• Stage Two Water Shortage Measures Rescinded

    Stage Two Water Shortage Measures Rescinded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.

  • Carolyn Farb and the Vale-Asche Foundation Support of Playgrounds Without Limits Campaign

    Support of Playgrounds Without Limits Campaign


    Mayor Parker thanked Carolyn Farb and the Vale-Asche Foundation for their support of the Playgrounds Without Limits campaign. Contributions and funding went to two playgrounds, at Memorial Park and the Metropolitan Multi-Service Center on West Gray.

  • Global Houston

    Houston Goes Global, Debuts New Int'l Website


    Your link to Houston's international resources, www.globalhouston.org is a new interactive website that connects Houston's international community.

  • ParkMobile Pay by Phone Parking Program

    ParkMobile Pay by Phone Parking Program


    Houston announces a partnership with T2 and Parkmobile that will allow residents, workers and visitors to pay for parking at all of the approximately 7,000 on-street metered spaces with their mobile phones.

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  • Volunteer with the City of Houston

    Volunteer with the City of Houston


    With the launch of the Houston Service Plan, the Mayor's Office received a Cities of Service Leadership Grant sponsored website that allows for non-profits, faith based organizations, and universities in the Houston area to post volunteer opportunities free of charge.

  • Pay Your Water Bills Online
  • Grade Our Work

    Grade Our Work!


    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!

  • Electricity or Gas Bill

    Trouble Paying Your Electricity or Gas Bill?


    Help is on the way! Click this graphic for a listing of United Way agencies that are currently offering utility assistance.

  • Houston Green Office Challenge

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Here you can apply for a job, pay traffic tickets and water bills, find out about Houston events and the Mayor's Office of Special Events, and learn about the City government that serves you. View the City's Code of Ordinances and the City Charter. See our Houston WiFi site. View our homepage photo archive and send us your favorite photo of Houston! Click rotating graphics above for more about the specific events.

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
February 28 to March 18


Houston Livestock Show and RodeoFor 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


Azalea TrailHoustonians 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


Bayou City Classic 2012The 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 CorporationTour 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 ...

City Headlines

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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