Posted on · As Thanksgiving approaches, COVID-19 cases continue to rise across Texas -- and health officials are worried holiday travel will lead to a coronavirus surge.
Posted on · The San Antonio Express-News reports that troops could be sent to Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin and San Antonio as early as this weekend.
Posted on · The program will focus on Houston neighborhoods identified as food deserts.
Posted on · Organizers are looking for action on Houston police reform. In an exclusive interview with Houston Public Media, Police Chief Art Acevedo addresses some of those demands.
Posted on · The document contains 104 reform proposals, including changes to the Independent Police Oversight Board and additional mental health crisis training.
Posted on · The program -- called “Let’s Beat COVID-19: Health Education, and Support Services,” or HESS -- launches Thursday, and includes a support hotline, virtual support groups, and other resources, according to the city’s health department.
Posted on · The program gives Houston police officers the authority to issue citations instead of arresting them on certain Class A and B misdemeanors.
Posted on · As yet another storm season barrels down on the gulf, city officials and transportation experts emphasize the need for reducing carbon emissions to address climate change.
Posted on · The court on Thursday evening put forward new statewide rules for enforcing a national eviction moratorium ordered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Posted on · Without a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, Houston could see heatwaves that last up to 111 days by the end of the century, according to a new climate report.
Posted on · "I asked Public Works to come up with a plan that would go beyond just repairing, to improving our city streets," Mayor Sylvester Turner said. "Our approach is to increase transparency, accountability, and rehabilitation frequency citywide."
Posted on · In a press release, Turner said going forward Houston City Council would work to address housing stability.
Posted on · After suspending public events in March in response to the coronavirus, the city of Houston will begin allowing some permitted events to resume in a limited capacity.
Posted on · The reforms include changes to the city's Independent Police Oversight Board, but do not include budget cuts.
Posted on · The towering bronze statue, called “Spirit of The Confederacy,” was removed from a downtown Houston park in June.