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Houston City Council passes mayor's $7B budget

Houston City Council passes budget with library, parks cuts and boosts to police, fire

Houston City Council members voted to approve Mayor John Whitmire's $7 billion budget on Wednesday, amid months-long debate over cuts, consolidations and disputed claims that the proposal would completely tackle the city's current historical deficit.

Houston Chronicle on MSN · 14h

Houston Mayor John Whitmire passed a $7B budget. What should city residents know about it?

The City Council passed Mayor John Whitmire's $7 billion budget Wednesday after completing major consolidations of city departments and implementing sweeping financial cuts. WINNERS AND LOSERS: Which Houston department got the biggest cut in Mayor John Whitmire's 2026 budget?

ABC13 Houston · 4h

Houston's $7 billion budget boosts first responder pay, cuts some city services

From raises to first responders, to cuts in public health services and parks, here's a breakdown of the budget passed at City Hall.

Houston Astros vs Pittsburgh Pirates

The Washington Post · 3h

Valdez pushes personal winning streak to 5 as Astros top Pirates 8-2 after long delay

Framber Valdez pitched seven strong innings, Isaac Paredes homered twice, and the Houston Astros beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-2 after a lengthy rain delay

Houston Chronicle on MSN · 3h

Framber Valdez's strong start leads Houston Astros to series win over Pittsburgh Pirates

PITTSBURGH - After waiting out the rain, the Houston Astros won a series behind a surging starter. Framber Valdez spun seven strong innings. An offense shut out a night earlier stirred. And the Astros won 8-2 in the rubber game of a series against the Pirates on Thursday at PNC Park.

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Houston Astros vs. Pittsburgh Pirates odds, tips and betting trends | June 5

The Pirates are an underdog (+135 moneyline odds) when they take on the Astros (-161). The Astros will start Framber Valdez (5-4) against the Pirates and Mitch Keller (1-7). Here's what you need to get ready for Thursday's Astros vs.

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ICE changes course, releases names on some deported individuals in Houston after Chronicle report

ICE authorities in Houston released the names of some deported individuals after months of releasing deportation numbers ...

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Houston auto repair shop owner devastated after fire, vows to rebuild

HOUSTON — A family is picking up the pieces after a fire destroyed their auto repair business of 35 years, leaving behind ...

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Two Teens Arrested, One Charged with Murder in Connection with October Shooting in Houston

Houston police arrested two teens, one charged with murder, for the October killing of Ivan Bernandez-Altamirano, following a ...

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Houston mobile mental health units in jeopardy with COVID-19 funds running out, no state support

The Texas Legislature recently failed to pass a $3.9 million measure that would've kept the Houston mobile health units ...

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Houston rodeo elects new leaders for 2026 season with Phillips at helm

As Houstonians anticipate the 2026 Rodeo season, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo announced new leadership.

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What Kelvin Sampson wants for schedule after Houston championship game loss

Houston basketball will be hungrier than ever following its championship game loss. Kelvin Sampson, however, outlined what he ...

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Southwest Houston: Two-car crash injures three; causes partial shutdown, power outage

Police say one car crashed into another while speeding on Fondren Road. There is no estimate on when the road will be cleared ...

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Houston brings in $330M in economic impact from 2024 sporting events

With the World Cup, March Madness and college football all coming to Space City, sports business is picking up.

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Houston football 5-Star QB commit makes massive recruitment decision

Houston football got some terrific news on the recruiting trail as head coach Willie Fritz looks to help this program rise in ...

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Jolanda Jones jumps into race for Houston's 18th Congressional District

Houston Democratic state Rep. Jolanda Jones is throwing her name in the hat for a run in Texas' 18th Congressional District, ...

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