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Fighting Coronavirus, Houston Is The Largest U.S. City Without Paid Sick Leave Law

Jen Rice

Posted on March 16, 2020 · New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago require employers to provide paid sick leave to some employees. We asked city council members whether they'd support a similar law in Houston.

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Does Your Houston City Council Member Support Paid Sick Leave? We Asked

Jen Rice

Posted on March 16, 2020 · Here's how city council members did or did not respond to requests for comment on paid sick leave.

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Texas Usually Fights Austin At The Capitol; Lately, The Fight Is In The Courtroom

Audrey Mcglinchy, KUT

Posted on July 12, 2018 · The state versus city narrative is not new in Texas, but typically that tale unfurls during the legislative session.

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Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 46: Early Voting Numbers High for Democrats

HPM Digital Team

Posted on February 22, 2018 · Brandon and Jay talk about the state races, land commissioner, agricultural commissioner, Senate District 17 and House District 134

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Could Houston Follow Austin’s Lead In Mandating Paid Sick Leave

Gail Delaughter

Posted on February 16, 2018 · The Austin City Council has approved a first-of-its-kind ordinance here in Texas. We looked into whether Houston could possibly follow suit

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Austin Becomes First City In Texas To Mandate Paid Sick Days For All Private Employees

Audrey Mcglinchy, KUT

Posted on February 16, 2018 · Advocates say this could set an example for other cities. Opponents worry about the long-term effect on businesses.

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Ada Edwards, community activist and former Houston City Council member, dies at 80

Adam Zuvanich

Posted on March 24, 2023 · Edwards chaired city council committees that dealt with affordable housing, flooding and the HIV/AIDS epidemic and was described by colleagues as compassionate, selfless and community-minded.

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Houston City Council approves permanent outdoor dining options for downtown restaurants

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Houston City Council awards new concessions contract for Hobby Airport, ending Pappas’ reign

Ashley Brown

Posted on March 8, 2023 · A 10-year, $470 million concessions contract was awarded to a joint venture group led by Areas, which is headquartered in Spain and plans to operate a mix of local and national concepts at one of Houston's airports.

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Pappas pulls in public support as Houston plans to enlist new Hobby Airport concessionaire

Adam Zuvanich

Posted on February 24, 2023 · Mayor Sylvester Turner's office is pushing back on claims made by Pappas Restaurants, which he said did not score as highly as Areas during the city's competitive bidding process.

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