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Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
February 28 to March 18
For 80 years, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ has been the heartbeat of the Southwest, beating powerfully with 26,000 volunteers who annually contribute their time, resources, and talent as part of the world's largest livestock exhibition, world's richest regular-season rodeo, and the Southwest's premier entertainment event. ... More ...
Azalea Trail
March 9 to 11
Houstonians and visitors view the spectacular gardens at Bayou Bend and Rienzi and visit River Oaks' exquisite private homes and admire their breathtaking gardens. Through the years the proceeds from the Azalea Trail have landscaped the area along Allen Parkway near Shepherd, new entrance to Bayou Bend on Westcott, helped landscape Tranquillity Park, and Discovery Green, and continue to landscape River Oaks Elementary. ... More ...
Bayou City Classic
March 10
The Bayou City Classic 10k is Houston's premier 10k race and walk! The Bayou City Classic 10k has been a Houston tradition for more than 30 years and attracts more than 3000 runners, walkers, and volunteers. New in 2012 is the Bayou City Classic 5k Fun Run & Walk! Race Day is Saturday, March 10 downtown on Louisiana near McKinney Streets. Proceeds from the Bayou City Classic go toward helping maintain and develop trails for running and walking in our city parks ... More ...
Tour de Houston Presented by Apache Corporation
March 18
Tour de Houston Presented by Apache Corporation, the annual fundraising bike ride, will take place Sunday, March 18, 2012. Funds raised from this year’s ride will benefit Houston’s reforestation efforts through our non-profit partner, Houston Parks Board, dedicated to creating, improving and protecting parkland in the greater Houston region. While Tour de Houston Presented by Apache Corporation is a fundraising ride, it also serves as a recommended ride for the BP MS 150. ... More ...
Stage Two Water Shortage Measures Rescinded
... lifting the mandatory water conservation measures imposed last summer. The move follows recent rains and cooler temperatures, which have increased lake levels in all three drinking water reservoirs. ... More ...
City of Houston Negotiates End to Red Light Camera Vendor Lawsuits
The City of Houston has reached a $4.78 million settlement of the lawsuit filed by American Traffic Solutions (ATS). The agreement brings to an end the legal fight that began when Houston City Council approved ending Houston’s red light camera program. ... More ...
Houston Joins New Nationwide Energy Efficiency Challenge
The City of Houston’s participation in the U.S. Department of Energy’s Better Buildings Challenge (BBC), a nationwide public-private partnership that seeks to improve energy efficiency 20 percent by 2020 in commercial, government and school buildings across the country ... More ...
City Claims Victory As Illegal Signs Come Down
... seven illegal billboards start coming down in the city’s extra territorial jurisdiction. The victory comes after several years of enforcement action against ... More ...
Temporary BBQ Pit & Smoking Ban Lifted in All COH Parks
The temporary grilling & smoking ban enacted in September of this year in response to unprecedented drought conditions is being lifted for all City of Houston parks, effective Friday, Dec. 23, 2011. ... More ...
Fiscal Responsibility and "My Tax Dollars at Work" Web Pages
"This webpage will provide a detailed look at the tough decisions we’ve been making, ... More ...
To see how your annual property taxes pay for all the services provided by the City of Houston enter your property's appraised value on this new site. ... More ...
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