Posted on · On this edition of Houston Matters, we take up the notion of Houston as an âA-listâ city, in terms of concerts and performing arts, the sports world, and among foodies. As a city âup thereâ with other major cities in those specific worlds. Do the top performers make a point of touring here? Do we […]
Posted on · Also this hour: Just a few months ago, the City of Houston rolled out its Mow-Down program â a pilot program to address overgrown abandoned lots in Houston neighborhoods. Officials say theyâre eyesores which raise public safety concerns. We talk with the head of the program, Landon Taylor.
Posted on · Mayor Annise Parker has called Houstonâs pensions âunsustainable.â Following her recent inauguration, Mayor Parker says she wants to tackle the problem and create a more sustainable retirement for current employees. The Mayor and other officials have said thereâs a growing need for pension reform. But what changes can be made without impacting benefits already promised […]
Posted on · Mayor Annise Parker has called Houstonâs pensions âunsustainable.â Following her recent inauguration, Mayor Parker says she wants to tackle the problem and create a more sustainable retirement for current employees. The Mayor and other officials have said thereâs a growing need for pension reform. But what changes can be made without impacting benefits already promised […]
Posted on · Did you know there's an election in Houston on Saturday? It's the runoff for several seats on the Houston City Council. We’ll have a preview with Mike Morris, city council reporter for the Houston Chronicle and KUHF’s city council reporter Laurie Johnson.
Posted on · HISD today may take its first steps towards a policy prohibiting the use of certain Native American mascots and symbols some deem offensive or culturally insensitive. While some consider such representations offensive, others characterize them as symbols of respect. Still others see such labels as political correctness run amok. We’ll discuss. Also: âTis the season […]
Posted on · Two weeks after winning re-election to her final term, Houston Mayor Annise Parker has extended City of Houston benefits to the same-sex spouses of city employees.
Posted on · Two weeks ago, Houston Matters profiled all nine of the candidates on the ballot for mayor of Houston. Just two â incumbent Mayor Annise Parker and challenger Ben Hall have polled above single digits, so we reached out to those two campaigns, in the interests of giving you a chance to speak with the two […]
Posted on · If you feel like there are more people around the Bayou City these days â well, trust those feelings. The U.S. Census Bureau says the Houston metro area has seen greater population growth than any other U.S. metro area in the last decadeâ¦and last year, Harris County added more residents than any other U.S. county. […]
Posted on · Houston City Controller Annise Parker has good news and bad news when it comes to revenue. In her monthly report to City Council, parker says her office is projecting an operating shortfall of 38-million dollars. The good news...that's about 14-million dollars better than the month before. Pat Hernandez has more.
Posted on · Dealing with abandoned property is a challenge for any major city. One citizen has launched a website in an effort to get city leaders to take action against closed apartment complexes in northwest Houston. Pat Hernandez has the story.
Posted on · Houston red light runners, beware. If you're caught on camera running a red light, and don't pay the ticket you won't be able to register your vehicle until it's paid. The Houston City Council approved the new ordinance today. Bill Stamps has details.