Tag: Local
Hello Houston (July 25, 2025) | Houston Public Media
On today's Hello Houston, Ernie and guest host Doris Childress discuss today's top stories at the top of each hour, including the University of...
Nearly 17,000 people withdrawn from housing voucher waitlist after Houston Housing Authority update | Houston Public Media
About 16,600 people lost their place on the Houston Housing Authority's (HHA) Housing Choice Voucher waitlist after failing to update their information in May...
University of Houston to host Texas congressional redistricting hearing Saturday | Houston Public Media
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Texas state representatives will convene at the University of Houston Saturday to hear public comments on plans to redraw congressional maps...
Houston City Council delays spending plan for federal recovery funds amid disagreement over home repairs | Houston Public Media
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Houston City Council Member Letitia Plummer on Wednesday delayed a contentious plan from Mayor John Whitmire's administration outlining spending priorities for...
Why Kerr County didn’t upgrade its flood warning system (July 24, 2025) | Houston Public Media
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Survey: Former Mayor Annise Parker favored by voters for 2026 Harris County Judge election | Houston Public Media
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Harris County voters slightly favor former Houston Mayor Annise Parker in the 2026 Harris County Judge election next year, according...
Texas Republicans, Gov. Abbott, were reluctant to redraw congressional maps. Then Trump got involved. | Houston Public Media
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“Texas Republicans, including Gov. Abbott, were reluctant to redraw the state's congressional maps. Then Trump got involved.” was first published by...
Texas Democrats consider breaking quorum, other strategies as special session launches | Houston Public Media
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Democratic lawmakers at the state capital on Monday said they are keeping all options on the table to stop Republican leaders...
Houston waived more than 230 sidewalk construction requirements since rule change in September | Houston Public Media
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Over an eight-month period after Houston Mayor John Whitmire instructed the city's planning department to "use discretion and waive sidewalk construction"...
Appeals court upholds Texas law limiting cities’ enforcement of local ordinances | Houston Public Media
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