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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.
Tag: Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner
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.
City of Houston
After El Paso Shooting, Houston Plans to Boost Police Presence
Posted on · Mayor Sylvester Turner is allocating an additional $1.5 million for public safety.
Local
Mediation Fails In Negotiation Over Houston Firefighter Pay Raises
Posted on · It’s the latest round in the ongoing legal battle.
Local
New Fifth Ward Juvenile Justice Program Aims To Keep Students Out Of Jail
Posted on · The Center for Urban Transformation is launching the program to help students who commit crimes on their school’s campus.
Local
4 Houston FBI Agents Honored For Harvey Rescue Work
Posted on · Special Agents David Ko, Jack Walker, Michael Walker and Justin Widup received the Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery.
Politics
Houston’s Selection To Host Dem Debate Suggests Texas May Be In Play In 2020, Turner Says
Posted on · Mayor Sylvester Turner spoke at Texas Southern University, shortly after the DNC named the university as the host venue for its third round of presidential debates.
City of Houston
Centerpoint Energy Requests Rate Increase For Houston Customers
Posted on · Electric bills could go up soon in Houston.