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Novak has been the city's fire chief since December 2024 and joined the department in 1996, starting as a firefighter-paramedic.
Panzarella was sworn in on May 27 and will serve as council member for District C until January 2028.
By: Ariel Worthy
Houston City Council approved changes to the city’s master pay structure May 27, adjusting minimum rate offers for certain jobs. The ordinance passed unanimously without discussion.
West U Parks & Rec announced May 27 that it will run a pilot program on a trial basis.
By: Ariel Worthy
Two council members are proposing amending the fiscal year 2026-27 budget to include $3 million to address illegal dumping.
By: Ariel Worthy
Houston will open 22 cooling centers this summer for residents and will receive over $80,000 for air conditioning units and cooling devices for residents in need.
By: Ariel Worthy
Nearly 80% of Houston residents who participated in a budget survey said they would like to see more spending on infrastructure.
By: Ariel Worthy
Houston officials preliminarily voted to reassess how the open space ordinance funds and distributes park improvements across the city.
By: Ariel Worthy
Houston City Council, on June 3, unanimously approved spending $31.8 million for a design-build contract on a new customer-facing animal adoption center located at 105 Sabine St., which will be approximately 25,000 square feet and can hold up to 120 animals.
Houston has opened its homeless hub and taken in dozens of residents.
