Houston’s expedited legislative process, while aiding in efficiency, negatively impacts civic engagement and council members’ ability to deliberate.

The Houston City Council voted Wednesday to try to boost participation in the public comment sessions of meetings by moving ...

Houston City Council will hold monthly evening public comment sessions to boost community civic engagement, as part of a ...

The Houston City Council agreed to shift some meetings to the evening for public input to make it more convenient for Houstonians.

Houston City Council approved the $16.7 billion Capital Improvement Plan for fiscal year 2026-30, prioritizing nearly half of its funding to improving the city’s water and wastewater infrastructure, ...

Housing Houston mayor, after scrapping public hearing on proposed affordable housing developments, plans Feb. 7 engagement session. Houston City Council member Tiffany Thomas, who served as the ...

Though it is only mid-way through the summer, the upcoming October elections are weighing on the minds of voters. In Houston, ...

The five candidates running for Houston City Council in District D have said they believe it’s important to engage with residents to keep them informed about issues in their neighborhoods. Each ...

Houston City Council is supporting 15 proposed affordable housing developments after delaying a vote last week on two projects facing opposition. Council voted on Wednesday to support The Upland ...

Houston’s council members are expected to vote Wednesday, April 10 on whether to extend the time parking meters are enforced across the city. Skip Navigation Share on Facebook ...

Houston City Council members challenge Mayor Whitmire's $650M firefighter deal. ... however, due to minimal engagement from your office on any specifics, ...