Houston Hobby Airport: City council approves expansion plans for more gates, baggage area upgrades
More expansion is coming to Houston Hobby Airport following a unanimous approval by City Council on Wednesday.
Houston Council Member Michael Kubosh withdraws from Controller's race citing health reasons
In a surprising announcement, long-time Houston Council Member Michael Kubosh has declared his withdrawal from the City of Houston Controller's race due to health reasons.
Remembering Big Pokey: Houston's own rap and hip-hop legend
The world is paying respects to Houston rap legend, Big Pokey who died while doing what he loved. He collapsed onstage, performing in Beaumont over the weekend.
City of Houston considering extending parking meter hours until midnight
Park Houston says by charging at meters longer it'll increase the turnover rate and make it easier for people coming downtown for shorter events to find available street parking.
Houston crime rate decreasing: Chief Finner breaks down numbers
Houston’s top cop says the crime wave that has plagued Houston since 2019 continues to subside. But by how much?
Criminal claims surface in civil matter as Pappas fights City of Houston to keep its contract at Hobby
Serious accusations against the city by a company that's been doing business in town for decades, Pappas Restaurants. The judge may be taking up a 'civil' matter but 'criminal' claims have been brought up.
Houston City Council approves six conservation districts to slow gentrification
Houston City Council is offering a path of preservation to legacy neighborhoods steadily succumbing to the combined forces of what many call “gentrification."
Memorial service Houston City Councilmember Ada Edwards to be held Friday
The longtime city council member and activist served six years on Houston City Council representing District D. Before that, Edwards founded the Free South African Movement. She died recently at the age of 80.
Houston residents say neighborhood protection plans go too far
A crusade has reached Houston City Hall aimed at slowing down the rapid gentrification of several historically African American neighborhoods.
Councilmember Robert Gallegos announces Houston mayoral run, HPOU endorses Whitmire
Sylvester Turner’s final term ends at the end of 2023, and a new crop of candidates will battle it out to become Houston’s next mayor. Candidates like Robert Gallegos hopes to change that as the only Latino and openly gay member currently serving on Houston’s city council.
Senator John Whitmire endorsed by Houston Police Officer’s Union for mayor
265 days out from the election and longtime State Senator John Whitmire has attracted the full backing of our city's rank and file cops.
Senator John Whitmire endorsed by Houston Police Officer’s Union for mayor
In the race for Houston mayor, the police union has already picked its candidate. FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan has more.
Houston business owners asking for help to address crime concerns
A handful of small business owners went to the Houston city council meeting Wednesday to discuss their crime concerns.
Houston business owners asking for help to address crime concerns
"I have been burglarized 15 times in the last year," a Houston business owner said while addressing Houston City Council.
Houston City Council approves ordinance requiring permits for outdoor music events with 500 people or more
Houston City Council has approved stricter requirements for large outdoor music events on private property. The ordinance comes more than a year after 10 people were killed during the Astroworld festival at NRG.
LULAC files lawsuit against City of Houston, seeking to eliminate City Council At-Large positions
The group says it wants Houston to eliminate at-large positions in city council and make new, all single-member districts.
Residents living with bed bugs, rats say they're neglected by group seeking millions to build new complex
Fifth Ward apartment residents say they are living with rodents, bed bugs, and raw sewage while the complex owner is asking the city for millions to build a new complex.
'I don't believe he acted on his own:' Houston City Councilman reacts after Mayor's aide is federally charged
Did William-Paul Thomas act alone regarding claims that he accepted money and used his position in the Mayor's office to help with business permits during the COVID shutdown?
Former senior aide to Houston mayor pleads guilty to federal charges
Long-time Houston City Council Liaison William-Paul Thomas pleaded guilty to federal bribery charges
Former senior aide to Houston mayor pleads guilty to federal charges
Long-time Houston City Council Liaison William-Paul Thomas pleaded guilty to federal bribery charges