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Houston approves 5 new historic landmark designations

By Kevin Vu

Five new properties in Houston were added to the protected landmark list on Dec. 11, according to a Dec. 18 news release.

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Houston Mayor John Whitmire hit 100 days in office April 10. Whitmire assumed office Jan. 2 as the 63rd mayor for the city of Houston. (Shawn Arrajj/Community Impact)

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Houston Mayor John Whitmire appointed dozens of new department heads in his first year as mayor (Courtesy HOPE Local 123)

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In the Heights, River Oaks and Montrose areas of Houston, the population is growing as residents are getting younger and more diverse. (Cassandra Jenkins/Community Impact)

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IAH Terminal E is operated exclusively by United Airlines for domestic and international flights. (Courtesy Houston Airport System)

Updated 4:36 PM | Dec 18, 2024 CST

IAH Terminal E to be renamed in honor of late Sheila Jackson Lee

Dogs in carrier

Published 1:22 PM | Dec 17, 2024 CST

New Harris County animal shelter euthanasia policy leads to uptick in adoptions, rescues officials say

The population in six Greater Houston-area counties grew between 3%-19% between 2018-23. (Cassandra Jenkins/Community Impact)

Published 4:26 PM | Dec 16, 2024 CST

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Houston Mayor John Whitmire announced Dec. 13 that he would visit the Washington Corridor to crack down on noise complaints and club violations. (Cassandra Jenkins/Community Impact)

Published 11:44 AM | Dec 13, 2024 CST

Houston officials crack down on Washington Avenue Corridor activity

Levy Park is located in Upper Kirby. (Courtesy Levy Park)

Published 4:04 PM | Dec 12, 2024 CST

Upper Kirby TIRZ FY2025-29 capital budget to focus on road infrastructure

Harris County Commissioners during a Dec. 10 press conference

Updated 11:05 AM | Dec 13, 2024 CST

Harris County leaders invest $4M in domestic violence reduction efforts

commissioners Adrian Garcia and Rodney Ellis

Published 4:21 PM | Dec 11, 2024 CST

Harris County Commissioners creates first Asian American, Pacific Islander commission

125,000 new water usage reading equipments have been installed in the city of Houston. (Courtesy of Houston Public Works)

Published 3:42 PM | Dec 11, 2024 CST

Houston Public Works installs 125,000 new water usage meters

Harris County Pets is one of nine animal welfare organizations in the Greater Houston area participating in the Bissell Pet Foundation's annual Empty the Shelters-Holiday Hope event. (Courtesy Harris County Pets)

Published 2:50 PM | Dec 9, 2024 CST

9 Greater Houston-area animal welfare organizations participating in annual Empty the Shelters

Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones, Houston Mayor John Whitmire and other organization leaders partnered to create a $49 million investment to fund 20 infrastructure projects in the precinct. (Courtesy Houston Mayor's Office)

Published 2:27 PM | Dec 9, 2024 CST

20 infrastructure projects across Harris County to receive $49M in funding