HealthcareLocal NewsTravis County Adopts Resolution to Deprioritize Prosecution of Abortions
Hudson Callender27 mins ago
Travis County is the latest local Texas government attempting to circumvent the state's abortion laws.
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Criminal JusticeLocal NewsAfter Pastor’s Criticism, Houston Police Chief Says Crime Is Down From Last Year
Holly HansenSeptember 2, 2022
The city’s police chief reported that overall crime is down from last year while still well above 2019 levels.
EnergyFederalLocal NewsTransportationHouston Wins $21.6 Million Grant for 20 Electric Buses, Charging Infrastructure
Holly HansenAugust 17, 2022
Under Mayor Turner’s Climate Action Plan, Houston is touting a move away from clean diesel and CNG buses to “100 percent no emission” buses.
Criminal JusticeGunsLocal NewsHouston’s ‘No Questions Asked’ Gun Buyback Criticized By Democratic District Attorney
Holly HansenAugust 10, 2022
Kim Ogg warned that Houston’s no-questions-asked program would impede the investigation and prosecution of violent crime and incentivize firearm theft.
Criminal JusticeFederalLocal NewsDepartment of Justice Investigating Houston Over Illegal Dumping, Including ‘Dead Bodies’
Holly HansenJuly 25, 2022
Mayor Sylvester Turner calls the investigation into Houston’s handling of illegal dumping in minority neighborhoods a “slap in the face.”
87th LegislatureGunsSix Republicans Join Letter of Big City Mayors Calling for Gun Control Measures
Brad JohnsonJune 22, 2022
The group of mayors pointed to red flag laws, expanded background checks, and a 21-year-old limit to purchase "assault weapons."
Local NewsTaxes & SpendingMayor Turner’s Proposed 2023 Houston Budget Covers Shortfall With $160 Million in Federal ARPA Funds
Holly HansenMay 13, 2022
The proposed $5.7 billion budget represents a 9 percent increase and will draw on federal funds to cover shortfalls while bolstering reserve funds to $311 million.
Amid ongoing litigation over firefighter compensation, the Houston City Council approved a contract negotiated between Mayor Sylvester Turner and the police union.
Criminal JusticeLocal NewsHarris County Texas Bail Bond Board Rejects Calls to Impose New Regulations
Holly HansenMarch 11, 2022
While some officials pushed for a new rule, several experts disputed the authority of the local licensing board to impose a rule requiring 10 percent down payments on bonds.
JudicialLocal NewsStatewide NewsTexas GOP Lawsuit Against City of Houston Over Convention Cancellation May Continue, Appeals Court Rules
Brad JohnsonMarch 4, 2022
The appeals court ruled that the city left out a key part of its force majeure argument in the motion for the lower court to toss the case.
Criminal JusticeLocal NewsHouston, Harris County Leaders Respond to Surging Homicide Rates
Holly HansenFebruary 3, 2022
County Judge Hidalgo spotlighted the demolition of a vacant lot, while Mayor Turner announced a new initiative that includes overtime pay for police officers and a $1 million gun buy-back program.
HealthcareLocal NewsIn First Reported Omicron Death, Harris County Man Had Underlying Health Conditions
Holly HansenDecember 27, 2021
Although some media outlets characterized a Harris County man’s death as the first due to Omicron in the nation, the local health department reports underlying health issues and has not released the primary cause of death.