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Arts & Culture

Houston commissioning 20 new ‘mini murals’ in five neighborhoods lacking public art

Posted on July 27, 2023 · Hundreds of traffic signal control boxes across the Houston area have been painted since 2015 by artists enlisted by UP Art Studio, which is operated by Houston couple Elia and Noah Quiles.

Transportation

One Organization’s Vision For Sprucing Up Houston

Posted on January 16, 2017 · Scenic Houston says it wants to tackle more of the city's neglected corridors.

Airports

United celebrates $2.6 billion redevelopment at Bush Airport, but Houston City Controller has yet to clear project for takeoff

Posted on December 1, 2023 · Construction for the Terminal B expansion project will not start until the Houston City Council signs off on the city's initial contribution of $150 million, which it cannot do because outgoing city controller Chris Brown has not approved the funding. He says more due diligence is needed.

Houston Mayor

Mayor Sylvester Turner calls John Whitmire’s diversity comment a “dog whistle” on his administration

Posted on November 29, 2023 · In a recent mayoral debate, Sen. John Whitmire said though the city of Houston is the most diverse, city hall does not reflect that. Turner said the comment was "blatant misrepresentation."

Polls

Mayor Sylvester Turner gets relatively high marks from likely voters as he prepares to depart

Posted on November 29, 2023 · The Houston Public Media/Houston Chronicle/UH Political Science and Population Health Poll found 49% of respondents held either a strongly favorable or somewhat favorable view of Turner’s time in office.

City of Houston

Houston City Council members proposing ordinance to address skyrocketing water bills

Posted on November 22, 2023 · The agenda item proposed by Carolyn Evans-Shabazz, Mary Nan Huffman and Amy Peck is currently under review by the city's legal department before it can be placed on a future council agenda. If approved, it would decrease the timeframe the public works department has to correct erroneous water bills, unless it's in the customer's favor.

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Arts & Culture

Houston commissioning 20 new ‘mini murals’ in five neighborhoods lacking public art

Transportation

One Organization’s Vision For Sprucing Up Houston

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