Jen Rice

City council is considering stronger requirements to make landlords more accountable for unsafe conditions.

The goal is to divert food waste from going into the city’s landfills, which are reaching their limits.

Travis hopes to replace state Rep. Jim Murphy, who isn’t running for reelection.

Three council members voted against the plan.

He’ll be the first immigrant, the first Black man and first engineer to become Rice’s president.

Programs like the Houston Community Land Trust aim to help low-income residents buy homes and keep them affordable, while also breaking down misconceptions about affordable housing.

Housing experts say the new law is a good first step to inform renters of flood risk, but will need more work in the future.

Mayor Sylvester Turner’s requirement has been in effect since October.

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Here’s why candidates say they’re running to serve as the judges who preside over evictions, truancy cases and small civil disputes.