Arts & Culture
Alley Theatre Laying Off Workers, Cutting Budget In Response To Coronavirus Pandemic
Posted on · The company is committed to producing shows next season but will make several cuts and changes.
Posted on · The company is committed to producing shows next season but will make several cuts and changes.
Posted on · City officials warn of across-the-board layoffs in the face of a deficit likely to surpass $200 million.
Posted on · Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner’s proposal would close a projected $114 million gap by cutting spending for all city departments other than HPD.
Posted on · Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said the FY 2019 budget, which he’ll present to City Council next week, will cut spending to every department except HPD
Posted on · The district’s facing a significant budget shortfall, and layoffs have been expected to help address it. Shelby Webb from the Houston Chronicle brings us the latest on the situation.
Posted on · The district says Harvey is partly to blame-- for a budget deficit it’s trying to make up for.
Posted on · On Friday's Houston Matters: We learn whether Houston-area advocates and Congressional leaders are willing to support Pres. Trump's immigration plan. We discuss safety practices at mental health facilities. We break down The Good, Bad, and Ugly of the week's news. And we learn about a new Latino theater festival.
Posted on · The Texas Department of Public Safety is feeling the heat over a budget-related decision to lay off 117 officers serving in a retire/rehire program.
Posted on · Appliance makers and home builders are in Washington, D.C., to celebrate the energy efficiency program. Energy Star is among 50 EPA programs that would be eliminated under the president's budget plan.
Posted on · In his State of the State address, Gov. Greg Abbott told the Legislature fixing Child Protective Services was his top priority for the session.
Posted on · State Rep. Drew Darby says the Texas Legislature could be more than $5 billion short of funds needed just to pay for current services.
Posted on · Turner will send his first budget to Houston City Council in April. With the exception of law enforcement, most city services are looking at funding cuts of 5 to 7 percent.
Posted on · The county-taxpayer funded healthcare system is considering the move as a way to handle looming deficits.