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The city of Houston is shown at sunset. A married white couple is suing the city over a mandate that a specific percentage of government contracts must go to minority-owned firms. (Photo: Adobe Stock)
Politics of Houston. The politics of Houston in the U.S. state of Texas are complex and constantly shifting in part because the city is one of the fastest growing major cities in the United States and is the largest without zoning laws. Houston was founded in 1836 and incorporated in 1837. The city is the county seat of Harris County.
City of Houston Fire Department ( HFD) is the agency that provides fire protection and emergency medical services for the city of Houston, Texas, United States, the fourth largest city in the United States. HFD is responsible for preserving life and property for a population of more than 2 million in an area totaling 654 square miles (1,690 km ...
June 2, 2024 at 5:27 PM. HOUSTON - Houston janitors organized with SEIU Texas ratified a new contract with cleaning companies on Saturday. The contract includes significant wage increases for the ...
The Houston City Council is a city council for the city of Houston in the U.S. state of Texas . The Council has sixteen members: eleven from council districts and five elected at-large. The members of the Council are elected every four years, with the most recent election being held in 2023 and the next being held in 2027.
Houston Independent School District takeover. The Houston Independent School District takeover is a 2023 takeover of the state's largest school district by the Texas Education Agency, replacing the superintendent and elected board of trustees with a board of managers and a new superintendent appointed by the Texas commissioner of education.
HOUSTON - The severe weather that rolled through the Houston area has city and county officials urging drivers to stay off the road.. The severe weather has left behind downed power lines, debris ...
KEN MILLER and JUAN A. LOZANO. May 8, 2024 at 8:00 PM. HOUSTON (AP) — Houston’s mayor has replaced the city’s police chief, saying Wednesday it was the best thing for a law enforcement ...