โWhat are we waiting for?โ Tense moments during city council meeting over $5M Fifth Ward relocation fund proposal
Last year, the Houston Health Department said it found cancer-causing chemicals in the soil around the Union Pacific Railroad yard. The soil contained dioxin, a highly toxic chemical compound associated with cancer and other severe health risks.
โThey donโt care about humanityโ: Tenants left with no A/C at Timber Ridge Apartments on Houstonโs east side
For many Houston tenants, it takes just a few minutes to submit a maintenance request online. Well, apparently it takes just over 30 seconds to fix an air conditioner thatโs been out since Memorial Day at one east-side complex.
Investigates: Emails show city council relations director, William Paul Thomas, had close communication with private businessman
City of Houston leaders are calling for an outside investigation into the actions of a now former city director, William Paul Thomas, after KPRC 2 Investigates uncovered emails showing negotiations in favor of a private businessman.
Houston City Councilwoman proposes major changes to Houston police as calls for defunding police grow nationwide
HOUSTON โ Mayor Sylvester Turner explained what Houstonians were asking his administration to do in the days since police brutality in the city and country has come under the spotlight. Mayor Turnerโs comments come at a time when police departments nationwide are being scrutinized for their funding and how funds are utilized. โA lot of people think that we are defunding the police department and that is absolutely not what we are doing,โ Plummer said. If we can save them from early on, we can prevent them from getting into the system,โ said Plummer. Joe Gamaldi, president of HPDโs Union did not comment, only stating that he is waiting to see how the budget process plays out on Wednesday at City Hall.
Mayor Turnerโs special adviser and long-time friend, Keith Wade, dies of coronavirus
HOUSTON โ Houston Mayor Sylvester Turnerโs long-time friend and special advisor, Keith Wade, died Thursday, the mayorโs office confirmed to KPRC 2. Remembered as a mainstay in Houston politics, Wade spent his career behind the scenes, working with some of Houstonโs most prominent leaders. Left to right: William-Paul Thomas, Mayor Sylvester Turner, Harry Hayes, Keith Wade. Keith Wade stood by me through one of my most trying times. ๐๐พ@SylvesterTurner โ Hubert Roberson (@HubertRoberson2) May 22, 2020Mr. Keith Wade was a silent soldier but always took a moment to mentor, teach, provide wisdom, and lead.
Mayor Turner tests negative for COVID-19 after City Council member tests positive
HOUSTON โ Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner tested negative for the coronavirus Thursday, days after City Councilwoman Letitia Plummer tested positive for the virus. Turner along with several council members got tested Tuesday and Turner said he got his test results within 48 hours. โI encourage Houstonians to get tested," Turner said in a written statement. "It is a quick process, and it does not matter if you have symptoms or are asymptomatic. The results will help you take better control of your health during the pandemic.