Outgoing Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner reflects on his tenure, discussing challenges such as the pension crisis, Hurricane Harvey, cancer, and unresolved issues with firefighters.

Houston opens its first Resilience Hub at Kashmere Gardens to enhance community strength against disasters, featuring sustainability upgrades and a solar carport funded by Shell USA.

The article discusses the Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs in Houston awarding $132,500 in grants from hotel taxes to support cultural tourism and resilience, with a statement from Mayor Sylvester Turner.

Houston officials address the dangers of celebratory gunfire and illegal fireworks ahead of New Year's Eve, emphasizing public safety and legal consequences.

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner reflects on his tenure, highlighting infrastructure and pension reforms amid natural disasters, financial challenges, and controversy over federal funds and crime initiatives.

US officials grapple with a surge of migrants at the Texas border, where over 10,000 were processed in Eagle Pass and one image captured a child dressed as Santa Claus amidst the crisis.

Houston Police Chief Troy Finner calls for installing security cameras and license plate readers to fight crime, an initiative named Project Safe View.

A lawsuit alleges corruption in the Houston Community College police, with officers facing retaliation after whistleblowing on the hiring of Captain Walker by the now-suspended Chief Benford.

Teacher salaries in Houston are rising, outpacing the Texas average with areas like Devers ISD offering high wages. Despite local increases, the NEA notes a national decline in teacher pay when adjusted for inflation.

Houston ISD to start the school year earlier as a 'District of Innovation,' but concerns arise about uncertified teacher hiring and modified student discipline for vaping.

HISD reports a 40% drop in teacher absenteeism, attributing it to stricter leave policy enforcement. Some staff express concerns over potential repercussions for legitimate absences.

Houston's Mayor Turner is likely to miss his goal of building 3,000 affordable homes by the end of his term, with only 916 finished and over 2,000 pending.

Houston City Council funds a new flight academy at TSU with $5.5 million to address the pilot shortage, planning construction at Ellington Airport for 2024-2025.