Local
Houston Will Pay $1.2 Million Settlement In Officer-Involved Shooting Lawsuit
Posted on · 26-year-old Jordan Baker was shot and killed by HPD Officer Juventino Castro.
Tag: Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner
Houston
Here’s Where To Recycle Your Christmas Tree In Houston
Posted on · The city turns the trees into mulch that it sells and uses to maintain city hiking trails.
Politics
District B Residents Likely Won’t Elect A Councilmember Until May — At The Earliest
Posted on · The runoff election might not be held until the Texas Supreme Court rules on whether a candidate is eligible to be on the ballot.
Politics
Turner Wins Mayoral Runoff Race With 56% Of The Vote
Posted on · Election Night capped off a divisive mayoral race that hinged on public safety, firefighter salaries and Hurricane Harvey recovery.
Politics
Turner Leads Buzbee By More Than 20 Points In Runoff Race, HPM-KHOU 11 Poll Finds
Posted on · Buzbee picked up likely voters from candidates who didn't make the runoff.
News
Free Wi-Fi Is Coming To Houston’s Buses And Trains
Posted on · Wi-Fi will be available on select buses and trains as part of a pilot program. The transit agency says it hopes to gather rider feedback on the service as it looks for ways to expand it system-wide.
In-Depth
ANALYSIS: How Houston’s Mayoral Candidates Stack Up In Latest HPM-KHOU 11 Poll
Posted on · Sylvester Turner will likely face a runoff – probably against Tony Buzbee – before he can claim a second term as mayor of Houston.
Politics
Turner Leads Houston’s Mayoral Race And Voters Support METRO Bond, HPM-KHOU 11 Poll Finds
Posted on · More than one-third of respondents say they'll vote for incumbent Sylvester Turner -- though even more of them give the city of Houston a poor grade on flood control and road maintenance.
Local
Houston Just Changed Its Curfew For Teenagers
Posted on · Cities across Texas have been rethinking their juvenile curfew ordinances.
Unwrap Your Candies Now
Live From Theater District Open House!
Posted on · The annual Open House marks the official start of the city’s performing arts season, and “Unwrap Your Candies Now” was there to find out what operas, symphonies, ballets, chamber music, jazz, plays and Broadway musicals are in store for Houston audiences.
City of Houston
Why Houston’s Tax Rate Is Going Down While Harris County’s Rate Might Go Up
Posted on · District A Councilmember Brenda Stardig said the county’s increase negates the city’s cut.
Politics
Firefighters Union Calls For No-Confidence Vote In Chief Peña
Posted on · The vote can’t remove Samuel Peña, who holds his position by mayoral appointment, but could serve to embarrass the mayor during his reelection campaign.
Local
Houston Could Launch New Incentives For Green Development
Posted on · A new report offers recommendations to encourage natural flood mitigation.
Politics
Mayoral Candidate Bill King Announces 7-Point Flood Mitigation Plan For Houston
Posted on · Former Kemah mayor and Houston mayoral candidate Bill King said his first priority would be ensuring city drainage fees be used only for drainage projects.
City of Houston
As Heat Wave Continues, Houston’s Emergency Vehicles Are Under Scrutiny For AC Problems
Posted on · It’s the latest fallout between the union and the mayor in a long-running dispute over firefighter salaries and working conditions.