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Houston facing $174M budget deficit, Controller Chris Hollins warns

by Tannistha SinhaApril 14, 2026April 14, 2026

Houston faces a historic $174 million deficit after ignoring financial warnings and risks

Houston City Council votes to hold tax rate steady despite looming budget shortfall

by Tannistha SinhaOctober 16, 2025October 22, 2025

Is Houston’s nightlife scene the new political hot topic?

by Laura OnyenehoAugust 15, 2025August 15, 2025

What unites Greater Houston? This survey reveals surprising unity amid division

by Tannistha SinhaJune 13, 2025June 13, 2025

Overtime tops budget discussion between Whitmire and Hollins

by Tannistha SinhaApril 12, 2025April 13, 2025

Houston residents push city for equitable drainage funding after court ruling

by Tannistha SinhaApril 9, 2025April 9, 2025

Hollins, Whitmire call for dualing fundraising practices probes

by Aswad WalkerOctober 23, 2024October 23, 2024

Mayor Whitmire said he wants to review waste, duplication, and corruption before opting for a property tax rate increase. Credit: Houston Defender/Tannistha Sinha

No Houston property tax increase thanks to state storm recovery funds

by Tannistha SinhaOctober 11, 2024October 11, 2024

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Chris Hollins certifies firefighter deal, what’s next?

by ReShonda TateJune 21, 2024

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Whitmire, Hollins battle over firefighter contract

by ReShonda TateJune 13, 2024June 12, 2024