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Houston City Council meeting: Council members spent majority of 1st Proposition A meeting debating over powers

John Whitmire is sworn in as Houston's new mayor: Watch live

John Whitmire highlights public safety during inaugural speech

City of Houston gets rid of fee for residents who request street lights installations – Houston Public Media

Prior to the vote, a resident who wanted a new street light had to pay the first year's operational costs, about $200.

KPRC 2 Investigates uncovers millions of dollars in questionable contracts

KPRC 2 Investigates uncovers millions of dollars in city contracts related to the water department linked to questionable companies. Your tax dollars ‘DRAINED’ while so many people are struggling with increasing water rates and sky-high bills.

'You're rude!' Houston mayor refuses to answer 'DRAINED' customers questions. What do Council Members say?

Houston's Mayor had some choice words for KPRC 2 Investigates Amy Davis two weeks after residents praised her, and Council Members pledged to help them finally.

Mulch fire burning for 4 days in Spring Branch construction site causes concern for residents in neighboring areas

A mulch fire at a construction site has been burning since Friday, which has caused concerns for several residents in the Spring Branch area.

Houston officials put responsibility of ditch maintenance back in hands of city, not residents – Houston Public Media

“Previously the onus was on the property owner and now the city is taking back that responsibility,” said Mayor Sylvester Turner. 

Bria Place replat approved by Houston Planning Commission despite resident concerns about short-term rentals

The project is located at 2308 Dunlavy St., Houston, just north of Fairview Street. It is being developed by former Houston Texan Darryl Sharpton, who is looking to build two single-family homes at the site.

Houston lays out new rules after fatal Watson Grinding explosion

Houston lays out new rules after fatal Watson Grinding explosion Community Impact Newspaper Share: Just under a year after an explosion at Watson Grinding & Manufacturing killed two and damaged over 400 structures, including homes, Houston City Council approved a new set of rules regarding storage of hazardous materials. "A lot of my constituents have asked what was going to come of this," said District A Council Member Amy Peck, who represents the northwest area of Houston where the explosion occurred. "In a city without zoning, this is very important," Council Member Sallie Alcorn said. The amendments to an existing ordinance strengthen the fire marshal's enforcement capabilities and adds libraries, churches, public parks and community centers to the list of locations that businesses that store hazardous materials must stay farther than 1,000 feet away from.