
Texas Democrat Beto O’Rourke returns to Houston area for another town hall
Before holding a community event Thursday at the Humble Civic Center, O'Rourke appeared on Hello Houston and addressed speculation that he could be considering another run for the U.S. Senate.
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Katy Mayor Dusty Thiele says city can meet future water demands but needs better drainage
Thiele was recently elected to a second term in the fast-growing suburb west of Houston.
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Houston real estate market favors buyers amid increase in months of inventory
The latest housing market update released by the Houston Association of Realtors shows the region has nearly five months' worth of inventory for single-family homes -- the highest figure since 2012.
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Few Houston residents feel well-prepared for a disaster as hurricane season approaches, Rice survey finds
Based on 2024 survey results released earlier this month, the Kinder Institute found that 8% of Harris County residents reported feeling "very well-prepared" for a disaster, while 58% of respondents felt at least "somewhat prepared." Residents had completed an average of 4 out of 10 preparedness actions recommended by FEMA.
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BikeHouston director critical of Mayor Whitmire’s removal of bike lanes
Houston's cyclist community has continued to push back against Houston's removal of bike infrastructure in the city. BikeHouston Executive Director Joe Cutrufo says Mayor Whitmire has a “moral obligation” to ensure that residents are safe, regardless of their mode of transportation.
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