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Chris Hollins signals he could challenge John Whitmire for Houston mayor in 2027
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City of Houston must remove $1.3M in improvements from Grimes Park after HISD ends lease
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (33+ words) City of Houston must remove $1.3 million in improvements from Grimes Park after HISD ends lease ABC13 Houston City of Houston must remove $1.3M in improvements from Grimes Park after HISD ends lease...
Houston Mayor John Whitmire pledges not to raise city property taxes
5+ day, 5+ hour ago (472+ words) Houston Mayor John Whitmire pledged Wednesday not to raise the city’s property tax rate, a day after Harris County commissioners approved the highest county rate in modern history to help close a budget deficit. Whitmire repeatedly has touted that he…...
Houston City Council approved deal with The Woodlands | What's Your Point?
1+ week, 4+ hour ago (40+ words) FOX 26 Houston FOX 26 Houston Political Reporter Greg Groogan talks with the "What's Your Point?" panel about Houston City Council approving the $50 million deal with The Woodlands....
Houston now requires air conditioning in all rentals, making cooling a housing standard
1+ week, 1+ day ago (494+ words) In one of Texas' hottest major cities, air conditioning is no longer an optional perk for renters. Houston City Council voted to require landlords to provide cooling in every rental unit, making AC a basic housing standard. Landlords now have…...
OPINION: We must be vigilant about fighting against ICE
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Houston approves TIRZ budgets, updates to agreements
1+ week, 3+ day ago (150+ words) Houston City Council approved the Texas Medical Center Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone’s fiscal year 2026-27 budget of $1.7 million during the Sept. 2 regular meeting. Known as TIRZ 28, council also approved the $6.9 million budget for its five-year Capital Improvements Plan. Projects that will…...
Houston agrees to $50M deal with The Woodlands to prevent future annexation
1+ week, 5+ day ago (628+ words) Houston City Council approved a deal that will provide the city a total of $50 million over the next four years from The Woodlands Township in exchange for agreeing to not annex the township. Houston City Council voted to amend a…...
Houston Accepts $50 Million Buyout from The Woodlands to End Sales Tax Sharing Agreement, Prevent Annexation
1+ week, 5+ day ago (781+ words) The Houston City Council has accepted a proposed $50 million buyout from The Woodlands that will end sales tax revenue sharing for mutually beneficial projects and permanently end the threat of annexation. Houston Mayor John Whitmire called the new deal a…...
Brownsville Passes FY2027 Budget Prioritizing Public Safety, Economy, and Quality of Life
1+ week, 5+ day ago (139+ words) BROWNSVILLE, Texas – The City of Brownsville City Commission has approved the City’s Fiscal Year 2027 budget, establishing a financial plan that prioritizes public safety, essential city services, infrastructure, economic development and quality-of-life investments for the Brownsville community. The FY2027 budget, which covers…...