Local
Judge: Houston Has To Hold New Election On Drainage Fee
Posted on · Plaintiffs’ attorney says the city may have to reimburse Houston property owners up to $1 billion.
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Transportation
Houston Mayor Plans To Ask Council Committee To Consider Texting Ban
Posted on · Annise Parker has long talked about a local ban in the absence of a statewide law. She hasn't taken any formal action until now.
Local
What Happened To Banning Texting While Driving In Houston?
Posted on · The mayor seems to have given up on the idea of of a local texting ban.
Local
Houston Mayor Responds To Dave Wilson Lawsuit
Posted on · The conservative activist is trying to force the city to certify his gender identity petition in time for the November election.
News
Houston City Council Changes Ballot Language For Equal Rights Ordinance Referendum
Posted on · The action comes after the Texas Supreme Court ordered the city to word it so a “yes” vote is a vote for the ordinance and not for repeal.
News
Activist Dave Wilson Asks Texas Supreme Court To Weigh In On Gender Identity Petition
Posted on · Wilson is asking the high court to force the city of Houston to quickly count signatures on a petition to define gender identity in the city charter.
Local
Texas Supreme Court: Houston Has To Change Ballot Language On Equal Rights Ordinance Referendum
Posted on · The state's high court says the current language violates Houston's own charter.
Houston Matters
From HERO to Term Limits: Mayor Parker Answers Your Questions
Posted on · Annise Parker has a lot to juggle in her role as mayor of Houston: There's management of the city, ensuring that all of its laws are properly enforced. There are ceremonial duties, as the city's official representative at special events, ribbon cuttings, and meetings with officials and dignitaries. There are appointments to make; budgeting to […]
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Mayor Annise Parker Fields Your Questions: Friday’s Show (Aug. 7, 2015)
Posted on · Annise Parker has a lot to juggle in her role as mayor of Houston: Thereâs management of the city, ensuring that all of its laws are properly enforced. There are ceremonial duties, as the cityâs official representative at special events, ribbon cuttings, and meetings with officials and dignitaries. There are appointments to make; budgeting to […]
Houston Matters
Houston’s New Special Advisor: We Can End Human Trafficking
Posted on · It's no secret that Houston is a hub for human trafficking – so much so that, about a year ago, the City of Houston established the Mayor's Human Trafficking Task Force to combat this issue. Then, last month, Mayor Annise Parker went one step further by appointing the city's first human trafficking advisor, Minal Patel […]
Houston Matters
Mayor Calls for Changes to the City’s Revenue Cap
Posted on · When Bill White was mayor, Houstonians approved a cap on the amount of revenue the city of Houston can amass each year. While the cap — tied to the combined rates of inflation and population growth — is designed to encourage fiscal responsibility, it’s placed the city in a bit of a bind, forcing property […]
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Houston’s Revenue Cap and Cameron Esposito: Friday’s show (July 17, 2015)
Posted on · When Bill White was mayor, Houstonians approved a cap on the amount of revenue the city of Houston can amass each year. While the cap — tied to the combined rates of inflation and population growth — is designed to encourage fiscal responsibility, it’s placed the city in a bit of a bind, forcing property […]
Houston Matters
Will Houston Mayor Annise Parker Run for Office Again?
Posted on · Mayor Annise Parker’s term ends this year. So what will she do next? Parker has held her cards close, but recently gave some clues that she might be interested in running for another office. News 88.7’s Laurie Johnson has more.
Houston Matters
City Faces Lawsuits Over Post Oak Bus Lanes and Drainage Fee
Posted on · Earlier this month, a homeowner's association filed a lawsuit against METRO, the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County. The Cosmopolitan Condominium Association alleges the transportation agency isn't complying with a 2003 referendum voters passed in favor of adding light rail to Post Oak Boulevard. The suit alleges METRO running bus lanes along Post Oak puts […]
Houston Matters
How Effective Have Ethics Regulations Been at City Hall?
Posted on · Late Wednesday night (6/17/15), the Houston City Council approved a $5.1 billion budget for FY ’16. It came after hours of wide-ranging discussions about ongoing union talks, deed restrictions, and a number of amendments. It was a long night for City Hall reporters too — the Houston Chronicle’s Mike Morris among them. Nevertheless, he joins […]