Houston controller Chris Hollins warns he won’t be able to certify 2026 budget without 'drastic' cuts
A defeat in court means Houston must spend $100 million on drainage projects, adding to the city's growing budget deficit.
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To address homelessness, Houston mayor’s office wants to ‘end sleeping outside’
It’s not illegal to sleep outside in most of Houston, but Mayor John Whitmire wants to change that. It would require action ...
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Houston secures $21.8M for new homeless initiative
Houston's Housing department and various homeless coalitions in Houston during the Feb. 3 Quality of Life Committee meeting.
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‘A real gut punch’ — Houston budget deficit balloons after court ruling on infrastructure spending
Pictured are Mayor John Whitmire and Houston City Council members at City Hall. Houston city officials will need to slash ...
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Houston mayor speaks out about city's role in ICE raids
Mayor John Whitmire confirmed that officers with the Houston Police Department have not assisted in any of ICE's recent raids ...
Former Midway executive is in the running for Houston Housing Authority CEO position
The Houston Housing Authority will vote Thursday on whether to name Jamie Bryant as a finalist for the agency's CEO position.
Former Houston Public Works employee to serve 10 years for role in water repair scheme
A former Houston Public Works employee indicted on bribery charges for funneling water repair contract cash to herself has accepted a plea deal and will serve 10 years in prison. Patrece Lee — who ...