Elections
Missing Houston mayor’s debates is unlikely to hurt John Whitmire, Sheila Jackson Lee, expert says
Posted on · The two frontrunners have had to miss a number of forums because of their legislative duties and competing events.
Category: City of Houston
Elections
Leaving Houston-Galveston Area Council could cost Houston federal funds, expert warns
Posted on · City of Houston Proposition B would require the city to leave H-GAC unless the regional body grants Houston proportional representation on its governing board.
Law Enforcement
Law enforcement throughout Harris County prepping for annual National Night Out
Posted on · The yearly event is an effort to establish a community relationship with Houston-area law enforcement.
Elections
The race for Houston city controller is likely to hinge on name recognition, partisanship
Posted on · Chris Hollins and Orlando Sanchez appear to have the edge over Dave Martin and Shannan Nobles in the four-way contest to become Houston’s next chief financial officer.
City of Houston
Houston officials put responsibility of ditch maintenance back in hands of city, not residents
Posted on · “Previously the onus was on the property owner and now the city is taking back that responsibility,” said Mayor Sylvester Turner.
Houston
Houston amends residential development requirements to promote walkability, affordable housing expansion
Posted on · After a compromise was reached among city planners, residents and developers, Houston's elected officials approved a series of building code changes that will reduce frontloading driveways and promote more affordable housing options.
City of Houston
In final State of the City address, Mayor Turner recalls ‘accomplishments’ in past 8 years
Posted on · This year’s theme was “A Lasting Legacy” where Turner highlighted his accomplishments and what his legacy will be once he leaves office.
Transportation
Houston grants $500,000 lifeline to BCycle to keep bike share service available
Posted on · The decision to help the sputtering BCycle program comes as METRO, the Houston region's transit provider, considers creating its own bike-sharing operation.
City of Houston
BARC extending shelter hours starting in October
Posted on · The extended hours are one of many ways the shelter is facing overcrowding issues.
City of Houston
Houston City Council approves $5 million in relocation funds for Kashmere Gardens, Fifth Ward residents
Posted on · The city is beginning the process to move residents who were affected in the cancer cluster area, caused by Union Pacific Rail Yard.
City of Houston
City of Houston breaks ground on new solid waste management facility
Posted on · Officials said the station will also save waste truck drivers more time when it comes to disposing trash.
News
City of Houston welcomes Beyoncé back to Houston with Homecoming Party
Posted on · The party will be for fans who might not have a ticket to Saturday or Sunday’s concerts at NRG Stadium, but want to show support for the artist.
City of Houston
Houston City Council delays vote for funding to relocate residents living in cancer cluster areas
Posted on · The City of Houston announced earlier this summer it would start making plans to relocate residents living near a Union Pacific Rail Yard in Fifth Ward.
City of Houston
Broken Montrose-area bridge lights to get fix after Houston leaders authorize funding
Posted on · The Houston City Council voted Wednesday to spend $2.66 million to replace a series of decorative bridge lights along the Southwest Freeway. Construction on a new set of lights likely won't begin for at least a year.
Politics
John Whitmire’s plan to bring DPS troopers to Houston has yielded mixed results in Austin and Dallas
Posted on · State Senator John Whitmire wants to bring 200 DPS troopers to Houston to aid local police if he’s elected mayor. Local officials in Austin and Dallas say DPS deployments in those cities led to racially targeted traffic stops and arrests.