Posted on · 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.
Posted on · Council member Carolyn Evans-Shabazz has organized a townhall meeting Thursday to discuss the details of an ongoing road reconstruction project that includes the addition of bike lanes and reduction of vehicle lanes. But Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, putting up most of the money for the project, says it's proceeding as planned.
Posted on · The group alleges Houston City Council -- which currently has one Hispanic councilmember-- is failing to properly represent minorities throughout the city due to City Council's five at-large positions.
Posted on · Houston had the highest number of water leaks in its history this year. According to Mayor Sylvester Turner, the city would usually see 400 water main leaks per day but during the summer, that number jumped up to 1,100 in one day.
Posted on · Some on the council reiterated concerns about not being alerted about the notice and that it took hours before it was sent out to residents.
Posted on · A Municipal Setting Designation was approved for five acres of land near the Pleasantville area, meaning contaminated groundwater there cannot be used as potable water.
Posted on · City-owned land in a total of 26 parks will be protected under Houston's first land preservation ordinance, which aims to combat climate change along with improving air and water quality.
Posted on · Houston City Council unanimously approved on Wednesday to lower the city’s property tax rate to $0.53364 - a reduction from the city’s current tax rate of $0.55083 on each $100 taxable value.
Posted on · Council voted to place a $478 million bond on the November ballot at its August 17th meeting – the first time since 2017 a bond was placed on the ballot.
Posted on · The city's investment is part of a $310 million investment for the park, the largest gift in the city's history for a park.
Posted on · Mayor Turner emphasized the center is not a shelter, but a temporary stopping point for homeless individuals to get off the streets.
Posted on · Mayor Sylvester Turner said that lowering the tax rate would cause the city to lose $332.7 million.
Posted on · On Tuesday's show: We learn what millions of dollars being invested in Houston’s airports will mean for air travelers in the future. Then, Houston City Council Member Sallie Alcorn answers questions about issues facing the city. And a longtime city planner reflects on how cities take shape and how that's changing.
Posted on · On Tuesday's show: Who should get newly approved COVID-19 boosters that target the omicron variant? Then, Carolyn Evans-Shabazz answers questions about issues facing the city. And we talk with writer Erika L. Sanchez.
Posted on · The new housing complex in Midtown was originally supposed to be voted on last week, but was delayed due to councilmembers opposing the development.