The city of Houston is staring at a $100 million bill, while also staring at a deficit. Here’s how they might solve it
Houston’s top financial officer said before this decision, the city was already staring down a deficit that spans hundreds of ...
'A real gut punch': Houston controller warns city budget crisis is worsening
Houston City Controller Chris Hollins issued a dire warning to City Council on Wednesday that Houston is near running out of ...
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Houston's top finance official says he may not certify city's next budget as deficit grows
After a lawsuit loss, the city must come up with an additional $100 million each year to spend on roads and drainage. The ...
Why this busy downtown Houston street is being abandoned by the city
A busy street outside the George R. Brown Convention Center is about to be abandoned by the city. Polk Street near George R. Brown and across from The Rustic, a restaurant and music venue, will soon ...
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Will Houston go bankrupt? City Controller Chris Hollins says yes
The city of Houston may be in a financial bind by June if something doesn’t change. Recently, the city controller, Chris ...
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University of Houston promises safety action as students demand more
UH students are planning a march and rally to demand more safety measures on campus because of recent violent crimes. Here's ...
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Houston hires Oluwole "O.J." McFoy as new city engineer
Houston welcomed its newest city engineer, Oluwole "O.J." McFoy, during a Jan. 29 City Council meeting. The details McFoy ...
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To address homelessness, Houston mayor’s office wants to ‘end sleeping outside’
Satterwhite's comments came Monday during a meeting of the city's Quality of Life Committee. The proposed change would require approval by Houston City Council to expand the city's "civility ...
Houston city leaders work to meet Mayor Whitmire's $70 million goal to combat homelessness
Two months after Houston Mayor Whitmire set a $70 million goal to combat homelessness, City Housing Director Mike Nicols says ...
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Houston traffic fatalities rose to record numbers in 2024 as city lags on previous Vision Zero goals
A total of 301 people in Houston died last year as a result of a traffic crash, according to data from the Texas Department ...
City of Houston and other public figures congratulate Beyoncé on Grammy wins for 'Cowboy Carter'
The Houston star won three Grammys this year, including for best country album, prompting congratulatory remarks from public ...