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Houston at a glance: 10 recent meetings · 1 upcoming · 4 active issues · 4 decisions
Active issues
What's hot right now· 4
Coming up
Upcoming meetings· 1
On the record
Recent decisions· 4
Park fee increase from $700 to $900 — public hearing set for November 12
ApprovedPlanning CommissionOct 29Property Tax Rate
ApprovedCity PulseOct 26Approval of October 15, 2026 meeting minutes
ApprovedPlanning CommissionOct 29Platting activity items 1–70 (consent and replats, minus pulled items)
ApprovedPlanning CommissionOct 29
Development watch
What's being built· 4
Bell Street Special Minimum Lot Size Block Renewal
approved6 hearingsGarapan Street Special Minimum Lot Size Block
approved2 hearingsSpecial Minimum Lot Size Block Renewal No. 161REN — Harby, Coyle, Jefferson, Pease and Leeland Streets
pending1 hearingSpecial Minimum Building Line Renewal No. 97REN — Park Drive
pending1 hearing
Recent meetings
Full archive →- OCT29Planning CommissionTranscribedVideo
Commission moves park fee hike to $900 toward a November 12 public hearing — and a wheelchair... no, a long line of park advocates push for more
- OCT28Service Delivery CommitteeTranscribedVideo
Houston's Adult Literacy Office Shows Off Results: 1,071 Adults Served, GED Class Growing
- OCT27Press Conference: "Hpd Opens North Belt Safety Complex"TranscribedVideo
Houston opens $23.4M North Belt Safety Complex — first shared police-fire station in the city
- OCT27Press Conference: "Boulevard 61 Ribbon Cutting"TranscribedVideo
New affordable apartments open near the Richmond Strip: 100 units, most for working families
- OCT27Houston City Council SessionTranscribedVideo
Residents push council on stray dogs, stalled trails, Flock cameras and train blockages at public input session
- OCT26City PulseTranscribedVideo
Houston freezes property taxes for another year and kicks off major upgrades at Andover Park
Frequently asked about Houston
When does the Houston City Council meet?
The Houston City Council meets weekly on Tuesdays at 1:30 PM and Wednesdays at 9:00 AM CT.
Where can I find Houston meeting agendas?
You can find meeting agendas on the official city website at houstontx.gov and through OpenTexas meeting pages.
How can I speak at a Houston City Council meeting?
Citizens may speak at Public Session on Tuesdays beginning at 2:00 PM. Register by calling 832-393-1100 or emailing speakers@houstontx.gov by 3:00 PM Monday before the meeting.
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