"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 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 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.
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."
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.
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.
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.