Emma Whalen
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Mountain View, CA, United States
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Houston arm of national advocacy group fundraises to restore historic Midtown outpost
LULAC, or the League of United Latin American Citizens, has deep roots in Houston. → Read More
‘It could have been a lot worse': Houston begins cleanup after Hurricane Nicholas
As the remnants of Hurricane Nicholas pass through the Houston area, Mayor Sylvester Turner reported the city saw zero injuries or fatalities overnight. → Read More
Parking rules under review in Midtown area
Houston officials are mulling a series of parking policy changes in Midtown, some of which may reduce congestion in the popular nightlife and dining destination. → Read More
City Council debate reveals kinks in charter amendment process
When the Houston city secretary’s office finished verifying a petition submitted by organizers aiming to change power dynamics at City Hall, the group behind the petition said they did not expect they would have to wait two years before their proposal will be up for a citywide vote. → Read More
How Houstonians can help those affected by Hurricane Ida
Find out how to help Houston's neighbors in need. → Read More
Midtown TIRZ OKs infrastructure deal with Rice University around Ion campus
The area surrounding The Ion, a tech industry incubator developed by Rice University in Midtown, could see millions of dollars of infrastructure improvements and a new parking garage. → Read More
Houston establishes city's first women’s commission focusing on health and economic disparities
In an effort spearheaded by Houston City Council Member Abbie Kamin, Houston now has its first ever women’s commission. → Read More
Houston now offering $150 COVID-19 vaccine incentive
The effort follows the success of Harris County offering a similar incentive for first doses beginning Aug. 17 that has proven successful. County health officials reported a 529% increase in vaccinations after the incentive was put in place. → Read More
Houston coronavirus updates: City passes ‘grim milestone’ of 3,000 deaths
Houston’s latest surge of COVID-19 cases is proving to be the most severe to date, city officials told reporters Aug. 17. The highly contagious delta variant is driving the uptick in cases, mostly among the unvaccinated, Chief Medical Officer Dr. David Persse said. → Read More
Harris County offering $100 incentive for vaccinations
In the latest effort to increase vaccination rates, Harris County is offering recipients $100 to get a COVID-19 shot at any of its county-run sites. → Read More
Legal questions cloud Houston City Council vote to set 2023 charter election date
In a contentious vote Aug. 11, Houston City Council voted to place a proposed city charter amendment on the November 2023 ballot rather than the November 2021 ballot. → Read More
Lawsuit, FBI probe resurface old questions about Harris County Constable’s Office
From the cover of our August edition: A lawsuit and FBI investigation directed toward Harris County Precinct 1 Constable Alan Rosen and two staff members are resurfacing questions about efficiency and oversight in a county where several law enforcement jurisdictions overlap. → Read More
Concrete supply, delays stunt street rehab initiative
Many of the street rehabilitation projects planned throughout the city had been delayed. → Read More
Houston petition circulators concerned proposals will be left off November ballot
With Harris County’s Aug. 16 filing deadline for the November election soon approaching, two ongoing charter amendment efforts are in limbo. → Read More
Houston petition circulators concerned proposals will be left off November ballot
With Harris County’s Aug. 16 filing deadline for the November election soon approaching, two ongoing charter amendment efforts are in limbo. → Read More
Federal eviction moratorium extended as Harris County continues financial relief efforts
Harris County tenants behind on rent have some opportunity for relief after federal officials extended the U.S. eviction moratorium to Oct. 3 and local leaders opened a new direct assistance fund. → Read More
Houston municipal union secures 9% raises over three years and $14.25 minimum wage
Houston municipal workers will see a 9% increase in pay over the next three years after the City Council officially approved a new labor contract negotiated between Mayor Sylvester Turner and the union known as Houston Organization of Public Employees, or HOPE. → Read More
Houston Health Department offering $25 gift cards with vaccinations
While supplies last, the department will offer 1,900 gift cards from retailers including Walmart, Target, Old Navy, Ross, Amazon, Shell and Walgreens. The department will also offer $25 METRO fare cards from The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County. Funding for the program comes from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. → Read More
Appeals court rules in favor of union in longstanding Houston firefighters pay parity case
Houston firefighters were dealt a win July 29 when a 14th Court of Appeals judge ruled in favor of a pay parity measure that has been caught in legal dispute since 2018. → Read More
Pride Houston fall parade and festival canceled due to COVID-19 concerns
Pride Houston organizers July 25 announced the downtown annual parade and festival scheduled for, Sept. 25, will be replaced by a Montrose block party and other events in light of recent spikes in COVID-19 cases. → Read More