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Houston City Council denies CenterPoint’s request for rate hike
The City Council unanimously denied the company’s request to raise rates. The company said the increase would help make improvements to “reliably deliver power.
Houston City Council has denied CenterPoint's latest rate hike application. What happens next?
Houston City Council denied CenterPoint Energy’s latest rate hike application, which city staff said would raise the average household’s bill by $1.83 per month, in a unanimous vote Wednesday morning.
Houston City Council Member Edward Pollard rebrands District J to 'J City'
Houston City Council Member Edward Pollard, who represents District J, claims the district is the size of a city, has it's own unique issues and concerns. He's now calling his district "J City."
Houston City Council expected to deny CenterPoint request to increase rate — for now
The electricity supplier for much of the Houston region wants to make additional investments to “reliably deliver power.” This type of denial by Houston City Council is “not uncommon,” according to the city’s administration and regulatory affairs department.
Houston City Council denies CenterPoint rate hike in unanimous vote
CenterPoint previously reported the proposed rate increase would have added about $1.25 per month the the average residential bill for customers using 1,000 kWh.
This Houston council member is rebranding his district as ‘J City.’ What does that mean for residents?
Council Member Edward Pollard is rebranding his district to "J City." But while it means more services for residents, the name is just a name.
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Houston's District J rebrands as 'J City' to provide residents with additional services
Council member Edward Pollard of District J has rebranded the district to “J City,” according to a Jan. 6 news release.
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'J City?' District rebrands in effort to bring resources to community members faster
Houston City Council Member Edward Pollard, who represents District J, claims the district is the size of a city, has it's own unique issues and concerns. He's now calling his district "J City." ...
What development zones are – and how Houston uses them to drive growth
Houston’s Midtown development zone has spent more than $150 million in the last three decades on affordable housing ...
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Friendswood City Council to hold elections for 2 city council positions in May
The filing period to appear on the ballot for Friendswood City Council opens Jan. 15, according to a notice from the city.
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A look at the 2025 City of Houston budget
The Houston City Council approved the 2025 operating budget Monday (Dec. 30). Here is a look at the city’s proposed operations for the year from the guiding document.
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Oakland’s new mayor is Kevin Jenkins — for now
In a complex leadership shuffle, Jenkins was elected council president and elevated to mayor, temporarily. Noel Gallo now ...