Houston is removing a $200K roundabout after two years and replacing it with a traffic light
Houston officials are preparing to tear out a year-old, $200,000 roundabout in Northside to replace it with a traditional…
Houston City Council unanimously approves ordinance to add curfew, tighter rules for riding electric bikes, ATVs
Houston City Council voted unanimously to approve a ban on electric scooters, outdoor bikes and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs)…
Houston Council Members Denounce “Disgusting” ICE Tactics
It wasn’t exactly shocking when Mayor John Whitmire confirmed last week that Houston police officers have been cooperating…
Bar owner claims City of Houston is targeting Washington Ave corridor businesses
Nearly a year after Mayor John Whitmire announced a coordinated crackdown effort to target reckless behavior on Washington…
Houston’s stunning new Ismaili Center, the first of its kind in the U.S., is finally open. See inside.
After nearly two decades of planning and construction, a vacant property near Buffalo Bayou has been transformed into…
Houston firefighters say eco-friendly ambulances can’t keep up with city’s pace
Houston – When a life is on the line, an ambulance is the first thing Houstonians expect to…
Polk Street in downtown Houston closes for GRB expansion project
HOUSTON – The first step in the George R. Brown Convention Center’s major expansion is set to take…
Bodies keep being recovered from the bayous around Houston. Why officials are convinced it’s not the work of a serial killer
“Enough is enough of wild speculation.” Houston Mayor John Whitmire was frustrated as he stood in front of…
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…
Whitmire’s approach to Trump (Oct. 21, 2025) – Houston Public Media
Houston Matters begins at 9 a.m. CT on 88.7FM. You can also listen online or watch live on…
Houston mayor won’t ‘jeopardize’ city funding over rainbow crosswalk
After Houston’s transportation agency announced that it would remove a rainbow crosswalk in Montrose to comply with an…