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Houston falls behind Austin and Dallas in new park rankings
Houston's park system has inched up in national standings, but the city still trails behind its Texas counterparts —and faces ...
This Houston City Council member is trying to make meetings more accessible to residents. Here's how
One Houston City Council member wants to change city policy to make weekly public comment meetings more accessible to ...
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City controller raises ‘serious’ concerns about Houston budget without court ruling on drainage settlement
An agreement between Mayor John Whitmire's administration and the plaintiffs in a 2019 lawsuit against the city would save ...
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Houston Man, 62, Dies One Week After Bellaire Boulevard Hit-and-Run, Police Seek Leads
A 62-year-old pedestrian died a week after being hit by a vehicle on Bellaire Boulevard; the driver remains unidentified, and ...
Houston city council gives final approval for new, almost $1B police contract with raises for officers
New Houston police officers could earn up to $81,600 starting July 1 under the terms of the new contract, officials say.
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Houston ranks #1 in cities struggling with debt, report says
Houston has taken the top spot in WalletHub's latest report ranking the 100 largest U.S. cities facing financial distress.
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Houston Mayor John Whitmire proposes overtime budget reduction despite $72 million excess in 2025
Whitmire’s administration is requesting a $1 million reduction in budgeted overtime pay heading into the next fiscal year, ...
Houston apartments with 10 or more habitability complaints in a year would be deemed 'high risk'
Council Member Plummer's proposal would add "high-risk" designations to apartments with 10 or more habitability complaints ...