Houston begins negotiations with HPD union officials. Here's what they are discussing.
The city began negotiations this month with Houston police union officials on a new contract, with the current set to expire ...
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Mayor Whitmire unveils study on waste as Houston faces daunting budget deficit
Houston Mayor John Whitmire repeatedly pointed to the study as an opportunity to cut unnecessary spending and duplication.
When is Whitmire going to share his plan to balance Houston's budget? | Editorial
Mayor Whitmire can only milk so much out of Metro. He needs to come out with a plan and speak plainly about a possible ...
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‘A real gut punch’ — Houston budget deficit balloons after court ruling on infrastructure spending
City officials are grappling with a $100 million price tag for required spending on streets and drainage. The city now faces ...
Texas Supreme Court ruling compounds Houston’s growing budget crisis
"We are rapidly approaching a point where, without significant budget cuts or new revenue, certifying the budget may no ...
Houston city controller proposes emergency task force for city budget
"We are rapidly approaching a point where, without significant budget cuts or new revenue, certifying the budget may no ...
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Houston's top finance official says he may not certify city's next budget as deficit grows
After a lawsuit loss, the city must come up with an additional $100 million each year to spend on roads and drainage. The ...
Houston controller says he may not certify budget as deficit grows
After a lawsuit loss, the city must come up with an additional $100 million each year to spend on roads and drainage. The city attorney said his interpretation is that the money is due by June.
City Controller says Houston may go bankrupt | CW39 Houston
The city of Houston may be in a financial bind by June if something doesn't change. Recently, the city controller, Chris ...
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Houston faces $100 million financial 'gut punch'
A recent Texas Supreme Court decision will force the city to increase the amount of property tax revenue allocated to a ...
Report says staffing in control tower was 'not normal' at time of deadly air collision
A regional jet that had departed from Wichita, Kansas, collided with a military helicopter on a training flight while on ...