Houston
Houston Begins Eviction ‘Grace Period’ Giving Renters Impacted By The Pandemic More Time To Pay
Posted on · It's the first time the city has passed an eviction protection policy for renters during the pandemic.
Tag: Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner
Town Square
It’s Day 3 Of The Winter Storms. Here’s What We Know And What You Should Do
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.
City of Houston
CDC Eviction Moratorium Stopped Less Than 10% Of Houston Court Proceedings
Posted on · Houston landlords haven't been filing fewer eviction cases since the moratorium went into effect, either.
City of Houston
Community Groups Criticize Use Of COVID-19 Relief Funds For Houston Police Overtime
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.
City of Houston
To Close Budget Gaps, Thousands Of Houston City Employees Are Being Reassigned To Conduct COVID-19 Screenings
Posted on · The plan is helping to close a $169 million budget shortfall while avoiding unpaid furlough days for 3,000 workers.
Business
Houston’s Small Business Economic Relief Program Is Open For Applications
Posted on · Businesses adversely impacted by the pandemic can receive up to $50,000.
City of Houston
Despite Broad Support, Mayor Turner Won’t Budge On Houston Eviction Grace Period
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.
City of Houston
Mayor Turner Cancels State Republican Party’s In-Person Convention
Posted on · The move comes after calls from local officials and business leaders to go virtual, amid the worsening COVID-19 crisis.
City of Houston
How Houston Could Reimagine The City’s Independent Police Oversight Board
Posted on · The Mayor's police reform task force could overhaul how civilians keep an eye on alleged police misconduct.
Politics
Texas GOP Votes To Hold In-Person Houston Convention Despite COVID-19 Concerns
Posted on · The move comes as legislators and workers expressed concern over the safety of such an event.
Houston
Houston Removes 2 Confederate Statues, With Plans To Relocate Them Nearby
Posted on · NAACP Houston branch president James M. Douglas condemned the decision to relocate the Spirit of the Confederacy statue to the Houston Museum of African American Culture.
News
Special Live Coverage: The Funeral Of George Floyd
Posted on · Listen to a live broadcast of the funeral from Fountain of Praise church in southwest Houston.
News
Community Advocates Oppose Increasing Houston Police Budget At City Council
Posted on · With a significant budget gap -- and amid nationwide protests about police brutality -- some Houstonians are calling on the city not to increase funding for the police department.
City of Houston
Does Your Houston City Council Member Support Delaying Evictions Amid COVID-19? We Asked
Posted on · Here’s how city council members did or did not respond to requests for comment on eviction protection.
Houston
Houston Renters Among First In The Country To Face Evictions After COVID-19 Moratoriums
Posted on · In many major U.S. cities, landlords can’t evict tenants impacted by COVID-19 until late summer.