Abby Church

Tensions flared at Houston City Council Wednesday, as Mayor John Whitmire and council members clashed over the application of a new charter amendment that allows members to add items to council meeting agendas.

Mayor John Whitmire shared his water bill improvement plan, with the goal of providing relief to thousands of Houston customers.

Many Houston City Council members are throwing their support behind Police Chief Troy Finner, but it won't stop them from scrutinizing the police budget in May.

Proposals to make it easier to extend paid parking meter hours and install speed cushions did not advance in Proposition A committee.

Houston City Council approved a 12-month consulting contract to study the Solid Waste Management Department's problems and recommend service improvements.

Harris County Judge Hidalgo and Houston Mayor Whitmire took the unusual step of tackling a severe weather event from separate podiums this week.

Most roads are clear in Kingwood, but some neighborhoods such as North Shore may not be accessible to residents yet, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said.

Houston Mayor Whitmire and Texas Land Commissioner Buckingham say they are poised to usher in new era of cooperation as hurricane season approaches.

Houston City Council members were quick to offer words of support for the outgoing police chief, while several members came to his defense.

Mayor John Whitmire's independent panel into the HPD dropped cases scandal found systemwide failures in the department and pushes for change