Posted on · Voters won’t get to decide whether the fees stay or go, but they will get to vote on how they’re used. A Texas Supreme Court ruling eliminated restrictions that kept the City from moving collected fees into the general fund.
Posted on · On Tuesday's edition of Houston Matters: We discuss where and how Houstonians should rebuild after Harvey. We learn how Houston's technology community plans to prepare for future disasters. And we hear about a hidden message found in home damaged by Harvey.
Posted on · Residents and developers are considering how to rebuild to avoid a potential repeat of Harvey's devastation in the future.
Posted on · Supporters say the plan is needed to make cycling safer. But some officials want to know how the city will fund millions of dollars in proposed improvements.
Posted on · Funds have been allocated for the reconstruction of Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, as well as the purchase of a heavy trash collection vehicle to combat illegal dumping.
Posted on · Earlier this month, during his first State of the City speech — and on the heels of catastrophic flooding in mid-April — Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner appointed former city council member Steven Costello as the city’s "flood czar." Costello hopes the city’s "Rebuild Houston" infrastructure program can help address flooding. We find out how and […]
Posted on · Greater Houston has experienced three major floods in less than 12 months. Following the latest "Tax Day Floods," Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner appointed Steve Costello as "flood czar." News 88.7's Florian Martin sat down with the former Houston city council member and engineer at a cafe in Montrose. Costello says he was not expecting to […]
Posted on · Recently, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner announced the official launch of his pothole repair initiative. Potholes reported to 311 are to be “assessed and addressed” by the next business day. We have, on this program, explored the political and judicial battles over street maintenance in Houston. During the campaign for mayor, potholes and street repairs were […]
Posted on · A recent court ruling has placed in doubt the future of some of the funding related to Houston’s multi-billion dollar ReBuild Houston initiative, designed to address the city’s drainage and street repair needs. Judge Buddie Hahn last month ruled a ballot measure approved five years ago didn’t properly explain the nature and cost of ReBuild’s […]
Posted on · A recent court ruling has placed in doubt the future of some of the funding related to Houston’s multi-billion dollar ReBuild Houston initiative, designed to address the city’s drainage and street repair needs. Judge Buddie Hahn last month ruled a ballot measure approved five years ago didn’t properly explain the nature and cost of ReBuild’s […]
Posted on · Plaintiffs’ attorney says the city may have to reimburse Houston property owners up to $1 billion.
Posted on · Houston Councilmember Steve Costello is pushing back against the administration in his bid for Houston Mayor.
Posted on · Earlier this month, a homeowner's association filed a lawsuit against METRO, the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County. The Cosmopolitan Condominium Association alleges the transportation agency isn't complying with a 2003 referendum voters passed in favor of adding light rail to Post Oak Boulevard. The suit alleges METRO running bus lanes along Post Oak puts […]
Posted on · Negotiation and litigation are a part of life for city and county authorities here in Greater Houston. Unionized employees seek better pay and conditions; city and county residents seek court intervention when they believe government entities are acting improperly. On this edition of Houston Matters, we talk with — and about — some of the […]
Posted on · The high court ruled the ballot language used to win voter approval for the measure in 2010 was misleading.