Houston’s Midtown development zone repeatedly has put its affordable housing funds to questionable use, and now faces scrutiny from auditors and from prosecutors pressing corruption charges against a ...

The Houston Police Department is facing a staffing shortage in a city with a growing population of 2.3 million.

The $2.3 million street safety project drew protest and praise before and after construction wrapped up in 2023. The recent ...

John Whitmire made a strong-mayor decision to remove bicycle lanes from Austin Street in Midtown — in the name of public safety, of course — and the choice did not sit well with some residents who ...

The Montrose Bridge lights, long mired in controversy, have returned, but not in a new way. The colorful light display will ...

Houston Mayor John Whitmire has been known for making inroads in both political parties throughout his career.

On Tuesday, Hollins released a new report that says over $72 million in overtime spending is budgeted to the city’s solid waste, police and fire departments for fiscal year 2025. The city is already ...

Houston City Controller Chris Hollins warns of a financial crisis due to excessive overtime costs for police, firefighters, and trash collectors, while Mayor Whitmire dismisses the concerns as ...

A new report showed a $72 million overtime surge within the City of Houston's Solid Waste, police and fire departments.

Houston removes Midtown bike lane barriers, citing public safety. Cyclists protest, claiming setback for urban transport, as ...

According to the City of Houston Controller's Office, the overtime pay to vital municipal workers is deepening the city's ...

Mayor John Whitmire said Wednesday that Houston would install 100 emergency generators at fire stations, libraries and other ...