Houston’s resilient leader | A timeline of Sylvester Turner’s legacy
Sylvester Turner, Democratic congressman and former Houston mayor, dies at 70
US Rep. and former Houston mayor Sylvester Turner dies at 70

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Houston enacts hiring freeze to boost city services, mayor says
Houston to implement hiring freeze for all departments except fire and police, mayor's office says
Houston mayor plans hiring freeze for city positions
Houston father charged with murder by fentanyl delivery in 2023 overdose of 27-year-old daughter
Joshua Youngblood was arrested Wednesday and charged with murder after he allegedly gave fentanyl to his daughter in 2023 that resulted in her fatal overdose.
A big change is coming to Downtown Houston — And it’s not just new construction
Mayor John Whitmire and Michael Heckman, President & CEO of Houston First Corporation, will present the master plan at a press conference, offering the first public glimpse into the future of Houston’s convention district and the eastern edge of downtown.

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Whitmire, Houston First unveil phase one plans for $2 billion George R. Brown expansion
Mayor John Whitmire and Houston First Corporation Unveil Master Plan to Transform the Core of East Downtown
Phase I to include dramatic convention center expansion with new plaza HOUSTON, March 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Mayor John Whitmire and Houston First Corporation today unveiled a transformational master plan to reconnect the city's East End with downtown,
Houston leaders unveil plans for massive overhaul of convention center
Houston is about to undergo one of the largest planned development projects in over 50 years, Mayor John Whitmire announced on Thursday morning. The city, along with the Houston First Corporation, unveiled its master plan to reconnect the city's East End with downtown,
Tesla planning new factory in the Houston area for 'megapacks'
Tesla is moving on plans to operate a megapack factory in the Houston area, adding to others in California, China and Nevada.

UH women's basketball coach Ronald Hughey resigns

Houston women's basketball coach Ronald Hughey resigns
Women's basketball coaches out at Houston, McNeese
Two women's basketball programs are looking for new head coaches. On Thursday, Houston announced the resignation of longtime coach Ronald Hughey, and McNeese said the contract of Lynn Kennedy will not be renewed.
UH women's basketball coach Ronald Hughey resigns after 11 seasons with Cougars
Houston women’s basketball coach Ronald Hughey has resigned after 11 seasons, the school announced Thursday. The move comes after the injury-depleted Cougars’ season ended with a 66-58 loss to Colorado in the first round of the Big 12 tournament on Wednesday.
Houston Texans’ DeMeco Ryans wants former Alabama prep star on the field more in 2025
A former Davidson High School standout, Ward made 48 tackles, including 32 solo stops, recorded five tackles for loss and intercepted two passes in 10 games in 2024. Ward returned one of the interceptions 65 yards for a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans on Nov. 24 for the third pick-six of his career.
Woman on Phoenix-bound plane strips naked before takeoff, delays flight, per Houston police
The unidentified woman was transported for medical evaluation after the plane returned to the gate at the Houston airport, police said.