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The League of United Latin American Citizens Council 60 building was once considered the organization's U.S. headquarters. (Emma Whalen/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston arm of national advocacy group fundraises to restore historic Midtown outpost
Loosened taxicab regulations that began at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic became permanent Sept. 15. (Courtesy Pexels)
Houston loosens taxicab regulations
The city of Houston has begun to clean up debris left by Hurricane Nicholas. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
‘It could have been a lot worse': Houston begins cleanup after Hurricane Nicholas
The city of Houston has been studying parking demand and pricing in a part of Midtown, depicted in this map, since January. (Courtesy Google Maps)
Parking rules under review in Midtown area
Volunteers
How Houstonians can help those affected by Hurricane Ida
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Harris County Precinct 1 Constable Alan Rosen dismissed from lawsuit alleging superiors harass, endanger female deputies
The area surrounding The Ion, a tech industry incubator developed by Rice University in Midtown, could see millions of dollars of infrastructure improvements and a new parking garage. (Courtesy Rice Management Co.)
Midtown TIRZ OKs infrastructure deal with Rice University around Ion campus
Houston elected its first majority-women City Council in 2019. Now, the city has its first women's commission, made up of residents serving the community, as well. (Emma Whalen/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston establishes city's first women’s commission focusing on health and economic disparities
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Houston now offering $150 COVID-19 vaccine incentive
Mayor Sylvester Turner
Houston coronavirus updates: City passes ‘grim milestone’ of 3,000 deaths
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo
Harris County offering $100 incentive for vaccinations
(Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Legal questions cloud Houston City Council vote to set 2023 charter election date
(Graphics by Anya Gallant/Community Impact Newspaper)
Lawsuit, FBI probe resurface old questions about Harris County Constable’s Office
Some City Council districts saw higher numbers of miles of street repairs in fiscal year 2020-21, which officials said is because older projects rolled over from the previous year and because some projects were delayed.
Concrete supply, delays stunt street rehab initiative
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Houston petition circulators concerned proposals will be left off November ballot
Over 1,200 people came to an event seeking financial assistance through Harris County on Aug. 3. (Emma Whalen/Community Impact Newspaper)
Federal eviction moratorium extended as Harris County continues financial relief efforts
Mayor Sylvester Turner and HOPE Local 123 leaders
Houston municipal union secures 9% raises over three years and $14.25 minimum wage
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Houston Health Department offering $25 gift cards with vaccinations
Houston Firefighters
Appeals court rules in favor of union in longstanding Houston firefighters pay parity case
Some City Council districts saw more miles of street repairs completed in fiscal year 2020-21 than others, according to data from Houston Public Works. (Ronald Winters/Community Impact Newspaper)
Delays stunt new street rehab initiative