Houston’s political ward system was ended by a referendum 120 years ago, but the wards still make up a large part of the city’s culture.

For James Walker II, the music at the Eldorado Ballroom has never stopped. After World War II, his father opened the ...

Some residents of Houston's Fifth Ward, where there is ongoing soil and water testing for cancer-causing toxic chemicals, now have the opportunity to receive free cancer screenings as part of a ...

The funding source for Mayor John Whitmire’s push to end street homelessness in Houston is about $40 million shy of its $70 million goal. The city is still looking for funds from Harris County ...

Current Ward II alderpersons are Sheila Walker and Tim Ceplina. Ceplina’s seat – which he is not running for – is open. Candidates are Ann Tottingham, Brittany Weinpert and David Weybright ...

For years, neighbors living near the development at 800 Middle Street said they have been raising concerns to the City of Houston and their elected officials about the exposed toxic ash in the area.

Although Houston’s ordinance was approved in April, it won’t officially take effect until Jan. 1, 2026, giving short-term rental (STR) owners time to prepare. The city will start accepting ...

He leaves a lasting legacy in the city's public service and civil rights history. Milton C. Alford, Houston's first Black firefighter, passes at 97, leaving a legacy of courage and commitment.

Jimmie Ward, a safety for the Houston Texans, was arrested at his home in Texas on Thursday on a family violence felony assault charge, according to authorities. Ward, 33, was arrested following an ...

While the world waits for the release of Grand Theft Auto 6 after another significant delay, one TikTok user is meticulously recreating Houston in Roblox with an extremely accurate Bayou City ...

Houston residents with horrific stories of criminal activity and nightly nuisances have weighed in on the city’s proposed ordinance to regulate short-term rental properties listed on platforms ...

The city of Houston will need to find a new source of funding for building a 20,000-square-foot lab near the Texas Medical Center after a federal grant was canceled. Here's where the project ...