Houston Politics & Policy
By Jasper Scherer
Some East End and Midtown developers would no longer have to comply with a city ordinance requiring businesses and residences to provide a minimum number of parking spots if Houston city council approves a ...
Buzbee pours $5.5M into mayoral bid, Turner reports raising $1.7M
Millionaire trial lawyer Tony Buzbee has continued to pump millions of dollars into his campaign for Houston mayor, contributing $5.5 million of his personal wealth during the first six months of the year ...
Pearland Councilman Reed joins race for Texas' 22nd Congressional District
Pearland City Councilman Derrick Reed announced Monday he is running for Texas' 22nd Congressional District, becoming the third Democrat to vie for the seat held by U.S. Rep. Pete Olson, R-Sugar Land.
Small plane crashes into Katy community center, killing pilot
A small plane crashed into a community center in Katy Saturday morning, sending parts of the plane flying into a pool and leaving the plane and parts of a building in flames.
Tropical Storm Barry could produce rain, thunderstorms in Houston Saturday
Tropical Storm Barry reached the Louisiana coast Saturday morning and was moving northwest toward Arkansas, possibly bringing afternoon rain and thunderstorms to the Houston area.
Activists plan vigil, rally on four-year anniversary of Sandra Bland's death
A group of activists has scheduled a vigil and rally Saturday in Prairie View to honor Sandra Bland, the 28-year-old African American woman who was found dead in a Waller County jail cell four years ago.
Top Houston, Harris County officials condemn raids expected to target immigrant families
Houston's top elected and law enforcement officials sharply rebuked federal authorities' expected efforts to arrest undocumented immigrant families in Houston.
Youth movement seeks to remake Houston city council
Inspired by the recent electoral success of millennial and Generation Z-aged candidates, more young people are running for Houston city council than ever before.
Houston gets $6.2 million from FEMA for Harvey vehicle repairs, replacement
The Federal Emergency Management Agency on Thursday announced it had awarded the city of Houston more than $6.2 million to repair and replace vehicles damaged by Hurricane Harvey floodwaters.
Houston petition drive for 'anti-pay-to-play' measure falls short of signature requirement
The political action committee that launched a petition drive aimed at limiting the influence of city contractors and vendors did not gather enough signatures to put its measure on the November ballot.
'Anti-pay-to-play' petition drive falls short of signature requirement
City council passes capital projects plan without proposal to...
Houston city council on Wednesday passed the five-year capital improvement plan proposed by Mayor Sylvester Turner's administration, after council members shot down an amendment seeking to distribute ...
Federal $2B consent decree could hike Houston water rates next...
Houston would add $2 billion to its planned sewer system improvements over the next 15 years under a proposed deal with state and federal regulators that is expected to produce higher water bills as soon ...
Turner wants to amend curfew with lower fines, no daytime hours
Mayor Sylvester Turner said he will ask Houston city council within the next month to approve a new version of the city's juvenile curfew with a lower maximum fine and reduced hours.
Approval of $2B consent decree could hike Houston's water...
Man charged in Jazmine Barnes' killing out on bond
One of the two men facing capital murder charges in the shooting death of a 7-year-old Houston girl last December is out on bond, court records show.
Bridge may be named for Maleah Davis in Arkansas County where...
The Arkansas county where a Houston 4-year-old's remains were found in late May after a month-long search that captivated the nation is working to rename a nearby bridge in her honor.
Public's help sought in locating man in connection with NW...
Police are asking for the public's help in finding a person of interest in a Saturday morning stabbing in northwest Houston that left a woman hospitalized.
Harris County sheriff's deputy dies while responding to stabbing
Harris County Sheriff's deputy Omar Diaz died Saturday morning after experiencing a medical emergency at the scene of a stabbing in northwest Harris County, the sheriff's office announced.
Motorcycle driver killed in collision after driving without...
A 24-year-old motorcycle driver was killed late Friday evening after colliding with another vehicle in west Harris County, officials said.
Judge temporarily bars Houston from enforcing petition drive...
A federal judge has granted a temporary restraining order on Houston's requirement that people who circulate referendum and initiative petitions be residents and registered voters in the city, barring ...