Posted on · The Houston Professional Fire Fighters Association and the city of Houston have been locked in a years-long legal battle over a pay increase through a collective bargaining contract since 2017.
Posted on · Despite the federal dollars, the years-long battle between Mayor Sylvester Turner and the firefighters union over pay may not be over yet.
Posted on · Earlier this month, a state appeals court sided with the firefighters union, ruling that firefighters have the right to negotiate pay and contracts under state law.
Posted on · The city is setting up the kiosks as a new revenue stream, but not everyone is happy about it.
Posted on · Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner linked the fight against SB 7 and HB 6 to the civil rights struggle in the wake of George Floyd’s murder, one day after his killer was convicted.
Posted on · Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner testified before a House Energy subcommittee on the grid’s failure during last month’s winter storm.
Posted on · It's the first time the city has passed an eviction protection policy for renters during the pandemic.
Posted on · Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and officials from the County and State level join us with updates and life-saving tips, along with Houston Public Media reporters.
Posted on · Houston landlords haven't been filing fewer eviction cases since the moratorium went into effect, either.
Posted on · With a rise in crime since the coronavirus pandemic began, the city’s plan calls for $4.1 million in federal CARES Act relief to go toward boosting police presence.
Posted on · The plan is helping to close a $169 million budget shortfall while avoiding unpaid furlough days for 3,000 workers.
Posted on · Businesses adversely impacted by the pandemic can receive up to $50,000.
Posted on · The Housing Stability Task Force -- a group convened by Houston and Harris County's recovery czars -- has unanimously recommended a grace period ordinance. Mayor Sylvester Turner won't do it.
Posted on · The move comes after calls from local officials and business leaders to go virtual, amid the worsening COVID-19 crisis.
Posted on · The Mayor's police reform task force could overhaul how civilians keep an eye on alleged police misconduct.