Houston Matters
Political Roundup: Trump’s First Veto, And A Congressman Sues Twitter
Posted on · We break down the week’s biggest political stories with an eye for how they might affect Houston and Texas.
Tag: Houston mayor’s race
Politics
How Pay Parity For Firefighters Could Define The 2019 Houston Mayor’s Race
Posted on · Mayor Sylvester Turner’s ongoing fight with the Houston firefighters union risks alienating many of the voters who supported him in 2015.
Politics
Don’t Miss HOU Decide: King vs. Turner
Posted on · Houston Public Media, Free Press Houston & KHOU are teaming up to host a debate between the final 2015 Houston mayoral candidates Sylvester Turner and Bill King.
Transportation
Why Houston Isn’t Getting A Price Break On New Pavement Despite Low Oil Prices
Posted on · The price of oil has sunk to a level not seen since 2009. And since asphalt is made from oil, this should be good news when it comes to something Houstonians complain about most: streets that need a new coat of pavement. But that’s not how things have worked out.
Election 2015
Bill King Stresses ‘Back-to-Basics’ Message Heading Into Houston Mayoral Runoff
Posted on · King won roughly a quarter of the vote in Tuesday’s first-round contest. He’ll face off against State Representative Sylvester Turner next month.
Election 2015
Adrian Garcia Faces Stunning Defeat In Houston Mayoral Race
Posted on · Early voting results showed Garcia trailing frontrunners Sylvester Turner and Bill King, and things didn’t pick up from there.
Politics
Houston Mayoral Election Poll: Turner Leads, Garcia Slips & King Gains Support
Posted on · The survey was conducted by the Survey Research Center, the University of Houston Center for Public Policy & Rice University.
News
Houston Mayoral Candidate Steve Costello Pushes for Pension Reform, Tighter Spending
Posted on · Houston Councilmember Steve Costello is pushing back against the administration in his bid for Houston Mayor.