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City of Houston City Council met July 27

City of Houston City Council met Tuesday, July 27.


‘Admired by so many’: Turner mourns the loss of former Secretary of State Colin Powell

Former Secretary of State Colin Powell, who presented the case of the Iraq War just months after the U.S. suffered the 9/11 attacks, died Oct. 18 due to complications from COVID-19.


City of Houston Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee will meet Oct. 21

City of Houston Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee will meet at 2 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 21.


City of Houston Planning Commission met June 24

City of Houston Planning Commission met Thursday, June 24.


City of Houston Economic Development Committee will meet Oct. 20

City of Houston Economic Development Committee will meet at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 20.


Texas counties putting money where their mouth is for election security

Harris, Montgomery and Fort Bend counties invest millions in new voting machines that produce paper trial


City of Houston City Council met July 20

City of Houston City Council met Tuesday, July 20.


City of Houston BAC Infrastructure Subcommittee met May 26

City of Houston BAC Infrastructure Subcommittee met Wednesday, May 26.


'As resilient as ever': Fletcher celebrates Navy's 246th birthday

U.S. Rep. Lizzie Fletcher (D-Houston) celebrated the Navy’s 246th birthday on Oct. 13.


Houston adds color to intersection to 'create better visibility for all road users'

Two city departments have painted sections of the intersection at Fulton Street and Quitman Street in hopes to protect cyclists and pedestrians against ongoing traffic.


'We always rise': Turner discusses unity, resiliency in State of the City Address

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner delivered his State of the City address on Oct. 13.


Houston Police Department welcomes 250th class of graduating cadets 'serving the most diverse city in this nation'

The Houston Police Department welcomed its 250th cadet class to the department, as graduating cadets officially earned their badges earlier this week.


ATF Special Agent: Houston 'ground zero' for auto switch devices on firearms

The Houston Police Department has released bodycam footage of an officer being fatally wounded, his partner injured while trying to serve an arrest warrant.


Harris County Sheriff's Office chief praises new 'anti-crime' initiative

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo recently announced a new initiative to address crime through a county program known as "environmental design."


‘He is not accountable to anyone’: Former Houston Police Chief Acevedo fired from Miami Police Department

Art Acevedo has been suspended from his role as Miami police chief with the intent of termination, according to an Oct. 11 report by The Associated Press (AP).


Murillo 'honored' to be reappointed to Harris County Houston Sports Authority

President and CEO of the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Dr. Laura Murillo, was reappointed to the Harris County - Houston Sports Authority (HCHSA) board this month.


City of Houston City Council will meet Oct. 19 - 20

City of Houston City Council will meet Oct. 19 - 20.


City of Houston Housing & Community Affairs Committee will meet Oct. 19

City of Houston Housing & Community Affairs Committee will meet at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 19.


City of Houston Planning Commission met Oct. 14

City of Houston Planning Commission met Thursday, Oct. 14.


Fort Bend County judge promotes 'finding ways to end and prevent bullying' for National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month

Fort Bend County Judge K.P. George recently tweeted to raise awareness for National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month, which takes place in October.