Houston drivers face continuing downtown and I-10 construction restrictions
Westbound I-10 lane reductions and downtown closures continue through Aug. 17, followed by a longer Hamilton Street closure scheduled through Oct. 9.
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Houston Investigation Continues After Fatal ICE Shooting
Houston says it provided evidence to an independent investigation into the July 7 shooting death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, 52.
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Houston Opens Roughly $10.3 Million Public-Services Funding Opportunity
Houston nonprofits can apply for roughly $10.3 million in city funding for homelessness, disability, health, housing, employment and childcare services.
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Houston Opens Affordable-Housing Funding Opportunity for Developers
Houston’s Housing and Community Development Department posted a new funding notice for multifamily developers seeking to preserve or expand affordable housing.
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Houston Fatal ICE Shooting Prompts Calls for Independent Probe
A Houston man was fatally shot during an ICE vehicle stop July 7. His family wants an independent investigation as federal and local reviews proceed.
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Houston federal jury convicts two in deadly Third Ward shooting
A federal jury convicted Shaquille Richards and Alexandra Nicks in the 2017 Third Ward shooting that killed an uninvolved Houston resident. Four co-defendants are scheduled for sentencing September 2.
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Daulton Varsho’s first scheduled Astros game comes against Toronto after trade
Houston acquired center fielder Daulton Varsho from Toronto on Aug. 3, activated him and optioned Lucas Spence to Triple-A before the Astros’ scheduled Aug. 4 home game against the Blue Jays.
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HISD reports 2026 STAAR gains as new autonomy framework begins
HISD says 10 of 12 grades 3-8 math and reading tests met or exceeded the state average, while TEA preliminary accountability reports are scheduled for August 12 and August 14.
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Houston council approves $7.5 billion budget with new trash fee and right-of-way charge
Houston City Council approved a $7.5 billion budget in a 15-1 vote on June 10, 2026, introducing a $5 monthly trash fee and a new right-of-way charge.
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Houston breaks ground on South Central patrol station serving East End, Third Ward and Medical Center
Houston officials held a July 9 groundbreaking for a new HPD South Central Patrol Station, planned through the conversion of the Cape Learning & Development Center.
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Houston’s FY2027 budget takes effect with new $5 monthly solid-waste fee
Houston City Council approved Mayor John Whitmire’s FY2027 budget in a 15-1 vote June 10, creating a $5 monthly administrative fee for municipal solid-waste collection and disposal services that the city said would begin appearing on August water bills.
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Houston partners with Dynamo and Dash to offer 10,000 free tickets for 2026 matches
Houston Mayor John Whitmire’s office announced a partnership with Houston Dynamo FC and the Houston Dash to provide 10,000 free tickets for 2026 matches. Eligibility and distribution details have not been announced.
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Houston City Council schedules Aug. 12 Arts and Culture Committee meeting
Houston City Council’s Arts and Culture Committee is scheduled to meet Aug. 12 to review matters within its oversight of city arts and culture activities.
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Houston City Council adopts $7.5 billion FY2027 budget with new $5 monthly solid-waste fee
Houston City Council approved the city’s $7.5 billion FY2027 budget in a 15–1 vote on June 10, 2026. The plan took effect July 1 and includes a new $5 monthly solid-waste administrative fee.
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Harris County Fresh Start registration opens Aug. 3 for eligible outstanding court matters
Registration for Harris County’s Fresh Start program opens at noon Aug. 3, offering eligible participants a coordinated process to address outstanding criminal-court matters.
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Houston opens 2026 multifamily-rehabilitation funding round with Aug. 17 application deadline
Houston’s Housing and Community Development Department is accepting applications for its 2026 CDBG Multifamily Rehab funding opportunity. Questions are due Aug. 7, and applications are due Aug. 17 at 5 p.m.
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Houston Gas and Diesel Prices: Regular Gas Dips, Diesel Rises
Houston’s July 29 AAA check put regular gas at $3.613 per gallon and diesel at $4.846. Regular gas eased slightly from the prior day, while diesel rose across every comparison window.
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Houston Midtown Hamilton-Tuam closure scheduled through Aug. 17
A Midtown closure at Hamilton and Tuam is active through 3 p.m. Aug. 17 for I-45-related storm sewer work, with detours on nearby streets.
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Houston ICE shooting case sees court, U-visa and oversight developments
Houston’s July 7 ICE shooting case has produced a court protection for a potential witness, U-visa assistance for passengers and calls for transparency.
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Houston Council approves Harmony House navigation center at 2903 Jensen Drive; HHSP funds
Houston TX – July 14–15 City Council actions accept nearly $1.69M in TDHCA HHSP funding and approve Harmony House’s 36-month navigation center at 2903 Jensen Drive.
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Harris County FY 2027 budget hearings July 13–16: what’s next for tax rate
Harris County Commissioners Court held FY 2027 budget hearings July 13–16. Here’s what departments asked for—and the July 30 and Aug. 6 tax-rate steps.
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Houston extreme heat (Summer 2026): cooling centers, 3-1-1 help & steps
CFTH’s July 9, 2026 extreme-heat hub for Houston/Harris County shows where cooling centers are, heat-stroke signs, and 3-1-1 ride rules.