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Houston mayor, controller clash on OT spending as police, fire and solid waste go $72 million over budget
As the City of Houston faces a more than $330 million budget deficit, the fire, police and solid waste departments’ projected ...
Community Impact6h
Houston expected to spend $137M on overtime by end of fiscal year
Despite efforts from public safety departments and solid waste management to fill vacant positions, the city controller’s ...
Houston Landing on MSN8d
Efficiency or civic engagement? At Houston city council meetings, you have to pick one
Every election cycle, Stacie Fairchild hears local candidates enthusiastically agree City Council needs to change: there has ...
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Austin Street bike lane removal draws mixed reactions from Houston Midtown residents, elected officials
As Houston Public Works eliminates a key segment of the city's bike network, the Harris County commissioner who installed it ...
Houston council delays disparity study vote to glean more community feedback ahead of litigation
The disparity study came under fire last week after local business owners and officials questioned its accuracy.
Sylvester Turner's portrait installed at Houston City Hall following council outcry
On Thursday, late Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner's portrait was finally put on display after Houston Controller Chris Hollins ...
Houston city leader proposes renaming portion of Bagby Street to honor late Congressman Turner
Houston City Controller Chris Hollins called on city council members Wednesday to begin the process of renaming the downtown ...
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Houston officials face community concerns over George R. Brown Convention Center expansion
Angry residents from Houston's East End are concerned about not being included in the future plans for the George R. Brown ...
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Houstonians Say Nearby Short-Term Rentals Make Them Prisoners in Their Own Homes
The Houston Administration and Regulatory Affairs Department floated a draft ordinance at a December meeting of the City Council’s Quality of Life Committee, chaired by At-Large Council ...