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Recent News About City of Houston
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City of Houston Resilience Committee met June 5
City of Houston Resilience Committee met Thursday, June 5
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OPINION: Overtime at the City of Houston
You have probably seen news recently about the amount of overtime being paid by the City.
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Another City of Houston fiscal chicken comes home to roost
When Sylvester Turner left the Mayor’s office at the end of 2023, he boasted of a supposed surplus in the City finances. Indeed, as of December 31, 2023, the general fund showed a healthy $485 million balance.
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Judge Nelly Treviño Santos appointed director of Houston municipal courts
Following a unanimous vote by the city council, Mayor John Whitmire has officially appointed Judge Nelly Treviño Santos as the new Director and Presiding Judge of the City of Houston Municipal Courts Department.
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Houston attorney Roland Garcia appointed as new port commissioner
Today, Houston Attorney Roland Garcia was appointed as a Port Commissioner of the Port of Houston Authority for a two-year term.
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Houston mayor unveils results from citywide efficiency study
Today, Mayor John Whitmire and his leadership team presented the findings of a citywide efficiency study for Houston's 22 municipal departments.
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Houston allocates $14.7M in grants to arts organizations and artists
The City of Houston is set to distribute $14,795,116 in grants to support 102 individuals and 156 arts and culture nonprofit organizations in 2025.
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City of Houston Housing and Affordability Committee met Feb. 4
City of Houston Housing and Affordability Committee met Tuesday, Feb. 4
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City of Houston Service Delivery Committee met Jan. 22
City of Houston Service Delivery Committee met Wednesday, Jan. 22
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Houston prepares for incoming arctic freeze with safety measures
Mayor John Whitmire has called on residents of Houston to take precautions ahead of an expected arctic freeze set to hit the area late Monday evening.
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Houston ends work-from-home policy for city employees
All City of Houston employees are set to return to their offices starting Monday, February 1, 2025.
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Houston mayor expresses support amid California wildfires
Houston Mayor John Whitmire has issued a statement regarding the involvement of Houston firefighters in combating the ongoing wildfires in California.
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Houston honors Jimmy Carter's legacy with memorial event
The City of Houston, led by Mayor John Whitmire, in collaboration with Houston Habitat for Humanity, will join global Habitat for Humanity organizations to honor President Jimmy Carter's contributions to the organization and its homeowners over...
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Houston mayor reflects on first year achievements; outlines future goals
As the new year begins, Mayor John Whitmire reflects on his first year in office and outlines his administration's achievements and future plans for Houston.
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Houston mayor outlines progress on homelessness plan and city initiatives
Mayor John Whitmire of Houston provided an update on the city's initiatives and events in November.
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OPINION: Houston TIRZs are $1 billion in debt
As of last year, Houston’s tax increment reinvestment zones (TIRZs) had just under $1 billion in combined liabilities.
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Houston seeks new poet laureate; applications due December
The City of Houston is in the process of selecting its next poet laureate, marking the 12th year of this initiative.
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Houston council meeting postponed to honor fallen firefighter
The City of Houston has announced the postponement of this week's consolidated council meeting to Thursday, November 14, in order to accommodate funeral arrangements for firefighter Marcelo Garcia.
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Angel Ponce appointed to Houston Metro Board by Mayor Whitmire
Mayor John Whitmire has appointed Angel Ponce to the METRO Board of Directors, a decision that received unanimous approval from the City Council.
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Houston election day: Mayor urges participation; no property tax hike
Today marks Election Day in Houston, with Mayor John Whitmire urging residents to vote despite the rainy weather.