Hurricane Harvey
Mayor Turner Answers FAQ About Debris Removal Post-Harvey
Posted on · Sylvester Turner addressed the issue on Friday with specific instructions for those affected by flooding and still trying to clear junk from their frontyards
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News
Mayor Turner Halves Proposed Property Tax Hike
Posted on · The Mayor announced at City Council that the federal government will cover more expenses than first expected.
Hurricane Harvey
Turner Says Houston Is “Getting Back On Our Feet” After Harvey
Posted on · Local, state and federal officials took to national airwaves Sunday to discuss recovery efforts after Hurricane Harvey and project a largely positive message.
News
Houston Home Cleared In Attempted Confederate Statue Bombing Probe
Posted on · The latest on the arrest of a man caught trying to plant explosives on a Confederate statue at Hermann Park.
News
Turner Gives Some Details On Plan To Consider Removal Of Confederate Monuments
Posted on · The Mayor will seek input from experts at local universities, such as the University of Houston, Texas Southern University and Rice University.
News
City Plans To Keep Protests In Houston Peaceful
Posted on · Mayor Sylvester Turner assured Houstonians that there is no room for hate and violence in this city.
News
EcoHub Files Lawsuit Against City Of Houston
Posted on · EcoHub CEO claims his company was left out of the bidding process for the city's recycling contract.
News
Contractor Calls For Investigation Into City’s Pending Recycling Contract
Posted on · The mayor is responding to claims.
Politics
Houston Is At the Center Of Same-Sex Marriage Benefits Ruling
Posted on · The suit charges Houston broke state law by paying for health insurance for the spouses of gay and lesbian city employees.
News
City Announces New Recycling Program Partnership
Posted on · Curbside glass recycling is back.
News
Houston Firefighters Union Suing The City
Posted on · Mayor Sylvester Turner has previously said the pension board is hurting the people it represents.
Weather
Houstonians Need To Remain Alert During Hurricane Season
Posted on · Tropical Storm Cindy barely brushed Houston, which may cause residents to roll their eyes at future storm warnings.
Politics
Will Houston Join San Antonio, Austin Immigration Lawsuit?
Posted on · The State of Texas and its cities are often on opposite sides of a fight – and now they’re going to court, again. This time it’s over SB 4, a new law banning “sanctuary cities.”
Politics
Mayor Turner Condemns Trump’s Withdrawal Of U.S. From Paris Climate Agreement
Posted on · The president based his decision in part on the need to protect jobs tied to fossil fuels. But Houston’s mayor says the move won’t help the city’s economy.
Transportation
Houston Can No Longer Regulate Uber and Lyft Now That The State Passes New Law
Posted on · City officials say they're disappointed but they want to work with the companies going forward.