Houston water bill suddenly higher? Here’s what to check and what to do next
HOUSTON – Houston residents facing higher water bills have another reason to take a close look at their…
Houston Controller Chris Hollins announces investigation into Mayor Whitmire senior advisor Chris Brown
HOUSTON – Houston Controller Chris Hollins announced Monday that his office has opened a formal investigation into Mayor…
Houston Controller launches ‘This Fee is Garbage’ tool amid debate over proposed trash fee
HOUSTON – As talks continue over Houston Mayor John Whitmire’s proposed $7.5 billion city budget, Houston City Controller…
Houston Controller Chris Hollins launches ‘Reality Check’ town hall series focused on city budget
Houston residents will soon have a chance to weigh in on how the city spends taxpayer dollars as…
Hello Houston (May 12, 2026) – Houston Public Media
Hello Houston: Where Houston Talks! On today’s Hello Houston, City Controller Chris Hollins joins us to share his…
Houston controller criticized city spending, records show office request $4,000 couch
HOUSTON – As Controller Chris Hollins criticized Mayor John Whitmire’s proposed budget for shifting costs onto residents, records…
Whitmire Critics Oppose His Expected City Budget Proposal
In a packed room at the Fifth Ward Multi-Service Center on a Thursday night, RoShawn Evans stands in…
Whitmire disputes controller’s $174M deficit warning, says Houston will balance budget without raising taxes
HOUSTON – Houston Mayor John Whitmire is pushing back against City Controller Chris Hollins’ warning that the city…
Hello Houston (March 31, 2026) – Houston Public Media
Hello Houston: Where Houston Talks! On today’s Hello Houston, we celebrate the first anniversary of our show’s launch…
Houston’s overtime woes (Feb. 5, 2026) – Houston Public Media
Houston Matters begins at 9 a.m. CT on 88.7FM. You can also listen online or watch live on…
Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (October 15, 2025) – Houston Public Media
Hello Houston: The Commuter Cut In today’s edition of “The Commuter Cut,” we hear Ernie, Frank, and Celeste’s…
Hello Houston (October 15, 2025) – Houston Public Media
Hello Houston: Where Houston Talks! On today’s Hello Houston, Ernie, Frank, and Celeste talk with former Houston City…