Houston politics

Congresswoman Garcia Advocates for Family Deported During Medical Emergency

News Summary Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia has returned to Houston after visiting a family who was deported while seeking medical treatment…

1 month ago

Houston City Council Set to Vote on Water Rate Consulting Firm

News Summary The Houston City Council is preparing to vote on a consulting contract for a water rate study, aimed…

1 month ago

Burglary Suspect Shot Dead by River Oaks Security Officer

News Summary A burglary suspect was shot dead during a confrontation with a River Oaks Patrol officer in Houston. The…

1 month ago

Houston Officers to Get 36.5% Pay Raise Amid Staffing Issues

News Summary In response to a staffing crisis, Houston police officers will receive a 36.5% salary increase over five years.…

1 month ago

Tilman Fertitta Confirmed as U.S. Ambassador to Italy

News Summary Tilman Fertitta, billionaire restaurateur and owner of the Houston Rockets, has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate as…

2 months ago

Houston City Employees Retire Amid Budget Shortfall

News Summary More than 1,000 City of Houston employees have retired under a voluntary program aimed at reducing the city's…

2 months ago

Houston’s Heights Welcomes Plume Cocktail Bar

News Summary Plume, a newly opened cocktail bar in Houston's Heights, offers a unique blend of Art Deco and Old…

2 months ago

Houston Sidewalk Project at Risk Amid Federal Funding Cuts

News Summary The U.S. House Republicans proposed cuts to a $3.3 billion federal program, jeopardizing Houston's sidewalk project aimed at…

2 months ago

Trump Defends Economic Policies Amid GDP Decline

News Summary President Donald Trump is defending his economic policies in light of a recent report showing a contraction in…

2 months ago

Texas Governor Proposes Stricter Bail Reform Amid Crime Concerns

News Summary Governor Greg Abbott of Texas has introduced a constitutional amendment aimed at reforming the bail system for individuals…

2 months ago