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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
"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.
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.
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.
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?
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
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
Long-time Houston City Council Liaison William-Paul Thomas pleaded guilty to federal bribery charges
Houston mayor fires back against allegations of environmental racism
There was serious pushback against Justice Department allegations the City of Houston has committed environmental racism, with much of it coming from Mayor Sylvester Turner.
There was serious pushback against Justice Department allegations the City of Houston has committed environmental racism, with much of it coming from Mayor Sylvester Turner.
Councilmember Edward Pollard to be honored at Annual Houston Humanitarian Awards
Councilmember Pollard for District J will be recognized for Suits for Success, an organization that mentors teen boys on life skills. The program focuses on public speaking, etiquette training, personal finance, resume building, mental health, peer pressure, interview techniques, and how to tie a tie. Each student receives a free suit, shirt, and tie for high school graduation and life beyond.
Councilmember Pollard for District J will be recognized for Suits for Success, an organization that mentors teen boys on life skills. The program focuses on public speaking, etiquette training, personal finance, resume building, mental health, peer pressure, interview techniques, and how to tie a tie. Each student receives a free suit, shirt, and tie for high school graduation and life beyond.
As Houston redraws political boundaries, Latinos demand more representation
The principal argument is this as the face of Houston becomes more and more Latino, the leadership of use remains much the same.
The principal argument is this as the face of Houston becomes more and more Latino, the leadership of use remains much the same.
'Absolutely no lighting,' residents in Houston's district F asking for increased safety measures
Saving the streets of Houston may be as easy as turning on a few lights. However, getting that to actually happen could come at the expense of residents.
Saving the streets of Houston may be as easy as turning on a few lights. However, getting that to actually happen could come at the expense of residents.
Houston city council approves $5.7 billion budget without firefighter hazard pay
Collectively, through dozens of amendments, council members sought to spend millions of additional dollars on everything from flood control studies to new chairs at City Hall. However, the mayor said 'no,' and no member of this council has the political support to challenge him.
Collectively, through dozens of amendments, council members sought to spend millions of additional dollars on everything from flood control studies to new chairs at City Hall. However, the mayor said 'no,' and no member of this council has the political support to challenge him.
Houston city council unanimously approves mayor?s $5.7 billion budget
Collectively, through dozens of amendments, councilmembers sought to spend millions of additional dollars on everything from flood control studies to new chairs at City Hall. However, the mayor said 'no,' and no member of this council has the political support to challenge him.
Collectively, through dozens of amendments, councilmembers sought to spend millions of additional dollars on everything from flood control studies to new chairs at City Hall. However, the mayor said 'no,' and no member of this council has the political support to challenge him.