GOVERNMENT
Eighteen homes on two blocks would be included in a proposed historic district in Riverside Terrace. (Courtesy city of Houston)
Designation ordinance for proposed Third Ward historic district sent back amid concerns
The meet-and-confer agreement between the city and the Houston Police Officers' Union includes a revision to the 180-day rule and pay raises. (George Wiebe/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston’s fight against crime sees progress under One Safe Houston
During a June 8 meeting, Houston City Council approved an ordinance that increases the property tax exemption from $160,000 to $260,000 for city residents who are age 65 or older and certain residents with disabilities. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Houston increases property tax exemption amount for disabled residents, seniors
The new elections administrator for Harris County is on track to be appointed by June 30. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Harris County Election Commission continues search for new administrator
doctors and nurses walk around in a modern hospital setting
Looming end of Medicaid protections sounds alarms
Streets with excessive commuter parking problems will now be designated as residential parking permit areas. (Shawn Arrajj/Community Impact Newspaper)
Portions of some Washington Avenue corridor, Montrose streets designated as residential parking permit areas
Mayor Sylvester Turner cracked down on the amendments made by council members for the 2022-23 budget. (Sofia Gonzalez/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston City Council approves fiscal year 2022-23 budget
Lucretia Rogers, assistant chief of the HISD police department, speaks at a May 25 media briefing. (Shawn Arrajj/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston leaders express grief, anger following Uvalde shooting
Diana Martinez Alexander faced Duncan F. Klussmann in the May 24 primary runoff election.
UPDATE: Klussmann wins U.S. Rep. District 38 Democratic primary runoff
The county judge is the presiding officer on the Commissioners Court—the main governing body of Harris County, which is the third largest county in the U.S. with a population of more than 4.5 million and a budget of roughly $4.3 billion. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
UPDATE: Alexandra del Moral Mealer wins Republican nomination for Harris County judge
A redistricting draft map can be expected in either June or July. (Courtesy city of Houston)
Houston’s final redistricting town hall set for May 25
Houston area candidates will contest county, state, and congressional positions in the May 24 runoffs, with the winners heading to the November (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Here are the Houston-area election candidates in May 24 primary runoffs
Eligible applicants must be a resident of Houston, at least 18 years old, and have a household income at or below the federal poverty line. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Houston launches guaranteed income pilot program to help impoverished residents
Months after Abbott Nutrition—the largest infant formula manufacturer in the U.S.—initiated a voluntary recall of several lines of powdered formula, parents across the U.S. are still struggling to find formula in stores. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Expert offers tips for parents amid nationwide baby formula shortage
According to a recent letter, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is giving the Texas General Land Office 10 days to respond and fix its Hurricane Harvey recovery funding plan. (Courtesy Harris County Flood Control District)
US Department of Housing and Urban Development letter gives Texas 10 days to fix Hurricane Harvey funding discrimination
The coronavirus pandemic exacerbated the use of opioids and other recreational drugs. Now Houston is combating the issue. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Houston passes ordinances to combat opioid epidemic with grant funding
From left, Peter Lake, Public Utility Commission of Texas chair, and Brad Jones, interim Electric Reliability Council of Texas president and CEO, expressed confidence in the Texas power grid's ability to meet the state's needs through the upcoming summer season. (Ben Thompson/Community Impact Newspaper)
Ahead of summer, regulators stress confidence in Texas power grid to meet record demand forecast
Because neither Diana Martinez Alexander nor Duncan F. Klussmann earned 50% of the votes in the March 1 primary, the two Democrats will be on the primary runoff ballots for residents of the 38th Congressional District.
Democratic candidates for U.S. Rep. District 38 share platforms ahead of May 24 runoff
The proposed budget includes pay raises for three employee groups. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Mayor Sylvester Turner announces proposed fiscal year 2023 budget