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Houston City Council delays vote on water bill ordinances that could’ve provided instant relief to customers
Read full article: Houston City Council delays vote on water bill ordinances that could’ve provided instant relief to customersThe city of Houston could finally see changes to its policy that will hopefully help Houstonians who are feeling DRAINED by high water bills. The vote on new proposals was put on hold during the city council meeting.
Local leaders launch billboard campaign to combat rising crime in Sunnyside
Read full article: Local leaders launch billboard campaign to combat rising crime in SunnysideSeveral Houston leaders are teaming up with a local pastor to launch a billboard campaign to combat the rising crime throughout the Sunnyside area in southeast Houston.
Calls for resignation after airport director’s relationship with subordinate revealed
Read full article: Calls for resignation after airport director’s relationship with subordinate revealedCity of Houston’s Office of Inspector General completes its investigation into Houston Airports System Director and a program director within HAS four months after a complaint was filed.
City councilman files grievance for 156 victims killed by violent offenders out on free or low bond
Read full article: City councilman files grievance for 156 victims killed by violent offenders out on free or low bondCity Councilman Michael Kubosh has filed a Judicial Bar Grievance for 156 victims he says were killed because of Harris County district judges not protecting the public by setting a low or free bond on violent defendants. At a news conference held Friday, Kubosh detailed his concerns.
Councilmember ‘suspicious’ of leadership at Houston Airports System following sexual harassment, retaliation complaint
Read full article: Councilmember ‘suspicious’ of leadership at Houston Airports System following sexual harassment, retaliation complaintHouston city councilmember Tiffany Thomas said she is “suspicious” of the current management team at the Houston Airport System.
Changes at the Houston Airports System? Several council members respond to KPRC 2′s investigation
Read full article: Changes at the Houston Airports System? Several council members respond to KPRC 2′s investigationChanges are coming to the Houston Airports System according to the city’s Mayor Pro-Tem, Dave Martin.
Mayor Turner defends how city awards contracts amid allegations of favoritism, implications of corruption
Read full article: Mayor Turner defends how city awards contracts amid allegations of favoritism, implications of corruptionMayor Sylvester Turner defended his record as a public servant during Wednesday’s city council meeting amid allegations of favoritism and implications of corruption by the city’s now former housing and community development director.
Put to the test: Are your elected leaders responding to taxpayers’ concerns?
Read full article: Put to the test: Are your elected leaders responding to taxpayers’ concerns?In election years, we see political signs and candidates for public office everywhere. They are out canvassing neighborhoods and greeting voters. Unfortunately, the pandemic has made our elected leaders less visible. There have been no face to face public meetings for months. We wondered how well those men and women are connecting and communicating with the constituents they serve.
Hedwig Village restaurant opens for dine-in service despite executive orders
Read full article: Hedwig Village restaurant opens for dine-in service despite executive ordersHEDWIG VILLAGE – A Hedwig Village restaurant is defying state and county orders by offering a dine-in option. "We're trying to help open the economy, trying to get people back to work in the safest manner possible," said owner Matt Brice. Brice said he had opened the restaurant a few weeks before the orders went into place amid COVID-19. Houston At-Large Council Member Michael Kubosh said. Brice said he is not trying to break any laws and is supported by many Hedwig Village officials.