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Alief Organization Wants City Council To Help Homeless Students
(HOUSTON, TX)– More than 14-hundred homeless students are in the Alief School District. That’s more than double the number of homeless kids in Houston ISD. …
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Mayor Parker To Handle Illegal Pedicab Drivers
(HOUSTON, TX)–A complaint to Houston City Council from a pedicab driver angers the mayor. Pedicabs are a regular site at many…
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HFD Budget Woes
There is growing tension between the city of Houston and the Houston Firefighters’ Union as the collective bargaining process continues. This week, city…
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Fire Chief Proposes “Brown Outs” To Save on Overtime Pay
Houston’s Fire Chief has a plan to cut overtime in the fire department, but it could cause problems for those who need emergency services.…
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HFD Brownouts to Continue
(HOUSTON) — Tuesday’s fire in the Montrose area and another on Wednesday at a church in The Heights are good reminders of the importance of…
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Houston Fire Chief Addresses Chronic Staffing Shortages [LISTEN]
(HOUSTON) — A staffing shortage is just one of many issues facing the Houston Fire Department. Fire Chief Terry Garrison and Assistant Chief Richard Mann…
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Montrose Apartment Fire Prompts Push for New Ordinance [LISTEN]
(HOUSTON — A Houston woman is pushing for a new ordinance after the Montrose five-alarm fire broke out and destroyed an unfinished apartment complex. Trisha…
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City Council Members Address HFD Issues [EXCLUSIVE]
(HOUSTON) — The last time NEWS 92 FM heard from Houston Professional Firefighters Association President Brian Skyeagle, he told us collective bargaining negotiations are “moving…
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Polarized Audience Speaks Out Over Houston Equal Rights Ordinance [LISTEN]
(HOUSTON, TX) The arguments are passionate on both sides of the issue as the Houston City Council considers an equal rights ordinance. NEWS 92 FM’s Adela…
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Houston Equal Rights Ordinance Draws Hundreds to Hearing
(HOUSTON, TX) More than 300 people sign up to speak during Houston City Council‘s public session. The topic—Mayor Annise Parker‘s proposed equal rights ordinance. Council is…
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Court Sides with Houston Firefighters’ Relief and Retirement Fund
(HOUSTON) — A court on Friday rejected the City of Houston’s petition to have the statute governing Houston firefighters’ pension declared unconstitutional. The Houston Firefighters’…
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Opponents, Supporters of Houston Equal Rights Ordinance Rally at City Hall
(HOUSTON) — Houston City Council is set to vote on the proposed Houston Equal Rights Ordinance on Wednesday, so both supporters and opponents went to…
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Houston City Council Delays Equal Rights Ordinance Vote
(HOUSTON) — There were some big developments Wednesday out of Houston City Council on the controversial Houston Equal Rights Ordinance — a delay and a…
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Houston City Council Passes Equal Rights Ordinance
(HOUSTON) — Houston City Council passed the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance Wednesday night in an 11-6 vote. Chambers were at capacity, per the fire marshal, and…
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Former Councilmember John Castillo Leaves Political Legacy
(HOUSTON) — Former Houston City Councilmember John Castillo died over the weekend. He had a profound influence in local Hispanic politics. A Hispanic activist and political…
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City of Houston Passes $5B Budget; Mayor Disappointed
(HOUSTON) — Houston City Council has passed a new $5 billion budget, but the mayor feels it does little to address long-term needs. After the…
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Houston Delays Vote on Uber, Other Vehicles for Hire
(HOUSTON) – Houston City Council delayed for another week a vote on vehicles for hire. An ordinance is still under construction to address the vehicles…
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Proposed Transportation Ordinance Supporters, Opponents Speak Out
(HOUSTON) — Dozens of people showed up Tuesday afternoon at Houston City Hall to speak out about the proposed ordinance to regulate vehicles-for-hire companies. Longtime cab…
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5 Million Reasons Why the Recycling Bin Wait Will Soon Be Over in Houston
(HOUSTON) — Thousands of Houstonians are still waiting on a recycling bin. If you are one of them, your wait may soon be over. At…
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Southwest Inn Fire Report Reveals Issues with HFD Radio System
(HOUSTON)– Communications issues and an apparent delay in calling 9-1-1 are two of the major findings of the first of three reports on the deadliest…
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