Happy Juneteenth 2021 This year marks the 156th anniversary of the date that news of the Emancipation Proclamation first reached Texas and was read aloud in Galveston on June 19,1865—two years after it had become U.S. law. The moment was significant. Texas had been the last of the Confederate states in which [...]
Mayor Turner shares information about the proposed City of Houston water and wastewater rate increase Dear Houstonians, I encourage you to read the following information to stay informed about the water infrastructure needs of our city. Next Wednesday, June 23, Houston City Council will vote on water and wastewater rate increases for Houston water customers. Houston Public [...]
Proposed Water Rate Changes Friends, Next week, City Council will vote on water and wastewater rate increases for Houston water customers. Every five years, the city studies our utility rates and makes a decision about whether or not to update or restructure our billing system. In 2015, during our last study, [...]
Houston Public Works Water, Wastewater Changes Overview District K Residents, Happy Friday! Many of you may not be aware of the vote on the water and wastewater rate increase that will take place at next week's city council meeting. The actual item was on this week's agenda however my colleagues [...]
HOUSTON — The Brays Oaks Management District in southwest Houston will kick off its Livable Centers Study — aimed at improving neighborhood walkability, transit options, environmental quality and economic development — with an in-person public workshop on Thursday, June 24, 2021, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m at India House, 8888 W Bellfort Ave. All presentation [...]
The Apartment PIP meeting is scheduled for tomorrow June 15th at 12:00pm. The guest speaker for the meeting will be Sergeant Tracy Hicks from Auto Theft. The presentation will focus Catalytic Converter thefts. The HPD South Gessner Division is looking forward to having everyone join us for this meeting and presentation. The lunch sponsor for the [...]
Introducing the Police Transparency Dashboard Friends, Last year, I championed an idea to create a mechanism for the public to file and track complaints of police misconduct online, as well as house relevant HPD data and policy to ensure we held officers accountable for their actions. I wanted to make filing [...]
District K Friends, As we embark on the beginning of summer, I am thankful for the many strides our communities have made together. It is nice to be back in the city hall chambers and meeting in person again. While our Tuesday public sessions are still virtual, we have resumed in person city [...]
Houston Fire Department’s hiring process is open. No prior experience is required. Houston Fire Department is committed in developing a workforce that is reflective of and from the community served. More information can be found here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/houston/jobs/3096806/fire-fighter-trainee.
