Houston City Council, CenterPoint

Houston City Council denies CenterPoint’s request for rate hike
The City Council unanimously denied the company’s request to raise rates. The company said the increase would help make improvements to “reliably deliver power.
Houston City Council denies CenterPoint rate hike in unanimous vote
CenterPoint previously reported the proposed rate increase would have added about $1.25 per month the the average residential bill for customers using 1,000 kWh.
This Houston council member is rebranding his district as ‘J City.’ What does that mean for residents?
Council Member Edward Pollard is rebranding his district to "J City." But while it means more services for residents, the name is just a name.
Houston City Council Member Edward Pollard rebrands District J to 'J City'
Houston City Council Member Edward Pollard, who represents District J, claims the district is the size of a city, has it's own unique issues and concerns. He's now calling his district "J City."
Houston City Council expected to deny CenterPoint request to increase rate — for now
The electricity supplier for much of the Houston region wants to make additional investments to “reliably deliver power.” This type of denial by Houston City Council is “not uncommon,” according to the city’s administration and regulatory affairs department.
Houston City Council has denied CenterPoint's latest rate hike application. What happens next?
Houston City Council denied CenterPoint Energy’s latest rate hike application, which city staff said would raise the average household’s bill by $1.83 per month, in a unanimous vote Wednesday morning.
Houston city council considers revoking amplified sound permits for 20th Street bars after residential complaints
Wherever the noise comes from, neighbors say they want it to stop. One councilwoman said the city is trying to revoke ...
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Houston's District J rebrands as 'J City' to provide residents with additional services
Council member Edward Pollard of District J has rebranded the district to “J City,” according to a Jan. 6 news release.
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'J City?' District rebrands in effort to bring resources to community members faster
Houston City Council Member Edward Pollard, who represents District J, claims the district is the size of a city, has it's own unique issues and concerns. He's now calling his district "J City." ...
Fire department earns record rating
The highest public protection classification in city history and the purchase of five transformers due to winter weather were among matters discussed Monday, Jan. 6 by the Houston City Council.
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Conroe City Council makes changes public comment procedures Mayor Duke Coon says he will not enforce
Conroe City Council voted to change the public comment procedures in a 3-1 vote during a Jan. 6 special meeting. Council ...
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City considers revoking amplified sound permits for 20th Street bars after residential complaints
Wherever the noise comes from, neighbors say they want it to stop. One councilwoman said the city is trying to revoke amplified sound permits for two 20th Street bars.
Struggling raccoon rescued from backyard pool in Houston
A Houston homeowner's security camera captured the moment a struggling raccoon was rescued from a backyard pool.
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City of Shenandoah to hold May election for 3 City Council seats
The city of Shenandoah will hold a May 3 election for three City Council positions, as approved by council members in a 5-0 ...