Houston residents can expect to see increases on their water bills starting in April as part of the city's five-year plan to fund its sewer system repairs. According to Houston Public Works ...

Houston Mayor John Whitmire announced a deal on Wednesday with the plaintiffs in a lawsuit over city spending on streets and drainage, slashing what would have been a more than $330 million budget ...

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- It's a sight becoming increasingly common for Houstonians: gushing water spewed from broken city pipes left to leak onto public sidewalks and roads for days, sometimes ...

One hundred twenty years ago today, Houston residents chose to end the ward system, a way of governance that had divided the city into six wards and ruled Houston since its founding days.

HOUSTON — On Wednesday, Houston City Council will have its first chance to officially discuss a Texas Supreme Court decision that has put them on the hook to pay $100 million annually.

The City of Houston launched the 311 Houston Service Helpline in 2001. Those within city limits can dial the number for help with traffic fines and sewer concerns to pothole problems and ...

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The City of Houston has cut its $320 million budget deficit by one-third after reaching a deal on a street and drainage lawsuit payout. On Tuesday, Houston Mayor John ...

HOUSTON — Hundreds of City of Houston employees picked up their retirement papers Thursday, marking the end of their careers at various departments and the continuing efforts for the city to ...

Houston officials and business owners are growing concerned about the accuracy of a disparity study the city needs to help defend itself in a lawsuit attempting to eradicate its minority business ...

Tensions rose between Houston Mayor John Whitmire and city council members on Wednesday over calls for the fire department to increase protections for victims of sexual misconduct and other forms ...

was given the green light by Houston City Council to acquire two plots of land near The Rustic for its expansion. The project would move the nearby restaurant and music venue to another nearby site.