Mayor Whitmire to Appoint Jay Zeidman as Chairman of Houston First Corporation
Houston Mayor John Whitmire today announced that he is appointing venture capital executive Jay Zeidman as Board Chairman of Houston First Corporation, pending City Council approval.
Mayor Whitmire Orders Immediate End to Pending Legal Action Against Houston Firefighters
January 3, 2024 -- In a clear indication that he will follow through on his promises, Mayor John Whitmire met with representatives of the Houston Professional Firefighters Association this morning. ... Read the Mayor's Press Release ...
City of Houston Careers
City government is filled with opportunities for talented people who want to improve their communities and make an important difference in the lives of their fellow Houstonians. View the City Careers page ...
Arco del Tiempo
World's First Generative and Sustainable Piece of Public Art To Be Installed in Houston
Arco del Tiempo (Arch of Time), the City of Houston's latest work of permanent art in public space — a generative and permanent sculptural installation -- will be installed in the city’s East End, Houston’s Second Ward Complete Community, in 2024. The artwork, sets a new standard of environmental sustainability for public art.
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Water Bills
Here you can pay your bills using multiple payment methods, view account transactions, print prior bills, lower your bill by managing your water usage.
Paying Tickets
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Pet Adoptions
Adoptions are done on a first come, first served basis. We recommend visiting the shelter as soon as possible as animals are often adopted quickly!
Events Calendar
Events at selected City Facilities and theaters and sports venues in the greater Houston area.
Mayor, Controller, and City Council
The Mayor is responsible for the general management of the City and for seeing that all laws and ordinances are enforced.
John Whitmire Mayor
The Controller serves as the City's CFO and certifies the availability of funds prior to City Council approval of City commitments.
Chris Hollins Controller
City Council is divided into eleven districts of similar population, plus five Council Members who represent the City At-Large
Members of City Council
City of Houston Signature Special Events
Freedom Over
Texas JULY 4, 2025
Back 2 School
Fest AUGUST 2025
Veterans Day Celebration NOVEMBER 11, 2025
Thanksgiving Day Parade NOVEMBER 27, 2025
Mayor's Holiday Spectacular DECEMBER 2025
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311 Help & Info
311 Houston Help and Info puts your City government at your fingertips –- one contact, via the channel of your choice, phone or email -- and you get answers or have your service problem solved.
HTV Houston TV
HTV cablecasts 24/7 and provides live programming of City Council and council committee meetings. HTV is headquartered in a multi-faceted production facility on the first floor of City Hall at 901 Bagby.
About Houston
Alive with energy and rich in diversity, Houston is a dynamic mix of imagination, talent and first-class attractions that makes it a world-class city.
Open Finance
This portal provides detailed information about the City of Houston’s finances. You can visualize the allocation of these funds, or you can explore the raw data.
City Data Portal
The Open Data Portal is the platform to host City-wide open data. The Open Data Portal’s goal is to encourage civic engagement and collaboration, improve transparency, and facilitate access to public information.
Trash Schedules
Interactive map for trash, recyling, and heavy trash pickup schedules at your address.