Houston Methodist employee stabbed in Med Center garage; workers raise ongoing safety concerns
The Brief Houston police released a clearer image of the suspect accused of stabbing a Houston Methodist employee…
What does Whitmire’s budget mean for Houstonians’ bottom line, city’s financial future? – Houston Public Media
Justin Doud/Houston Public Media Houston Mayor John Whitmire looks on as protesters disrupt a Houston City Council budget…
Apartment safety ordinance passes (May 7, 2026) – Houston Public Media
On Thursday’s show: After repeated delays, Houston City Council has approved an ordinance cracking down on apartment complexes…
Houston City Council to vote on high-risk apartment ordinance Wednesday
HOUSTON – From broken air conditioning to pest infestations—and even reports of gunfire outside their doors—some Houston apartment…
Why Houston’s mayor says a new trash fee is key to fixing waste issues
HOUSTON – Houston city leaders say a proposed new monthly fee for trash services could help fix a…
Houston Mayor John Whitmire to propose $5 ‘administrative fee’ tied to garbage service – Houston Public Media
Dominic Anthony Walsh / Houston Public Media A newly purchased recycling truck unloads at the city’s recycling plant…
Houston city officials miss 30-day deadline for apartment inspection ordinance – Houston Public Media
Dominic Anthony Walsh/Houston Public Media Pictured is a grassy area where sewage had leaked at the Toro Place…
Houston City Council to vote on making speed cushions permanent across dozens of neighborhoods
HOUSTON – The Houston City Council is set to vote Wednesday on whether dozens of traffic-calming measures already…
Early voting for Houston’s District C runoff election kicks off April 29
Residents of District C will be able to return to the polls starting April 29 to decide between…
ICE ordinance revised (April 23, 2026) – Houston Public Media
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Houston amends curbs on ICE cooperation after governor’s threat ahead of World Cup
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, April 22 (Reuters) – Houston city officials amended on Wednesday an ordinance that halted…
Local officials, activists call for firing of Houston police officer accused of racist rant that went viral – Houston Public Media
Lucio Vasquez/Houston Public Media Pictured is a Houston Police Department patrol vehicle. The Houston Police Department is facing…