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Turner honors World Series bet with Atlanta mayor: 'I hope your team enjoys a taste of Houston'

Atlanta won the World Series, and Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner lost his wager to Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms.


'I am humbled and moved': Rather celebrates 90th birthday

Broadcast news icon Dan Rather recently celebrated his 90th birthday on Oct. 31.


'We want your pumpkins': Houstonians urged to take jack-o'-lanterns to city compost pilot program dropoffs

Halloween is over and Houston has many, many jack-o'-lanterns and other gourd-based holiday decorations with no apparent other place to go than a municipal landfill.


City of Houston City Council met Aug. 24

City of Houston City Council met Tuesday, Aug. 24.


'We did it again': Boney reelected to Missouri City Council

Jeffrey Boney has secured reelection to the Missouri City Council District B seat this week.


'You have to wear this outfit for every game now': Hidalgo runs half marathon dressed as ALCS-winning Astros player

In the spirit of Halloween and the Houston Astros' World Series run, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo competed in the Houston Half Marathon & 10K dressed as an American League Championship Series-winning Astros player.


City of Houston Regulatory and Neighborhood Affairs Committee met Oct. 12

City of Houston Regulatory and Neighborhood Affairs Committee met Tuesday, Oct. 12.


'A Houston treasure': Turner honors Houston newscaster Dominique Sachse

Longtime Houston broadcast journalist Dominique Sachse, who has been a familiar face at KPRC Channel 2 for more than 20 years, has been accorded her own day by Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner on the occasion of her retirement.


As Biden administration calls for more green energy, U.S. 'at the mercy of' Chinese solar panel industry dominance

As the Biden administration steers the country toward relying more on solar power, China is presenting obstacles that may hinder the nation's goal of achieving cleaner green energy.


Expert predicts 'nearly $400 billion of debt and approximately 467,000 job losses' for Texas as a result of Green New Deal

Experts are explaining how the Green New Deal section of the Biden administration's proposed Build Back Better plan could potentially increase energy costs for the average Texas consumer.


City of Houston City Council met Aug. 31

City of Houston City Council met Tuesday, Aug. 31.


'I can do more': Travis announces run for state representative seat

Houston City Councilman Greg Travis has officially announced his resignation in order to run for the Texas House of Representatives.


Election results for Missouri City Council District B, HISD Board of Education District V, Bellaire City Council

Results remain uncounted for the District V seat on the Houston ISD Board of Trustees between candidates Sue Deigaard, Maria Benzon, and Caroline Walter.


City of Houston Transportation, Technology, and Infrastructure Committee will meet Nov. 4

City of Houston Transportation, Technology, and Infrastructure Committee will meet 1t 10 a.m., Monday, Nov. 4.


Former West University Place mayor honored at funeral for his dedication to ‘every facet of the industry’

The City of West University Place remembered its former mayor John Neighbors at his funeral service recently.


City of Houston Archaeological and Historical Commission met Sept. 23

City of Houston Archaeological and Historical Commission met Thursday, Sept. 23.


HCSO Newsletter #141 – Joining Forces for Our Children

Newsletter #141 – Joining Forces for Our Children


City of Houston City Council will meet Nov. 2 & 3

City of Houston City Council will meet Nov. 2 & 3.


City of Houston Planning Commission met Oct. 28

City of Houston Planning Commission met Thursday, Oct. 28.


City of Houston Bicycle Advisory Committee met Oct. 27

City of Houston Bicycle Advisory Committee met Wednesday, Oct. 27.