Homeland Security & Emergency Management

Houston Matters

County Commissioners Hold Emergency Meeting To Discuss Harvey Recovery

Posted on September 1, 2017 · Harris County Commissioners held an emergency meeting Friday to discuss recovery efforts in the wake of Harvey. We learn what commissioners discussed and about the most immediate needs for the region right now.

Houston Matters

Houston Is Keeping Eye On Severe Weather In The Gulf Of Mexico

Posted on August 23, 2017 · Houston officials are keeping a close eye on a tropical disturbance forming in the Gulf, formerly known as Tropical Storm Harvey.

Transportation

Houston grants $500,000 lifeline to BCycle to keep bike share service available

Posted on September 27, 2023 · The decision to help the sputtering BCycle program comes as METRO, the Houston region's transit provider, considers creating its own bike-sharing operation.

City of Houston

Broken Montrose-area bridge lights to get fix after Houston leaders authorize funding

Posted on September 20, 2023 · The Houston City Council voted Wednesday to spend $2.66 million to replace a series of decorative bridge lights along the Southwest Freeway. Construction on a new set of lights likely won't begin for at least a year.

City of Houston

Eldorado could soon be re-installing its historic blue marquee sign, if approved by Houston City Council

Posted on September 13, 2023 · The ballroom went through a $10 million renovation, with a grand re-opening earlier this year, but was not able to install its sign – which is prohibited under the city’s signage code.

City of Houston

City of Houston approves clear guidelines for reinvestment zones

Posted on August 31, 2023 · Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones, or TIRZ, are created to attract new investments and promote growth in specific areas. The TIRZ program was created in 1990 and the city currently has 28, but there were never any rules set in place.

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Houston Matters

County Commissioners Hold Emergency Meeting To Discuss Harvey Recovery

Houston Matters

Houston Is Keeping Eye On Severe Weather In The Gulf Of Mexico

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