Emancipation Park Groundbreaking

“We are excited to begin the renovation of Emancipation Park,” said Mayor Parker. “This project recognizes the foresight of the founding fathers who created this park. When completed, we expect Emancipation Park to be a place where people from across the nation will come to celebrate and learn about its history and the freedom it stands for.”

Houston Dynamo Celebrate Citizenship Month

Citizenship Month is a series of your exciting community-driven events and programs designed to raise awareness of citizenship and the citizenry of Houston by celebrating the many faces of our City.

Hobby International Groundbreaking

Houston Mayor Annise Parker joined representatives from Southwest Airlines for a groundbreaking ceremony on Monday, September 30, celebrating the beginning of construction on a new $156 million international terminal at William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).

Post Oak Rapid Transit and Memorial Park Reforesting

Mayor Annise Parker today announced details of a plan that will provide funding for Memorial Park improvements and construction of a mass transit corridor on Post Oak Boulevard. The plan relies on City Council approval of the extension of the boundaries of the Uptown Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #16, which currently encompasses the Galleria and surrounding area.

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Being part of the city workforce is more than just doing a job – it's like being part of a family. Join our family as we work toward making Houston a better place to live. Follow us on Facebook for job tips, notices and more.

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Whether it's new sidewalks, pothole patches or street repairs, we always strive to get the job done right, but we are human and there may be times when we make mistakes. Did we get it right on your street? Grade our Work with a call to the 3-1-1 Citizens Helpline or a comment to the Public Works and Engineering's Facebook page. Just click this graphic!