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Program Would Reward Police Officers For Living In The City Of Houston
Posted on · The City Council is scheduled to vote on the incentive this week.
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Local
Houston-Rice Research Partnership Aims To Improve City Operations
Posted on · The city of Houston will work together with Rice University for research projects to address issues facing the region. The partnership was announced at the White House Smart Cities Forum this week.
Local
Council Members Criticize General Plan That Would Guide Development In Houston
Posted on · The Houston City Council discussed the proposed “general plan” for more than three hours Wednesday. The debate turned out to be quite contentious.
Transportation
Houston Mayor Plans To Ask Council Committee To Consider Texting Ban
Posted on · Annise Parker has long talked about a local ban in the absence of a statewide law. She hasn't taken any formal action until now.
Local
Greater Houston Partnership White Paper Series Analyzes City Finances
Posted on · The plan is to present solutions to budget problems in the final paper.
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Life-sized Sculptures Of Houston’s Founding Brothers To Be Installed At City Hall
Posted on · After 75 years, two statues envisioned by the building’s architect will finally stand on its eastern terrace.
Local
Adrian Garcia: From Harris County Sheriff To Houston Mayor?
Posted on · Polls have shown former Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia is one of two front-runners in a crowded race to be the next mayor of Houston.
Local
Nonprofit Works To Restore Prototype Of Houston Flag
Posted on · In 1915, Houston Mayor Ben Campbell asked residents to submit designs for the very first city flag. He then appointed a special committee to select the winner. And there were lots to choose from. David Bush is with Preservation Houston. "There was one that was supposed to be a combination of the American flag and […]
Local
What Happened To Banning Texting While Driving In Houston?
Posted on · The mayor seems to have given up on the idea of of a local texting ban.
Local
Houston’s Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones: Good Or Bad For The City?
Posted on · The Houston City Council got an overview on Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones, or TIRZ’s, this week. There is some disagreement over their benefits.
Local
Houston Mayor Responds To Dave Wilson Lawsuit
Posted on · The conservative activist is trying to force the city to certify his gender identity petition in time for the November election.
Local
Houston Working On Getting Rid Of City Jails
Posted on · The city of Houston and Harris County are moving forward on a plan to consolidate their jails. City council members got an update on the "joint processing center."
Local
Task Force Makes Recommendations For Houston’s Uber Ordinance
Posted on · It comes a year after the City Council passed an ordinance to regulate ride-share companies.
Politics
Houston Mayoral Candidate Marty McVey Outlines Positions
Posted on · Houston mayoral candidate Marty McVey is part of a crowded field vying to replace Annise Parker, who is not running due to term limits.
Local
Texas Supreme Court: Houston Has To Change Ballot Language On Equal Rights Ordinance Referendum
Posted on · The state's high court says the current language violates Houston's own charter.