Houston drivers could soon receive parking tickets in the mail rather than on their windshields, under a proposed ordinance up for a vote Wednesday. The change is part of a broader effort to modernize the city's parking enforcement — but some drivers say they're not convinced it's a good idea.

The City of Galveston said to discourage people from parking overnight on the seawall in the days leading up to Mardi Gras, there will be a $250 citation fee.