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Houston Is Growing, But Its Parking Spaces May Not Be
Posted on · We look at how city planners may reduce the number of parking spaces for new developments.
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News
Houston Officials Halt Construction of “Robot Brothel”
Posted on · The Houston Chronicle reports building inspectors ordered the halt after determining KinkySDollS lacked the permits required for demolition and construction.
Houston Matters
Full Show: City Hiring Freeze, and Political Roundup (Sept. 26, 2018)
Posted on · On Wednesday's Houston Matters: We learn more about the city's hiring freeze. Then, our experts discuss the latest political stories. Plus, we learn how Houston can spur more innovation by investing in the arts. And some Houston writers have contributed to a new anthology of writing by women.
News
City of Houston Launches New Affordable Homes Program
Posted on · After criticism for how it has handled affordable housing, the city is trying to change how it’s doing things.
Houston Matters
How is the City Addressing Thousands of Sewage Overflows?
Posted on · A nonprofit environmental group is taking the City of Houston to task over some 9,300 violations of the Clean Water Act over the last five years.
News
Lakewood Church Receives Mayor’s Proclamation for Harvey Support – After Initial Criticism
Posted on · Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner declared Tuesday “Lakewood Church Day”
Top Stories
Early Voting for Harris County Flood Control District Bond Election Begins Wednesday, DACA Hearing Focuses on Judge’s Prior Ruling, And More
Posted on · What we’re following at Houston Public Media today
News
Houston Fire Department Wants To Charge More For Ambulance Services
Posted on · Fire Chief Sam Peña says the hike is targeted at Medicaid, Medicare and insurance companies
News
List Of Current High Water Locations In Houston
Posted on · Houston sets single-day record as July Fourth rain pummels the city
News
Judge Sides With City Of Houston In Term Limits Lawsuit
Posted on · The plaintiffs say it was expected and they will appeal
Houston Matters
More City Budget Cuts, And The Effect Of Politics On Mental Health: The Good, Bad, & Ugly Of The News
Posted on · Our panel of non-experts weighs in on some of the interesting stories from the week’s news and decides if they are good, bad, or ugly.
News
City Acknowledges Firefighters Union Gathered Sufficient Signatures For Item On Pay Parity
Posted on · The HPFFA urges the City ‘to respect the will of the voters' and put the issue on the ballot
Local
WATCH: White Oak To Buffalo Downtown Trail Connection Now Open
Posted on · Houstonians two bayous are now connected
City of Houston
A Decade After Ike, Houston Still Hasn’t Spent Tens Of Millions It Got To Build Affordable Housing
Posted on · When the Houston Housing Authority tried to build in low-income neighborhoods, housing advocates and the feds blocked the projects. When they turned to wealthier areas, neighbors and politicians shot them down. Will anything change once federal money starts to flow after Hurricane Harvey?
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Court Directs City Of Houston To Count Signatures Petitioning Ballot Initiative On Pay Parity Between Local Firefighters And Police
Posted on · In his ruling, Judge Dan Hinde cites a "continuing failure" by the City’s Secretary