Houston Public MediaApr 17, 2025

The YMCA of Greater Houston has announced that the Alief Family YMCA will cease operations May 30 due to federal funding cuts tied to refugee initiatives. 

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/local/2025/04/17/519134/alief-ymca-to-close-in-may-due-to-federal-funding-cuts/

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Alief Family YMCA to close at end of May due to federal funding cuts

The announcement of the closure comes after YMCA Houston’s International Services received a stop-work order due to President Donald Trump’s administration suspending the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program. 

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Houston Public MediaApr 26, 2024

Houston City Council will host a deed restriction workshop on Saturday where residents can also learn how new neighborhood rules could help regulate short-term rentals.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/local/2024/04/26/484807/houston-city-council-to-host-deed-restriction-workshop/

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Houston City Council to host deed restriction workshop on Saturday

During the workshop, residents can learn how new neighborhood rules could help regulate short-term rentals.

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Houston Public MediaJan 30, 2024

A planned public hearing this week about proposed affordable housing developments in Houston was called off, but community members and stakeholders will have the opportunity to chime in Feb. 7.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/housing/2024/01/30/475949/houston-mayor-after-scrapping-public-hearing-on-proposed-affordable-housing-developments-plans-feb-7-engagement-session/

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Houston mayor, after scrapping public hearing on proposed affordable housing developments, plans Feb. 7 engagement session

Houston City Council member Tiffany Thomas, who served as the council's housing committee chair for the last four years, organized a Tuesday public hearing that was called off by Mayor John Whitmire, because he has not yet made his own committee appointments.

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