The countdown is on!
One month from today, we’ll be celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary at Freedom Over Texas.
Get ready for a day of fun, and secure your tickets now here: https://t.co/mzi17JRVkj
A year after Mayor John Whitmire secured city council approval of nearly $1 billion in police raises over five years, HPD has more officers in its ranks than at any time in 20 years. https://t.co/WaGlMkIC4y
The Main Street Promenade is open! More trees, greenery, and safer, pedestrian-friendly spaces Downtown. As we prepare for FIFA, we’re delivering lasting investments for Houston: $500M invested, 400+ miles paved, major drainage and sidewalk upgrades, new parks, and 7,000 trees
The city of Houston is preparing to open a large service center and shelter for homeless people. It’s intended to serve the most vulnerable people on the streets — but will they accept the help?
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It was truly special to attend @theheartprogram’s 20th Anniversary Luncheon and celebrate two decades of incredible work supporting adults with developmental disabilities. 1/3
Such a wonderful time celebrating the 20th anniversary of @theheartprogram at their annual luncheon, highlighting the phenomenal impact this organization has for adults with developmental disabilities. The HEART Program enables these adults to work and contribute their valuable skill sets within our community by providing job training and job opportunities. They truly are the https://t.co/kf8r4stF6c! #giveback
A proposed border wall in the Big Bend region would cost more than two billion dollars. It would intrude on the land of alfalfa farmers, cattle ranchers, river guides, and wealthy landowners. It would block the views along what National Geographic has called one of the most scenic drives in the country. It would impede the movement of wild animals and prevent livestock from accessing the Rio Grande, a crucial water source. It may disturb historic evidence of “the edge of the Puebloan world,” according to an archeologist who works in the region. It could disrupt tourism in a regional economy that is reliant on it. In places prone to flooding, a wall could make the problem worse. A wall would sever people from their neighbors in a region that’s long considered itself binational and interdependent.
“It is unclear what problem a wall would solve,” Rachel Monroe writes. Big Bend is Border Patrol’s largest sector by area along the Southwest border, spanning more than 500 miles of the Rio Grande, but it has typically had the lowest number of illegal crossings. Since 2023, apprehensions have dropped further, to fewer than 200 per month this year. The wall is opposed by environmental groups, local sheriffs, and a far-right pro-gun YouTuber who is the region’s Republican nominee for Congress. And yet construction appears to be proceeding apace. Read the full story: https://t.co/9ril1maNdR
Houston has once again been named the top moving destination in the country -- and a new survey sheds light on why so many people keep relocating there.
More: https://t.co/XTPwjDEXWg
Houston is welcoming back a legendary name in sports. The return of the Houston Comets restores a proud part of our city’s basketball history and creates new opportunity for the next generation of women’s athletics.
BREAKING🚨 GRB and Houston entertainment center workers win massive 46% raises! Their pay will rise to at least $20 immediately and $22 by 2028. Thanks to everyone who stood in solidarity with us: @HoustonFirst, @whitmire_john & @JMartinez4Hou
🚗🚂attended the @TAGHouston luncheon honoring Senator Robert Nichols for his decades of service to the transportation & infrastructure needs of Texas & Houston region. Without his leadership, transportation access across our state would not be what it is today.
HPOU PAC Votes Unanimously to Endorse Mayor John Whitmire for Reelection -
The Houston Police Officers’ Union PAC is proud to announce its unanimous endorsement of Mayor John Whitmire for reelection.
Since taking office, Mayor Whitmire has shown a real commitment to public safety, responsible leadership, and supporting the men and women who serve the City of Houston every day.
Under his leadership, the city has taken important steps to improve services, restore stability at City Hall, and address long-standing challenges that have been ignored for too long. Mayor Whitmire understands that keeping Houston safe means supporting first responders, improving recruitment and retention, and ensuring officers have the tools, staffing, and resources needed to do the job.
He has also shown a willingness to make tough decisions and take on the long-term issues facing our city instead of kicking the can down the road.
HPOU stands with Mayor Whitmire because he stands with Houston police officers and the communities we proudly serve.
We look forward to continuing to work together to keep Houston safe and moving in the right direction.
We are announcing today that The American Revolution will stream for free in its entirety on all PBS platforms from May 25th through July 12. Hope you have a chance to watch, ideally with friends and family, as you think about our 250th anniversary this July 4th. https://t.co/c8fc6Sldj5
HAPPENING #NOW: Houston Mayor John Whitmire unveiling his budget proposal for the 2027 fiscal year, including transitioning solid waste to a municipal utility. It would establish a $5 monthly administrative fee “to create a stable funding source, improve service delivery.” @KHOU
The 2026 Freedom Over Texas lineup is here! 🇺🇸🎶
I’m excited to share this year’s incredible musical guests: 🎤 Los Lonely Boys, 🎸 Collective Soul, and our headliner, 🤠 Keith Urban!
Get ready for an unforgettable 4th of July filled with music, energy, and celebration.