KPRC 2 coverage of poor conditions in Houston apartment sparks bill to impose $50K fines on negligent landlords
Negligent landlords of federally subsidized housing could face federal fines, as a new bill inspired by a KPRC…
Proposed ordinance for Houston apartment inspections delayed amid industry pushback – Houston Public Media
Lucio Vasquez / Houston Public Media Houston City Council member Letitia Plummer on June 2, 2021. After four…
2nd fire in 30 days at abandoned Spring Branch apartment complex sparks safety concerns
A long-troubled apartment complex in Spring Branch has gone up in flames for the second time this month,…
Homeless living center coming to Houston’s East Downtown after city council vote – Houston Public Media
Dominic Anthony Walsh/Houston Public Media Houston’s housing director Mike Nichols, back left, and public safety director Larry Satterwhite,…
Houston receives $1.7M in state funds to address homelessness
On Oct. 29, Houston City Council accepted about $1.7 million in state funding to eliminate and prevent youth…
Is Brian McKnight the best Houston can do for the city’s annual Christmas concert?
The City of Houston unveiled its official holiday celebration plans on Monday (Oct. 27). While many are celebrating…
Proposed homeless center in East Downtown faces community pushback ahead of key vote – Houston Public Media
Dominic Anthony Walsh/Houston Public Media Houston Police Department officer Sheldon Theragood, foreground, speaks to John Pedroza in August…
Meet the special election candidates running for a Houston City Council at-large seat – Houston Public Media
Justin Doud/Houston Public Media Houston Mayor John Whitmire looks on as protesters disrupt a Houston City Council meeting…
What’s next for the Blodgett Street bike lanes in Houston’s Third Ward? – Houston Public Media
Dominic Anthony Walsh The bicycle lanes along Blodgett Street next to Texas Southern University. Oct. 24, 2025. The…
What’s next for the Blodgett Street bike lanes in Houston’s Third Ward? – Houston Public Media
Dominic Anthony Walsh The bicycle lanes along Blodgett Street next to Texas Southern University. Oct. 24, 2025. The…
Houston city council moves forward on new detention basin, bringing more flood relief to Southwest Houston
Houston City Council approved an interlocal agreement related to construction on a new detention basin at its meeting…
Houston to hold public hearing for potential new historic landmarks
The city of Houston will hold a public hearing Nov. 12 for the potential addition of several new…