Topics getting the most attention in Houston public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
6 issues in general with critical priority
Houston's new apartment inspection rules are stalled! The mayor missed a deadline, but the city council is revisiting it soon. Will renters finally get the safety boost they deserve?
Texas is suing Houston over a new ordinance that affects how ICE operates in the city. The state says the city's rules are getting in the way of federal immigration enforcement.
Houston's mayor is saying 'no thanks' to the state's demands to help with immigration enforcement, citing city values. This standoff could change how immigration rules are actually followed on the ground in Houston.
Heads up, Houston! Main Street is getting a World Cup glow-up, meaning the Red Line train is shutting down this weekend. But hey, downtown's gonna be way more walkable soon, so it's a trade-off!
Houston's officially the poorest big city in the US, with a higher poverty rate than any other major metro area. This isn't just a number; it means a lot of our neighbors are struggling to make ends meet.
Houston's got a major trash problem, and city leaders are struggling to find a solution. Expect some serious arguments over how to handle all the waste piling up.