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City of Houston

Houston City Council Approves Water Bill Price Increase For The Next Five Years

Posted on June 23, 2021 · The increase will go into effect starting on September 1.

City of Houston

Houston City Council Approves $2 Billion Plan To Fix Sewer System

Posted on July 24, 2019 · The city will pass along the cost of the 15-year project to consumers, with rate hikes beginning next spring.

David Pokorny, a resident of the Oak Forest Neighborhood, reviews his water bills from the City of Houston. He has launched an online petition requesting that a third party inspects the water meters and reviews the accuracy of the billing process.

News

Residents Of Northwest Houston Neighborhood Want Water Bills Checked

Posted on August 3, 2016 · One of them has launched an online petition that has more than 600 supporters.

Houston Matters

Problems with Houston’s Sewers Could Soon Lead to Higher Water Bills

Posted on June 30, 2016 · Problems with many of Houston's aging sewer pipes could lead to higher water bills for many residents. Michael Hagerty talked with the Houston Chronicle's Mike Morris to find out just how much – and what's wrong with the city's sewers in the first place. MORE: Massive City Sewer Struggles Will Mean Higher Water Bills (Houston […]

Houston Matters

Council Member Tarsha Jackson, and how big oil cast doubt on climate change (April 19, 2022)

Posted on April 19, 2022 · On Tuesday's show: City Council Member Tarsha Jackson discusses issues facing the city, we discuss the fossil fuel industry’s history of casting doubt and delaying action on climate change, and local baker Hemlata "Hemu" Basumatary from the Netflix baking show Is It Cake? talks about her craft.

Health & Science

City of Houston employees will now get paid parental leave

Posted on April 13, 2022 · The policy goes into effect May 14, and includes pre- and postnatal leave, including 160 hours for prenatal appointments and 40 hours of infant wellness leave for the child's first-year health care appointments.

Politics

City of Houston employees could soon get paid parental leave

Posted on April 7, 2022 · If passed, city employees would have 160 hours of leave for prenatal appointments and other absences as needed, as well as 320 hours of paid parental leave after the birth or adoption of a child, regardless of gender.

Politics

Vaping is now banned in public spaces across Houston

Posted on March 30, 2022 · Electronic smoking devices are a major contributor to tobacco use rates among teens, according to the American Lung Association in Texas.

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City of Houston

Houston City Council Approves Water Bill Price Increase For The Next Five Years

City of Houston

Houston City Council Approves $2 Billion Plan To Fix Sewer System

News

Residents Of Northwest Houston Neighborhood Want Water Bills Checked

Houston Matters

Problems with Houston’s Sewers Could Soon Lead to Higher Water Bills

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