Houston faces projected $88 million budget gap as property tax revenue forecast falls
Houston’s projected $88 million budget gap raises questions about property tax revenue, operational savings and funding for city services.
Houston’s projected $88 million budget gap raises questions about property tax revenue, operational savings and funding for city services.
safety
One person is dead and another was injured after an electrocution incident involving power lines in the Acres Homes area of Houston Wednesday. It happened in the 8500 block of Observatory Street. The Houston Fire Department says a bucket on a bucket truck was being raised into tr...
Local
Afternoon highs Thursday will remain in the low 90s. Humidity is also elevated with feels-like temperatures near 100. Expect low rain chances Thursday along with a few showers with the front Friday....
News
A man is recovering from a broken leg and other injuries following an incident involving a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent — and two very different stories are emerging about what actually happened. Miguel Parra-Hernandez’s family says he was struck by an ICE agent...
safety
Houston police are investigating after a body was recovered from Buffalo Bayou near James Bute Park on Wednesday morning, marking the second body found in the waterway in less than 24 hours....
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As the cost of living puts pressure on household budgets, more consumers are turning to buy now, pay later services to cover everyday expenses, including groceries. While the apps offer a way to spread out payments, financial experts warn that relying on them for necessities can ...
schools
Texas Rep. Jeff Leach has asked Attorney General Ken Paxton to investigate the Transgender Education Network of Texas over a "Back to School Toolkit" he claims may violate state law....
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Camera-equipped smart glasses can look like ordinary eyewear, making it difficult to tell when someone may be recording. As the technology becomes more common, child safety experts are urging parents to talk with their children about privacy, personal safety and what to do if the...
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Polls have shown the hotly contested U.S. Senate race in Texas is in a dead heat.
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After a federal immigration agent struck a man with his vehicle on Saturday, immigrant rights advocates and family members are demanding witnesses be protected from deportation — and disputing the official account of the event. A spokesperson for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enfo...
parks
Candidates are promising to make life more affordable. But for Houstonians trying to buy a home, what would actually help? Houston Realtor Bill Baldwin and Chantel Cox, director of housing counseling at Avenue, say it will take more than campaign promises. They want more homes pe...
government
Houston City Council approved millions of dollars in road, drainage and wastewater improvements Wednesday, October 14, including funding for a long-awaited Tanner Road project and work aimed at improving the city’s sewer system. The projects could affect drivers, nearby residents...
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Entergy Texas has officially placed its Orange County Advanced Power Station into service, adding a new around-the-clock power source to meet growing energy demands across Southeast Texas. The 1,215-megawatt facility — known as OCAPS — can generate enough electricity to power mor...
