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Houston
Renewal of the designation of a specific block as a Special Minimum Lot Size Block.
This will prevent the subdivision of lots into smaller sizes, preserving the current look and feel of the block.
At a glance
Last vote
Stable — consistent level of discussion. 2 mentions in the last 30 days, 1 the 90 before that.
A request to establish a minimum lot size of 6,250 square feet to maintain the neighborhood's character.
Houston police are preparing for a possible increase in sex trafficking tied to the World Cup. However, there's debate among experts about whether major sporting events actually lead to more trafficking.
The council adopted guidelines for disaster recovery housing and resilience programs, and approved the city's 2026 Annual Action Plan for federal grants related to community development and housing.
Heads up, Houston! Main Street is getting a World Cup glow-up, meaning the Red Line train is shutting down this weekend. But hey, downtown's gonna be way more walkable soon, so it's a trade-off!
Houston's getting a new spaceport thanks to Texas Southern University and the city! This is a huge deal for creating new jobs and boosting innovation right here at home.
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