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Infrastructure

New Houston ordinance allows property owners to opt out of building sidewalk, but must pay a fee instead

Ashley Brown

Posted on January 25, 2023 · Mayor Sylvester Turner said the new fee will prevent what the city calls “sidewalks to nowhere” from continuing to develop in the city. 

Tags city of houston houston city council pay in lieu of fee sidewalk sidewalks to nowhere

Local

Alief to open its new library with audio technology, 3D printing and tech facility

Ariel Worthy

Posted on January 13, 2023 · The community is getting a new neighborhood center that will include fitness facilities, a city health department office and offices for services like WIC.

Tags Alief Alief library city of houston houston public library

City of Houston

Houston violent crime decreased, property crime increased in 2022

Ashley Brown

Posted on January 11, 2023 · According to HPD, the  latest crime analysis for last year shows overall violent crime was down 8% and the murder rate was down 9% compared to 2021. There were 435 murders last year, compared to 477 the year before.

Tags city of houston Houston annual crime report Houston crime report

City of Houston

In his last year as Houston mayor, Turner announces 2023 project plans for the city

Ashley Brown

Posted on January 4, 2023 · From affordable housing to public safety, parks, and street infrastructure, Turner said he's making it a priority to finish what he started. 

Tags city of houston homelessness in Houston housing in Houston houston city council Mayor Sylvester Turner

Infrastructure

Houston, Harris County compromise on I-45 expansion, bringing project closer to reality

Jack Williams

Posted on December 19, 2022 · Local leaders said although the project isn’t perfect, it is better than it was before negotiations with TXDOT over the past year and half.

Tags city of houston harris county I-45 Expansion I-45 project txdot

City of Houston

City of Houston to increase funding to address illegal dumping

Ashley Brown

Posted on December 19, 2022 · Turner said trash returns to the illegal dumping sites just as quickly as the city cleans them up. He said the city is doing its part to keep the city clean but they need help from residents too. 

Tags city of houston Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner illegal dumping

Arts & Culture

Houston Airports add ten new original permanent art pieces from Texas-based artists

Ashley Brown

Posted on December 13, 2022 · The entire process took approximately two years – from the city calling for commissions in 2020 to the artist completing their artworks this year. 

Tags bush intercontinental airport city of houston Hobby Aiport Houston airports

City of Houston

City of Houston asking residents for feedback on new budget style

Ashley Brown

Posted on December 12, 2022 · The city currently operates on an incremental budget and will switch to an outcome-based budget to ensure funds are being allocated to programs and services that have the biggest impacts. 

Tags budget city of houston

City of Houston

Houston City Council passes ordinance requiring permits for outdoor music events

Ashley Brown

Posted on December 8, 2022 · According to city and law officials, numerous private events have taken place without sufficient planning, which results in the city having to intervene and city resources being spent by requiring police and first responders at events.

Tags city of houston houston city council Mayor Sylvester Turner outdoor concerts

Transportation

Community petition to designate White Oak Bayou as park could thwart I-45 expansion in Houston

Ashley Brown

Posted on December 5, 2022 · A petition was started in November and over 1,900 signatures are already in support of the designation, with a total goal of 3,200 signatures. 

Tags city of houston txdot white oak greenway

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City of Houston

Houston lifts boil water advisory after test samples meet safe standards

Adam Zuvanich

Posted on November 29, 2022 · The city's boil water notice had been in place since Sunday night, after a power outage at a purification plant caused water pressure to drop below acceptable levels.

Tags boil water notice city of houston Houston Public Works Texas Commission on Environmental Quality water pressure

Houston Matters

Boil water notice, and questions for a sleep expert (Nov. 28, 2022)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on November 28, 2022 · On Monday's show: We learn the latest about the boil water notice affecting millions of Houston water customers. And a sleep experts answers your questions.

Tags boil water notice city of houston health Jeff Balke sleep sleep disorders sports Sudha Tallavajhula UH Basketball water

Elections

All 10 Houston, Harris County bond proposals pass, authorizing nearly $1.7 billion in funding

Adam Zuvanich / Sara Willa Ernst, Health Reporter / Ashley Brown

Posted on November 9, 2022 · The city and county bond packages will provide infrastructure and facilities upgrades for a range of government services, including transportation, public safety and parks and recreation.

Tags 2022 election 2022 midterm election bond proposal city of houston harris county infrastructure funding

Houston

City of Houston employee’s work-related death at Melrose Park prompts closure of nearby polling place

Adam Zuvanich

Posted on November 8, 2022 · The voting location at Melrose Park Community Center in North Houston closed around midday Tuesday.

Tags city of houston harris county elections administrator Melrose Park Melrose Park Community Center work-related death

Energy & Environment

Houston area to receive $1 million in air monitoring grants

Sara Willa Ernst, Health Reporter

Posted on November 3, 2022 · The grants are focused on communities historically overburdened by pollution.

Tags air monitoring city of houston lung cancer

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Houston residential buffering code changes considered by city council

Ashley Brown

Posted on January 18, 2023 · Under the city’s current ordinance, buildings taller than 75 feet only require a distance of 30 to 40 feet from single family homes on larger lots.

Tags apartment buildings high rises houston city council residential buffering code

Local

Alief to open its new library with audio technology, 3D printing and tech facility

Ariel Worthy

Posted on January 13, 2023 · The community is getting a new neighborhood center that will include fitness facilities, a city health department office and offices for services like WIC.

Tags Alief Alief library city of houston houston public library

Arts & Culture

Houston Public Library to become a “fine free” system by discontinuing overdue fees

Ashley Brown

Posted on January 12, 2023 · HPL is also hosting an amnesty period between January 17 and February 18. Users can visit any library location in Houston to return overdue books and check account statuses for any fees accumulated from lost or damaged items to be removed.

Tags fine free libraries houston city council Houston fine free library houston public library

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Houston violent crime decreased, property crime increased in 2022

Ashley Brown

Posted on January 11, 2023 · According to HPD, the  latest crime analysis for last year shows overall violent crime was down 8% and the murder rate was down 9% compared to 2021. There were 435 murders last year, compared to 477 the year before.

Tags city of houston Houston annual crime report Houston crime report

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