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Houston Mayor Says Ballot Measure’s Approval Could Mean Slower Response To 911 Calls
Posted on · "If there's an EMS related call, they may not get to you as fast," Mayor Sylvester Turner says.
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Houston Sets Strict Rules for “Robot Brothel”
Posted on · The ordinance allows the proposed business to sell “anthropomorphic devices” for sex, but it bans sexual contact with the machines on the premises.
Transportation
Houston City Council Approves Major Bike Share Expansion
Posted on · That expansion will put new bike share stations throughout the Inner Loop but one council member says that’s not enough.
City of Houston
City Council Approves Putting Police And Firefighters Pay Parity Item on November Ballot
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
City of Houston
Houston Finance Director: Firefighter Pay Parity Would Cost City Nearly $300 Million
Posted on · Tantri Emo said the firefighter union’s proposal tying firefighters’ pay to that of police would more than double Houston’s projected budget deficit over the next three years
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With Eye On Harvey Repairs, Houston Approves $9 Billion In Capital Spending
Posted on · Mayor Sylvester Turner said the city’s latest Capital Improvement Plan had to focus on Harvey-related work in order to qualify for federal reimbursement. That was cold comfort to some city council members, who saw projects in their districts delayed as a result.
Houston Matters
Political Roundup: Pres. Trump On Pardoning Himself, And The Summit With North Korea
Posted on · The Houston Matters experts discuss the latest political stories with an eye for how they might affect Houston and Texas.
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Houston Passes $2.5 Billion Budget For FY 2019
Posted on · Council Member Jack Christie announced his resignation as chair of the City Council’s Budget and Financial Affairs Committee, citing frustration over what he characterized as the council’s reluctance to rein in spending and address long-term financial problems.
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What’s Next In Houston’s Quest For A Better Innovation Culture?
Posted on · Houston’s new focus on innovation started in part with a budget amendment by city council member Amanda Edwards
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Turner Prepares To Cut Budget For Third Straight Year
Posted on · Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said the FY 2019 budget, which he’ll present to City Council next week, will cut spending to every department except HPD
Houston Matters
One Year Later, Does Houston’s Bike Plan Make The Grade?
Posted on · A year after the City of Houston passed it's bike plan, advocacy group Bike Houston weighs in on its success.
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Vote On Post-Harvey Floodplain Rule Postponed Till April 4
Posted on · The ordinance would impose stricter regulations on building within the 500 year floodplain, raising construction costs in Houston.
Houston Matters
Political Roundup: ‘March for Our Lives’ Protests and Reaction, And Trump Administration Expels 60 Russian Diplomats
Posted on · Houston Matters’ political experts discuss the latest national, state, and local political stories — with an eye for how they might affect Houston and Texas.
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Houston Toughens Halfway House Rules
Posted on · Civil rights advocates warn the changes will make it tougher for parolees to get to work, hurting their ability to reintegrate with society. Advocates, including Mayor Sylvester Turner, say the new rules are necessary for public safety
Houston Matters
Political Roundup: Trump Attacks Special Counsel, And Stockman Trial Begins
Posted on · Our political experts discuss the latest national, state, and local political stories with an eye for how they might affect Houston and Texas.