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.
Posted on · The mini street sweeper, approved by the Houston City Council in June, is expected to arrive this fall and will be used to clean bicycle lanes and other amenities in the city's rights-of-way.
Posted on · "I understand that people that are homeless need housing. But if you see how these people are living, honestly they're safer living on the street."
Posted on · On Tuesday's show: Analyzing the climate change provision in the Inflation Reduction Act and how it might affect Houston. Questions for Mayor Pro-Tem Dave Martin. A gardening expert answers your questions. And addressing problems Hurricane Harvey exposed with area reservoirs.
Posted on · On Tuesday's show: City Council Member Tarsha Jackson discusses issues facing the city, we discuss the fossil fuel industry’s history of casting doubt and delaying action on climate change, and local baker Hemlata "Hemu" Basumatary from the Netflix baking show Is It Cake? talks about her craft.
Posted on · The policy goes into effect May 14, and includes pre- and postnatal leave, including 160 hours for prenatal appointments and 40 hours of infant wellness leave for the child's first-year health care appointments.
Posted on · If passed, city employees would have 160 hours of leave for prenatal appointments and other absences as needed, as well as 320 hours of paid parental leave after the birth or adoption of a child, regardless of gender.