Politics
WATCH: Houston Mayoral Candidates Face Off At HPM-KHOU 11 Debate
Posted on · The debate will take place Monday evening from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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Houston Matters
Mayoral Candidate Bill King Answers Listener Questions
Posted on · The former mayor of Kemah outlines his stance on the issues and explains why he wanted to run for the office again.
Houston Matters
Tuesday’s Show: Bill King Candidate Interview, And Vietgone (Oct. 15, 2019)
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: Some new developments in local transportation issues, mayoral candidate Bill King, a play about the Vietnamese immigrant experience, and a new children's book designed to help kids and adults better communicate.
Press
KHOU 11 and Houston Public Media Announce Mayoral Debate
Posted on · KHOU 11 and Houston Public Media are teaming up to host a live broadcast of a mayoral debate on Monday, October 21 at 7 pm.
In-Depth
ANALYSIS: How Houston’s Mayoral Candidates Stack Up In Latest HPM-KHOU 11 Poll
Posted on · Sylvester Turner will likely face a runoff – probably against Tony Buzbee – before he can claim a second term as mayor of Houston.
Top Stories
10 Reasons Why TEA Recommends A Takeover Of HISD, Census Starts Canvassing Some Houston Neighborhoods, Bill King Announces 7-Point Flood Mitigation Plan, And More
Posted on · These are some of the stories Houston Public Media is covering.
Politics
Mayoral Candidate Bill King Announces 7-Point Flood Mitigation Plan For Houston
Posted on · Former Kemah mayor and Houston mayoral candidate Bill King said his first priority would be ensuring city drainage fees be used only for drainage projects.
Politics
What Issues Will Shape The 2019 Houston Mayor’s Race?
Posted on · Mayor Sylvester Turner is running for a second term. To a large extent, the contest will be a referendum on his record.
News
Mayoral Candidate Bill King Unveils Ethics Reform Plan
Posted on · The seven-point proposal would restrict campaign donations.
News
FBI Launches Civil Rights Investigation Of Deadly Houston Drug Raid
Posted on · Thousands of previous criminal cases handled by one Houston officer are also under review.
News
The Greater Houston Partnership Introduces Its New Chair, Discusses Goals For 2017
Posted on · The organization says it will monitor the Texas legislative session and reaffirms its support for Mayor Turner’s pension reform plan.
Houston Matters
Former Mayoral Candidate Bill King Takes Issue With Potential Pension Reform Deal
Posted on · The Houston City Council this morning (Oct. 26, 2016) passed a resolution of support for Mayor Sylvester Turner’s proposal to reform the city’s pension system and address an unfunded liability in the billions, paying it off over 30 years. This, after the firefighters’ pension board Monday agreed to the plan which will, among other measures, lower the assumed […]
Full Show
Bill King on Pension Deal and Bluefin Tuna: Wednesday’s Show (October 26, 2016)
Posted on · The Houston City Council this morning (Oct. 26, 2016) passed a resolution of support for Mayor Sylvester Turner’s proposal to reform the city’s pension system and address an unfunded liability in the billions, paying it off over 30 years. This, after the firefighters’ pension board Monday agreed to the plan which will, among other measures, lower the assumed […]
Local
Houston Council Member Plans To Delay Vote On Mayor’s Plan To Reform Pensions
Posted on · Michael Kubosh says he needs more time to study the proposal and is also following a suggestion from State Sen. Paul Bettencourt.
Local
Houston Mayor Announces Preliminary Pension Reform, Not All Parties Fully On Board
Posted on · The proposed plan would decrease the city’s unfunded liability by $2.5 billion.