A whole slew of hurricane-related dangers still remain after Hurricane Beryl hit Houston. City officials warn Houstonians to be aware.
Paul Cobler
Paul Cobler covers politics for the Houston Landing. Paul returns to Texas after covering city hall for The Advocate in Baton Rouge. During two-and-a-half years at the newspaper, he spearheaded local accountability reporting about a variety of topics and local agencies. A University of Texas graduate from Victoria, Paul previously worked in Washington, D.C., for the Dallas Morning News as a post-graduate fellow. Paul's reporting on local and state politics has been published in newspapers across Texas. When he's not working, he can be found playing sand volleyball or petting his cat, Lil Bit.
Posted inPublic Safety
Not in the clear yet: City officials urge Houstonians to stay put
Just because Tropical Storm Beryl will clear Houston after Monday doesn’t mean we’re out of the woods yet. Mayor Whitmire tells Houstonians to stay home.
Posted inAround the Region
As Beryl tracks toward Texas, forecasters shift warnings as far east as San Luis Pass
The storm could bring heavy rainfall to Houston but the impact and intensity depend on the storm’s track over the next 24 hours, meteorologists said.
Posted inPolitics & Government
Houston’s $14B Capital Improvement Plan prioritizes infrastructure, but other projects unfunded
The five-year plan will emphasize wastewater and drinking water projects, along with large initiatives, including airport renovations.
Posted inPolitics & Government
City Council OK’s $1.5B firefighter settlement and contract. Now they have to pay for it.
The deal will cost the city $1.5 billion in interest and fees on a bond to cover the back-pay settlement and the forward-looking labor contract.
Posted inEspañol
Los federales recurren a un nuevo argumento jurídico en el pleito de Colony Ridge, alegando “exclusión social inversa”
Las demandas ofrecen la mejor oportunidad de restitución para los antiguos residentes de Colony Ridge que dicen que fueron engañados para comprar propiedades, dicen los expertos.
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Los legisladores de Texas hablan pero no actúan en Colony Ridge, a pesar de la retórica incendiaria de sus líderes
El desarrollo del condado de Liberty llamó la atención de los líderes de Texas este verano después de semanas de que los medios de derecha lo llamaran un foco de actividad criminal.
Posted inAround the Region
Abbott, legisladores podrían enfocarse en desarrollo de viviendas en Condado de Liberty durante la sesión especial
No está claro qué quiere el gobernador que hagan los legisladores, pero dijo que le preocupaba que el desarrollo esté infringiendo la prohibición de Texas sobre las “ciudades santuario”.
Posted inElections
GOP-backed candidates win Harris appraisal district runoffs, promise taxing transparency
Kyle Scott defeated Melissa Noriega in the Place 2 runoff. Ericka McCrutcheon won the Place 3 runoff over Pelumi Adeleke. Both races saw low turnout.
Posted inElections
Once more into the booth: Voters to decide Harris appraisal board runoffs on Saturday
Kyle Scott faces Melissa Noriega in the Place 2 race and Ericka McCrutcheon faces Pelumi Adeleke in the Place 3 runoff.