Posted on · "The more we can improve our infrastructure, it becomes more attractive. It benefits the students that are here, it benefits the residents in the area and it benefits the business community," said Mayor Sylvester Turner.
Posted on · As of Monday, staff from the Texas General Land Office are working within the City of Houston in order to streamline approvals for the city's Harvey housing repair program.
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: We learn about an area death tied to vaping/e-cigarettes. Then, Mayor Sylvester Turner joins us to discuss city issues and answer your questions. And we visit the Houston Boat Show.
Posted on · The debate will take place Monday evening from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Posted on · Houston's mayor makes his case for another term.
Posted on · District E’s councilmember is calling for the city to take another look at Kingwood and Clear Lake.
Posted on · But the state’s Public Utility Commission will make the final decision.
Posted on · Rebuilding Together Houston seeks to raise $2.5 million for the effort over the next three to five years.
Posted on · The city will pass along the cost of the 15-year project to consumers, with rate hikes beginning next spring.
Posted on · Mayor Sylvester Turner is running for a second term. To a large extent, the contest will be a referendum on his record.
Posted on · Council Member Dwight Boykins used procedural motions to bring council business to a crawl in protest of the mayor’s refusal to swear in firefighter cadets.
Posted on · The first adjusted paychecks for firefighters will be issued in May. Notices of layoffs would be sent to city employees during the first part of April.
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: The mayor's commission on gun violence unveils its legislative priorities. Jeff Skilling is released from a halfway house. We discuss efforts to address the doctor shortage in Texas. Writer Valeria Luiselli talks about her latest novel. And we learn about a performance art festival.
Posted on · Houston City Council’s Budget and Fiscal Affairs Committee are proposing nearly 20 ideas for how the city can pay for voter-mandated firefighter raises.
Posted on · City Housing Director Tom McCasland says seniors, disabled, and low-income residents will have the top priority for home repairs.