Houston's second gun buyback event to happen this weekend near Westchase
Mayor Sylvester Turner along with other Houston city officials announced the details of the second gun buyback event being held to reduce violent crime.
Houston mayor announces water drive for Jackson, MS residents following flooding
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner has announced a water drive to help the residents of Jackson, Mississippi following flooding and torrential rains.
Houston beefing up security at mosques after Muslims killed in Albuquerque
“Houston stands with our Muslim brothers and sisters in #Albuquerque and Houston and throughout our country,” Mayor Sylvester Turner said. “An attack against one is an attack on us all.”
'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
More than 800 firearms collected during Houston's first gun buyback program
During the city's first gun buyback program Saturday, more than 800 firearms were collected and nearly $100,000 in gift cards were distributed.
Dozens of Houstonians line up for city's first gun buyback program
FOX 26's Shelby Rose caught up with Houston residents to get their thoughts on the city's plan to reduce crime.
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.
Third Ward residents turn back 'historic neighborhood' designation
The term “Historic District” sounds pretty appealing, but when folks living near Riverside Terrace started uncovering added costs and long-term responsibilities, a majority quickly soured on the city’s deal.
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.
Houston officials detail public safety, security plan for 2022 NRA convention
The convention will begin Friday, May 27th through Sunday, May 29th, just days after an 18-year-old gunman killed 19 children and two adults at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas.