The department has been a point of contention for city leaders for years as it struggles to adequately provide services.

Mayor Whitmire said the new police unit is part of an initiative to ensure compliance from local bars and clubs.

A Montrose apartment complex that a City of Houston lawsuit claims has been riddled with crime for years has new owners who ...

Investigates found the Oyster Hut still operating despite a history of complaints, citations, and lack of permits with the ...

With recycling complaints spiking and the department losing 30 workers, city leaders are seriously considering this option.

Houston City Council meeting, Larrius Hassan, interim director of the Solid Waste Management Department, brought forth issues within the department, including aging fleets, credit card mismanagement ...

Since late June, more than $36K in SNAP benefits have been stolen from legally resettled refugees in San Antonio, leaving ...

A looming redistricting fight, flood response, and THC are on the agenda. But don’t be surprised to see dead bills from the ...

On July 15, officers were dispatched to an Ozark Avenue residence for a wellbeing check. Richard L. Michael, 49, of Cabool, was arrested for second-degree domestic assault and transported to the Texas ...

The Texas Legislature will convene a 30-day special session on Monday to address 18 items outlined by Governor Greg Abbott, including flood relief, THC product regulation, and congressional ...

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