In a 2019 interview with the Houston Chronicle, former U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner talked about the hurdles he had to overcome in his early years in politics.
Houston's Midtown Redevelopment Authority has been plagued with issues over its affordable housing funds, and now the city must determine what changes to make.
The Texas Legislature may close loopholes in a tax incentive program that lets cities and counties give public funds to private businesses with no limits.
Many Texas homeowners don’t know they can dramatically reduce their property taxes by filing a simple form. Here’s everything you need to know about homestead exemptions and how to apply for...
The Texas Legislature, with Mayor John Whitmire’s support, is on the cusp of undoing reforms to Houston’s police and firefighter pensions, worrying experts who call the changes premature.
Mayor John Whitmire charges four new board members with cleaning up Midtown Redevelopment Authority, where public housing funds have been put to questionable use.
A former Midtown Redevelopment Authority executive and two former vendors are facing felony charges, accused of misusing millions in public funds for affordable housing in Third Ward.
Here are 5 takeaways from a Chronicle investigation into Houston's Midtown development agency, which spent $150 million over 20 years trying to slow displacement in Third Ward.
Houston’s Midtown Redevelopment Authority replaced its longtime executive director, the latest fallout from a scandal over insufficient oversight and questionable spending.
