Houston launches $30M 'Demolition Days' using controversial flood dollars
Houston has launched a $30 million "Demolition Days" initiative to tear down more than 2,000 dangerous, abandoned buildings, starting with eight properties this weekend. However, the project has sparked intense controversy at City Hall because the funding was pulled from the city’s Stormwater Fund.
Houston has launched a $30 million "Demolition Days" initiative to tear down more than 2,000 dangerous, abandoned buildings, starting with eight properties this weekend. However, the project has sparked intense controversy at City Hall because the funding was pulled from the city’s Stormwater Fund.
Houston launches 'Demolition Days' with controversial funds
Houston Mayor John Whitmire has kicked off the city initiative to take down abandoned buildings, but some city officials are against the project using funds from another initiative. FOX 26's Mekenna Earnhart explains "Demolition Days" and the controversy behind it.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire has kicked off the city initiative to take down abandoned buildings, but some city officials are against the project using funds from another initiative. FOX 26's Mekenna Earnhart explains "Demolition Days" and the controversy behind it.
CAIR endorsement for Houston council candidate sparks outrage from Jewish leaders
Days ahead of the runoff election for the District C seat in Houston's City Council, local Jewish leaders are showing support for one candidate after the other was endorsed by a group labeled a terrorist organization in Texas. FOX 26's Greg Groogan spoke to leaders about the endorsement.
Days ahead of the runoff election for the District C seat in Houston's City Council, local Jewish leaders are showing support for one candidate after the other was endorsed by a group labeled a terrorist organization in Texas. FOX 26's Greg Groogan spoke to leaders about the endorsement.
What’s next for Cesar Chavez Blvd? Community meetings and budget fears delay city discussions
A high-profile plan to rename one of the East End’s thoroughfares has hit a sudden procedural snag as city officials and community leaders grapple with the cultural fallout of stripping Cesar Chavez’s name from the boulevard.
A high-profile plan to rename one of the East End’s thoroughfares has hit a sudden procedural snag as city officials and community leaders grapple with the cultural fallout of stripping Cesar Chavez’s name from the boulevard.
Houston approves proactive apartment inspections, cracking down on 'high-risk' rentals
Houston City Council passes an Apartment Inspection Ordinance, moving from a complaint-based system to proactive enforcement. The measure aims to hold "high-risk" landlords accountable and ensure safe living conditions for all Houstonians.
Houston City Council passes an Apartment Inspection Ordinance, moving from a complaint-based system to proactive enforcement. The measure aims to hold "high-risk" landlords accountable and ensure safe living conditions for all Houstonians.
New Houston apartment rule puts pressure on landlords
The Houston City Council approved a new rule that's meant to improve apartments with poor conditions. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle explains the new ordinance and what tenants should know.
The Houston City Council approved a new rule that's meant to improve apartments with poor conditions. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle explains the new ordinance and what tenants should know.
Proposed fee for Houston trash questioned by City Council
The Houston mayor's fee proposal for trash was faced with concern from the City Council on Wednesday. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle shares the highlights of the meeting.
The Houston mayor's fee proposal for trash was faced with concern from the City Council on Wednesday. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle shares the highlights of the meeting.
'Administrative' trash fee proposed for City of Houston
Houston Mayor John Whitmire is proposing an "administrative fee" for residents' garbage services. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle explains the proposal, why some city officials support it, and why one expert says it could backfire.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire is proposing an "administrative fee" for residents' garbage services. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle explains the proposal, why some city officials support it, and why one expert says it could backfire.
Houston council changes HPD-ICE policy
The Houston City Council approved changes to its controversial policy on how city police interact with federal immigration authorities. FOX 26's Greg Groogan explains the changes, and we hear Gov. Greg Abbott's response.
The Houston City Council approved changes to its controversial policy on how city police interact with federal immigration authorities. FOX 26's Greg Groogan explains the changes, and we hear Gov. Greg Abbott's response.
Houston City Council to consider immigration policy change to restore $110M in grants
Facing the potential loss of $110 million in public safety funding, Houston City Council will meet Wednesday to consider changing a city ordinance that dictates how police interact with federal immigration authorities.
Facing the potential loss of $110 million in public safety funding, Houston City Council will meet Wednesday to consider changing a city ordinance that dictates how police interact with federal immigration authorities.
Speakers against funding threat over Houston anti-ICE ordinance
While $110 million hangs in the balance over Houston's immigration policy, some speakers at Tuesday's council meeting say the city shouldn't have to choose between the policy and the money. FOX 26's Karys Belger gave a briefing of the hearing as it continued.
While $110 million hangs in the balance over Houston's immigration policy, some speakers at Tuesday's council meeting say the city shouldn't have to choose between the policy and the money. FOX 26's Karys Belger gave a briefing of the hearing as it continued.
Houston proposes new 'high-risk' apartment ordinance to crackdown on worst rental properties
Houston is debating a proposed "high-risk" apartment ordinance that would subject the city's 20 worst-rated rental properties to mandatory inspections and steep daily fines for safety violations.
Houston is debating a proposed "high-risk" apartment ordinance that would subject the city's 20 worst-rated rental properties to mandatory inspections and steep daily fines for safety violations.
Proposed apartment inspection ordinance in Houston
Houston leaders and landlords clash over a proposed Apartment Inspection Ordinance. As councilmembers look to help the city's worst properties, one District F landlord blames a costly squatter crisis and lack of city support.
Houston leaders and landlords clash over a proposed Apartment Inspection Ordinance. As councilmembers look to help the city's worst properties, one District F landlord blames a costly squatter crisis and lack of city support.
Houston leaders at odds over proposal to divert $25M in stormwater funding
A $25 million storm brewing over Houston Mayor John Whitmire's plan to tear down hundreds of dilapidated structures.
A $25 million storm brewing over Houston Mayor John Whitmire's plan to tear down hundreds of dilapidated structures.
"Parties, prostitution, street takeovers": Will Houston regulate short-term rentals?
Houston city leaders are taking steps to regulate short-term rentals (STRs), a move prompted by growing concerns from homeowners about disruptive activities in their neighborhoods.
Houston city leaders are taking steps to regulate short-term rentals (STRs), a move prompted by growing concerns from homeowners about disruptive activities in their neighborhoods.
Houston firefighters union finally reach possible pay agreement with the City
Houston firefighters have worked without a contract for the last eight years and now that there's a tentative agreement with the City, we're looking into details of the deal.
Houston firefighters have worked without a contract for the last eight years and now that there's a tentative agreement with the City, we're looking into details of the deal.
Deadly severe weather hits California
California crews have been cleaning up mud and debris at beaches in Santa Barbara which were hit by storms this week. Several people are dead and hundreds of landslides and mudslides have been reported. FOX Weather's Max Gordon reports on the extensive damage.
California crews have been cleaning up mud and debris at beaches in Santa Barbara which were hit by storms this week. Several people are dead and hundreds of landslides and mudslides have been reported. FOX Weather's Max Gordon reports on the extensive damage.
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.
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.
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.
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.