Houston
Pay Parity for Firefighters Could Hinder Harvey Recovery
Posted on · Houston firefighters’ pay has lagged that of police for nearly two decades. Proposition B would close the gap, but other city priorities would suffer.
Tag: budget deficit
News
HISD Starts Sending Layoff Notices
Posted on · It's an expected measure since HISD is trying to bridge a $115 million budget gap for the 2018-19 school year.
Politics
Report: Texas Budget Shortfall Could Balloon To Nearly $8 Billion In 2019
Posted on · Texas lawmakers borrowed future revenues to help balance the budget for the two-year cycle that begins in September. The bill will come due as state Medicaid costs are set to skyrocket.
News
City Announces New Recycling Program Partnership
Posted on · Curbside glass recycling is back.
Local
Houston City Council Passes Budget, Closes $160 Million Deficit
Posted on · The process went smoothly – and much quicker than in previous years.