After four failed attempts, City Council finally came up with a definition of the city’s core services Monday, selecting “public safety, water and wastewater, streets and drainage and solid waste management” as the primary responsibilities to taxpayers. Continue Reading »
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Houston’s same-sex benefits stand, for now
Married same-sex couples will continue to receive health and life insurance benefits from the city of Houston, a federal judge ruled Friday, pending the outcome of an appeal in a separate lawsuit. Continue Reading »
The Rebirth of Memorial Park
In the summer of 2011, Houston experienced its driest year on record and the summer included 46 consecutive days with temperatures of at least 100 degrees. Continue Reading »
Petition To Force Recall of Equal Rights Ordinance Ruled Invalid
City officials say a petition to repeal Houston’s new Equal Rights Ordinance doesn’t have enough valid signatures to put the issue on the ballot. But people opposed to the ordinance say they’re not giving up the fight. Continue Reading »