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House committee would gut EPA Office of Smart Growth – Jay Crossley, Houston Tomorrow The US House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations has passed legislation that would eliminate funding for the Environmental Protection Agency’s Office

Houston commits $20.6 million to Harrisburg light-rail underpass – YourHoustonNews.com Of the $20.6 million in financial assistance being offered by the city: $10.0 million — CIP funds previously committed to this issue $4.9 million —

Metro to eliminate Airport Direct shuttle service to Bush – Carol Christian, Houston Chronicle And Yellow Cab smiles. This should come as no surprise, really. Prices were too high in the beginning, the coaches were

Here’s City Controller Ron Green back in June: Mayor Annise Parker

It’s time to clear out a few links… Homes still empty in Houston housing program for the poor – Yang Wang, Houston Chronicle Months after Houston Housing Authority officials conceded that its “scattered sites” housing

Interview with CM Stephen Costello – Off the Kuff Be sure to listen about two-thirds of the way through the interview, at which point Councilmember Costello — the public infrastructure builder who was the driving

HPD Helicopters Cut Back To Save Money – Jennifer Bauer, KPRC-2 News One of the Houston Police Department’s crime-fighting tools will soon be used much less. Because of budget trouble, HPD’s helicopters will only be

Jones panel suspends its work – Chris Moran, Chron Houston Politics Jolanda Jones case referred to DA – Chris Moran, Chron Houston Politics The Harris County District Attorney has been asked to review for possible

Often-criticized BARC euthanizing fewer animals – Jessica Priest, Houston Chronicle Administration and Regulatory Affairs Department Director Alfred J. Moran Jr., who has overseen the shelter for 18 months, said turning around BARC mostly was a

Door opens as Ron Paul heads for exit, and White House – Joe Holley, Houston Chronicle University of Houston political scientist Richard Murray, a redistricting expert, noted that the newly drawn 14th district is very