Pearland has changed dramatically over the past two decades, growing from a fast-developing suburb into one of the most diverse cities in the Houston area.

Magnolia Mayor Matthew Dantzer has now been arrested after a federal lawsuit was filed against him on top of an ongoing Texas Rangers investigation.

There is an ongoing effort to recall Texas City Mayor Dedrick Johnson. He's responding to the accusations made in an affidavit filed to recall him.

Let's celebrate the memory of former mayor Turner by sharing your most cherished moments and photos with him.

“I’ve lost a personal friend,” a somber Mayor John Whitmire said before the City Council. “No one will be able to step into Sylvester’s shoes and carry on his duties because there’s only one Sylvester Turner.”

The Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office announced they have reached an agreement with Darryl Humphrey, the Mayor of Kendleton, that will drop a charge against him.

Hollins filed a letter Tuesday with the city’s Office of the Inspector General and the Houston City Council Ethics Committee with the request.

Houston Mayor John Whitmire emphasizes the importance of community-wide preparedness for the upcoming hurricane season.

The former Mayor of Hempstead is headed to prison after pleading guilty to a first degree felony of misapplication of fiduciary property. Michael Wolfe pleaded guilty in the middle of trial and was sentenced to six years in prison.

On the eve of a new year and a new administration, Houston water customers are hopeful Mayor John Whitmire will help get to the bottom of surging, unexplained water bills.

State Sen. Whitmire is about to undergo a career change at an age when most individuals are enjoying retirement. Whitmire’s reasoning? This is a calling for him and the Houstonians who requested he come home to fix the city.

Sheila Jackson Lee is expected to address those in attendance at her Election Night watch party.

That's only the beginning of what we have instore for you in our Weekly Wrap.

Recent surveys cite crime, economic concerns and infrastructure as top issues.

U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee is joining the Houston mayoral race, scrambling the already crowded field.

On Saturday, people in the Asian American community and leaders held a rally to express outrage for Senate Bill 147.

It’s a new year, and by the end of 2023, the city of Houston will hold an election for a new mayor.

An 18-year-old college freshman is now the youngest Black mayor in U.S. history after beating out his opponent for the position in a small Arkansas town.

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has declared that the U_K_’s “golden era” of ties with China was over in his first major speech on foreign policy, and described China’s growing authoritarianism as a “systemic challenge to our values and interests.”.

The city of La Marque Mayor Keith Bell is facing a recall election this November.

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Former interim Harris County Clerk Chris Hollins announced his candidacy for Houston mayor Monday afternoon.

HOUSTON – Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said Monday that a curfew is among the “limited options” that he has available to slow the spread of coronavirus in the city as officials brace for an increase in cases after Thanksgiving travel. Turner reported an additional 685 COVID-19 cases in the city and a positivity rate of 8.4%, which is slightly lower than last week. The mayor said November was the second busiest month for testing at city-affiliated testing sites since the pandemic began. “If by chance you see me coming in, I’m not coming in there for a drink,” Turner said. He asked business owners to work with city officials in order to ensure that social-distancing and occupancy requirements are observed.

HOUSTON – Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner has issued a statement following the curfews issued in Bexar County and in San Antonio. The efforts are due to fears that the Thanksgiving weekend will end in a huge spike of COVID-19 cases, KSAT reported. At this present time, my primary concern is all the contacts that occurred yesterday during Thanksgiving and everything that happened today during Black Friday where everyone is out there shopping,” Dr. Varon said. Dr. Varon says our focus needs to be on educating others about the deadly virus. The establishments may continue to offer drive-thru, curbside or takeout service after 10 p.m. and resume dine-in service at 6 a.m. during the curfew period.

TEXAS CITY, Texas – When all votes were all counted late Tuesday night, residents in Texas City elected a new mayor. In the process of his big win, Johnson also made history for Texas City by becoming the city’s first-ever African American mayor. He is no stranger to serving the Texas City community, he was a Commissioner of District 3 for 16 years. As the city’s next mayor, Johnson says, for now, his focus is on city workers. The mayor-elect said he’s optimistic about the future of Texas city.

HOUSTON – Houston’s top doctor Dr. David Persse warned in a news conference Friday that hospitals will soon be “overwhelmed” if the area continues its uncontrolled COVID-19 spread. So while most people are walking around saying, ‘I don’t know what the problem is. I don’t know anyone who is sick. I don’t know anybody who has died, I feel fine.' “We know that it’s the right thing to do to slow down the spread of this virus,” he said.