Community Impact

Houston City Council expedites $16M flood prevention project for Turkey Gully

Flooding is expected to be reduced for up to 238 homes and businesses located near Turkey Gully after Houston City Council voted to expedite a drainage and paving project for the area on Jan. 14.
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‘Fight this’: Harris County residents turn out to oppose Ben Taub Hospital expansion into Hermann Park

A Wednesday night meeting held in Hermann Park's Cherie Flores Garden Pavilion drew a crowd of hundreds of Houston residents, ...
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Whitmire’s administration could be forced to save more money, increase transparency on infrastructure changes

Houston Mayor John Whitmire looks on as protesters disrupt a Houston City Council meeting on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. As Houston's financial foundation faces structural instability and infrastructure ...
Community Impact

Houston City Council extends early childhood education program with $100K grant

Houston’s Infant and Early Childhood Development Enrichment Program will receive $100,000 more in funding to help children from low- to moderate-income families after Houston City Council approved the ...