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Criminal Justice

After secret negotiations, Houston City Council will vote on a new contract with the police union. Here’s what’s in it

Posted on March 21, 2022 · Union members have already voted to approve the agreement.

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Police Reform – How We Got Here And What’s Next

Posted on October 6, 2020 · Experts discuss a new report by the Houston Police Reform Task Force and the history, implications and reimagining that is needed of policing.

Politics

Flyer from Houston City Council candidate Cynthia Reyes-Revilla, which attacks Mario Castillo, criticized as ‘homophobic dog whistle’

Posted on December 1, 2023 · The Houston LGBTQ+ Political Caucus and Reyes-Revilla endorser Adrian Garcia both condemned a Thursday mailer that shows Reyes-Revilla with her husband and two kids juxtaposed with a photo of Castillo and his husband. Reyes-Revilla says she supports the LGBTQ community.

Airports

United celebrates $2.6 billion redevelopment at Bush Airport, but Houston City Controller has yet to clear project for takeoff

Posted on December 1, 2023 · Construction for the Terminal B expansion project will not start until the Houston City Council signs off on the city's initial contribution of $150 million, which it cannot do because outgoing city controller Chris Brown has not approved the funding. He says more due diligence is needed.

Transportation

City of Houston to expand ride-share program in Third Ward to Second Ward, other neighborhoods

Posted on November 30, 2023 · Community members are provided free rides to places like the grocery store, doctor's appointments, pharmacies, and other locations. About 30% of households in Third Ward do not have a vehicle.

Transportation

Houston officials create truck route plan, limiting 18 wheelers on certain city streets

Posted on November 29, 2023 · The city will designate certain roads as truck routes, preventing big trucks with three or more axles or weighing more than 26,000 pounds from driving on smaller streets, with the exception of deliveries being performed.

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Criminal Justice

After secret negotiations, Houston City Council will vote on a new contract with the police union. Here’s what’s in it

Town Square

Police Reform – How We Got Here And What’s Next

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