News Articles

Project Brays Bayou Bridge Replacements Expedited

Jun. 29, 2018Office of Council Member Ellen Cohen

The reconstruction of eight bridges along approximately 11 miles of Brays Bayou will be fast-tracked due to an intergovernmental funding agreement between the City of Houston, Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD), the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB), and the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Continue Reading »

This Week at City Hall

Jun. 22, 2018Office of Council Member Ellen Cohen

This Week: Celebrating Houston Pride Week; Committee to Consider Heights Historic District Design Guidelines; Community meeting on Chapter 19, Houston’s Floodplain Ordinance, and proposed changes to Chapters 9 and 13 of the Infrastructure Design Manual. Continue Reading »

Historic Heights guidelines approved by city commission

Jun. 15, 2018The Leader

The Houston Heights neighborhoods deemed “historic” by the city now have something no other historic neighborhood in this city has: A draft document detailing design guidelines for officials to use when deciding home alteration or construction permits. Continue Reading »

This Week at City Hall

Jun. 15, 2018 in News Articles, This Week at City Hall

This Week: U.S. Attorney General Decision Puts Women and Children in Danger; Committee Meeting Rescheduled; Community meeting on Chapter 19, Houston’s Floodplain Ordinance, and proposed changes to Chapters 9 and 13 of the Infrastructure Design Manual. Continue Reading »

This Week at City Hall

Jun. 9, 2018 in News Articles, This Week at City Hall

This Week: More Regulatory Protections from Flooding Proposed; Council Committee on Quality of Life Meeting Rescheduled; Houston Arts Alliance workshop for District C artists. Continue Reading »

This Week at City Hall: Council Approves FY2019 City Budget

Jun. 1, 2018Office of Council Member Ellen Cohen

After 25 departmental reviews, on May 30th, City Council voted to approve the budget for FY2019, which begins July 1, 2018. The new $4.9 billion budget closes a $114 million deficit with no layoffs or tax increases. Continue Reading »

This Week at City Hall

May. 26, 2018 in News Articles, This Week at City Hall

This Week: Budget Vote Delayed; Council Approves Home Elevations; Houston Observes Memorial Day; Commission to Vote on Heights Design Guidelines Continue Reading »

This Week at City Hall

May. 18, 2018Office of Council Member Ellen Cohen

This Week: Budget Workshops Continue; HAHC to Vote on Historic District Design Guidelines; District C’s Montrose neighborhood will host the final Cigna Sunday Streets event for the Spring 2018 season Continue Reading »

This Week at City Hall

May. 11, 2018Office of Council Member Ellen Cohen

This Week: Mayor Releases FY2019 Budget Proposal; Budget Workshops Commence; Public Meeting: Heights Historic Districts Design Guidelines. Continue Reading »

This Week at City Hall

May. 4, 2018Office of Council Member Ellen Cohen

This Week: Memorial Park Receives Historic Donation; Public Meeting on Heights Historic Districts Design Guidelines; Next Council Committee on Quality of Life will take place June 27th Continue Reading »