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Houston · week of August 23, 2026
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Watch this moment →Community members are demanding an end to HPD's cooperation with ICE, arguing it creates fear and prevents residents from reporting crimes.
What it means: Immigrant communities and residents who fear deportation.
Raised 2 times this week
Follow this issue →The city is looking to renew its tax abatement rules, which allow the city to offer tax breaks to businesses to encourage growth. This affects how the city manages its tax base and economic development strategy.
What it means: Local businesses and developers seeking incentives for new projects.
Follow this issue →Residents are calling for the city to cancel its contract with Flock, claiming the data is misused and violates privacy rights.
What it means: The city currently pays $6.4 million for the Flock system.
Follow this issue →City Council · Tuesday, September 1
Published by OpenTexas. 2 meetings covered.