn’t Originally On The List
Posted on · Meetings on the first-ever statewide flood plan were scheduled in places like Tyler, Bastrop and Tomball throughout August, but Houston was notably missing from the schedule.
Local
Mediation Fails In Negotiation Over Houston Firefighter Pay Raises
Posted on · It’s the latest round in the ongoing legal battle.
Local
Houston City Council Map Could Change After 2020 Census
Posted on · District E’s councilmember is calling for the city to take another look at Kingwood and Clear Lake.
Local
Houston Squashes CenterPoint Energy Request To Increase Rates
Posted on · But the state’s Public Utility Commission will make the final decision.
Local
How Houston Is Leading The Fight Against Human Trafficking
Posted on · City officials are sharing what they’ve learned with officials from around the world.
Politics
Houston-Area Legislator Could Lose His Law License
Posted on · State Rep. Ron Reynolds faces a disbarment hearing on Friday.
In-Depth
After A Dire Year, Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center Looks To The Future
Posted on · "What St. Luke’s needs more than anything else is no more changes for awhile.”
City of Houston
Centerpoint Energy Requests Rate Increase For Houston Customers
Posted on · Electric bills could go up soon in Houston.
News
‘Secrecy Provision’ Prevented Public Input On Houston’s $2 Billion Deal To Fix Sewers
Posted on · Councilmember Dwight Boykins told News 88.7 he plans to delay the vote for one week, so advocates have an opportunity to view the agreement.
Health & Science
Baylor St. Luke’s President Responds To Safety Problems In Federal Report
Posted on · “Our most important obligation at this point is to listen carefully to the findings,” says Doug Lawson.
Politics
Here’s The Latest List Of Candidates Running For Houston Mayor And City Council
Posted on · The filing deadline was August 19.