Houston Public MediaMay 23, 2025

Ten swimming pools operated by the City of Houston are slated to open Saturday for Memorial Day weekend, and despite an ongoing lifeguard shortage, the parks department is optimistic it can staff more pools during the summer.

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Houston parks department to open 10 city pools for Memorial Day weekend

The Houston Parks and Recreation Department continues to face a lifeguard shortage but expressed optimism that all 36 of its operational pools can be open at the same time this summer.

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Houston Public MediaMay 16, 2025

About 40,000 acres of city-owned parks are likely to see overgrown grass, fewer security patrols and almost no renovation projects over the next year as the Houston parks department faces more than $4 million in proposed cuts.

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Houston parks department ‘hit pretty hard’ by cuts under proposed budget for FY 2026

Houston Mayor John Whitmire’s proposed budget includes millions in cuts to the parks and recreation department. The slashes affect mowing services, security patrols and renovation projects.

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Houston Public MediaFeb 3, 2025

The Tour de Houston will continue this year after concerns over funding ahead of the 2024 event. The annual bike ride includes new routes designed for beginners and families.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/city-of-houston/2025/02/03/512764/tour-de-houston-registration-opens-as-officials-announce-new-bike-routes-west-of-downtown/

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Tour de Houston registration opens as officials announce new bike routes west of downtown

The annual cycling event will continue this year after concerns over funding ahead of the 2024 event. It includes new routes designed for beginners and families.

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Houston Public MediaJun 12, 2024

A Houston urban park ranger was arrested and charged early Wednesday morning over allegations that he demanded money from a park patron and threatened he would be arrested.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/crime/2024/06/12/490426/houston-park-ranger-arrested-charged-for-demanding-money-threatening-arrest-of-park-patron/

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Houston park ranger arrested, charged for demanding money, threatening arrest of park patron

Ellis was held on a $30,000 bond on Wednesday morning, according to court documents. According to his bond conditions, Ellis can not use or possess a firearm, and he is restricted to stay within Harris County. He is set to appear in court on Thursday.

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