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Recent News About City of Houston
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City of Houston Service Delivery Committee met June 26
City of Houston Service Delivery Committee met Wednesday, June 26
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Mayor updates Houstonians on firefighter agreement, fiscal budget, hurricane prep
June 18, 2024 -- Dear Houstonians,
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Houston City Council adopts FY 2025 budget without new taxes or fees
On June 12, 2024, the Houston City Council voted to adopt Mayor John Whitmire's proposed Fiscal Year 2025 budget. The budget emphasizes public safety, drainage, and infrastructure improvements, including the installation of generators at multiservice centers to safeguard residents during extreme weather events. Notably, the budget does not introduce any new fees or tax increases.
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City of Houston Resilience Committee met June 6
City of Houston Resilience Committee met Thursday, June 6
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Mayor Whitmire announces compromise on Shepherd Durham Phase II project
June 4, 2024 -- Mayor John Whitmire and the Memorial Heights TIRZ have reached a compromise on the design of the Shepherd Durham Phase II project that maintains the terms of the Federal Grant, preserves general mobility, and creates transportation options while enhancing drainage and wastewater infrastructure. This latest development was data-driven utilizing an updated traffic analysis and INRIX Trip Analytics.
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OPINION: DC foot-dragging on CCS and primacy hurts Texas economy and environment
The Biden Administration’s bureaucracy in leasing depleted offshore oil fields for carbon storage is troubling news for the energy transition and the economy.
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Mayor Whitmire appoints Thomas Muñoz as acting director of public safety
May 30, 2024 -- Mayor John Whitmire has appointed Thomas Muñoz as the acting Director of the Mayor's Office of Public Safety and Homeland Security. Muñoz most recently served as the Deputy Director for this office and will maintain his role as Emergency Management Coordinator for the Office of Emergency Management. Muñoz's appointment follows the retirement of George Buenik, who had served in the position since 2017.
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Greater Houston Disaster Alliance launches recovery fund after severe weather
In response to the significant number of households affected by severe weather in recent weeks, the Greater Houston Disaster Alliance, a joint effort of the Greater Houston Community Foundation and United Way of Greater Houston, has established the Severe Weather and Derecho Recovery Fund. This fund aims to assist those impacted by storms, derecho winds, tornadoes, and flooding events that occurred between April 26 and May 17, 2024.
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Houston calls for proposals under national creative placemaking grant
May 22, 2024 -- The Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs (MOCA) is calling for Houston’s best ideas to endorse for the national Our Town grant program. Led by the National Endowment for the Arts, the Our Town grant seeks projects that integrate arts, culture, and design into local efforts to strengthen communities. Successful projects have advanced local economic, physical, and social outcomes in communities and are laying the groundwork for systemic changes.
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Houston mayor adds emergency item on council agenda post-windstorm
On May 20, 2024, Mayor John Whitmire authorized an emergency item to be added to this week's Houston City Council agenda. The item is intended to extend the local state of disaster following last week’s windstorm, also known as a derecho. This action was taken in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act.
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City of Houston Housing and Affordability Committee met May 13
City of Houston Housing and Affordability Committee met Monday, May 13
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Houston Mayor honors late Rev. William A. Lawson with moment of silence
Mayor John Whitmire of Houston called for a moment of silence on May 14, 2024, to honor the life and legacy of the late Reverend William A. Lawson, founding pastor of Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church. The Mayor addressed Houstonians from City Hall, expressing his admiration for Rev. Lawson's significant contributions to civil rights and social justice.
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Mayor Whitmire unveils proposed FY '25 City of Houston budget
On May 14, 2024, Mayor John Whitmire unveiled his proposed FY '25 City of Houston budget. Notably, the budget does not include any new taxes or fees. During a news conference attended by city council members and city department directors, Mayor Whitmire underscored that his proposal seeks to address years of financial deficits inherited by his administration through operational efficiencies.
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City of Houston Arts And Culture Committee met May 8
City of Houston Arts And Culture Committee met Wednesday, May 8
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City of Houston Resilience Committee met May 7
City of Houston Resilience Committee met Tuesday, May 7
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Houston First Board welcomes new members: A step towards diversity and expertise
Mayor John Whitmire and Houston City Council members have nominated and approved several new appointees for the Houston First Board of Directors. Since its inception in 2011, Houston First has played a pivotal role in developing the city's destination brand strategy, promoting Houston globally, boosting tourism and convention business, operating various facilities, producing community events, and collaborating with commercial and industry partners. The newly appointed board members are expected to contribute their unique perspectives and experiences to further these initiatives.
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Mayor Whitmire Assesses Weather Conditions and Community Concerns in Kingwood
On May 4, 2024, Mayor John Whitmire of Houston, accompanied by Police Chief Troy Finner, conducted an aerial tour of Kingwood to assess the impact of rising water on specific neighborhoods in the area. The tour, provided by the Houston Police Department Air Support Unit, aimed to provide the mayor with a comprehensive view of the damage and the needs of the residents."Houston residents benefit when all levels of government work together," emphasized Mayor Whitmire during the assessment. "Together, we will get through these challenges. Let’s go to work!"The mayor...
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Mayor Whitmire Names New Department of Neighborhoods Director
Houston City Council has confirmed Herbert Sims as the new Director of the Department of Neighborhoods (DON), as appointed by Mayor John Whitmire. Sims, who has been serving as the interim director since February, brings over two decades of experience working for the city and has excelled in various leadership and management roles.Mayor Whitmire praised Sims, stating, "Mr. Sims illustrates the value of our municipal employees. He came up through the ranks and has demonstrated his ability to get things done to help improve the quality of our neighborhoods. He is one of the...
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OPINION: Do not mail checks in window envelopes!
A couple of months ago, I wrote a check for about $200 to my pool company for the monthly maintenance. It was a computer-generated check that I mailed in a window envelope, which made it apparent that a check was enclosed. After about ten days, the check had still not cleared. I called the company and they said they had not received it. A couple of days later, the check cleared my bank twice, except the payee and the amount had been altered. Instead of being payable to my pool company for $200, the check was shown to be payable to a company and a person I had never heard of and were for a total of over $14,000.
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City of Houston Partners with Apache Corporation to Plant 2,500 Trees for Earth Day HTX 2024
The City of Houston is celebrating Earth Day 2024 with a large-scale tree planting event, thanks to a partnership with Apache Corporation. According to the Mayor's Office, "Apache supports the City’s sustainability efforts through charitable donations for events such as the 2024 Tour de Houston bike ride, and this historic, first-ever, City of Houston Earth Day mass tree-planting event."City officials, Apache employees, and community volunteers will gather at Watonga Park on Monday, April 22, 2024, to plant 2,500 trees to commemorate Earth Day. Mayor John Whitmire and...