Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: How local hospitals are holding up amid COVID-19, HFD Chief Sam Peña answers your questions, recommendations for movies or TV shows to watch amid social distancing, and the life and legacy of Selena.
Posted on · Center discusses her latest novel, Things You Save in a Fire.
Posted on · The council vote comes after a recent court ruling struck down Proposition B, which would have mandated pay raises for firefighters.
Posted on · On Friday's Houston Matters: An update on Proposition B, a look at the medical school at UH, The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week's news, and comedian Ramy Youssef.
Posted on · Earlier this week, representatives from the city and the firefighters union had started negotiating the implementation of the pay parity with a mediator.
Posted on · The decision comes after Mayor Sylvester Turner and the firefighters union have made some progress in the negotiation to phase in the raises established by Proposition B.
Posted on · Union President Marty Lancton insists layoffs are not necessary.
Posted on · Neither side has made any concessions but both agreed to more meetings.
Posted on · The Houston City Council Member says a flat monthly fee of at least $25 would generate enough revenue to cover pay parity without having to layoff city employees.
Posted on · "If there's an EMS related call, they may not get to you as fast," Mayor Sylvester Turner says.
Posted on · After receiving a much appreciated high-water rescue vehicle, Captain David Colaiacomo and his team are thankful to the donors and sponsors who helped HFD get the vehicles
Posted on · On Wednesday's Houston Matters: Local firefighters are helping with response to Hurricane Florence. Plus, our experts discuss the latest political stories. Then, a local expert discusses the ethical concerns doctors face when prescribing painkillers. And we learn about Cathay Williams, a freed slave woman who fought with the Buffalo Soldiers.
Posted on · The Houston Chronicle found that more than 90 percent of these claims are initially denied, despite a law designed to prevent that.
Posted on · Mayor Turner, who opposes the pay parity because he considers the City can’t afford it, will hold town hall meetings on the item
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