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Category: Infrastructure, Travel & Utilities

Mayor Turner Announces Special Water Bill Grace Period for Federal Workers in Houston

January 23, 2019 Brent Taylor

Houston Public Works is providing a special grace period on water/wastewater bill payments by federal employees affected by the federal…

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Posted in: Business & Development, Community News, Infrastructure, Travel & Utilities, Mayor's Office, Public Safety News Filed under: HCD - Housing & Community Development, HPW - Houston Public Works

Notice of Wastewater Spills After Heavy Rainfall

December 8, 2018 Erin Jones

HOUSTON, Texas – Intense, sustained rainfall Friday night resulted in the spill of domestic wastewater at several locations.  The areas…

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Posted in: Infrastructure, Travel & Utilities, Public Safety News

Property Owners Should Prepare for Lower Lake Levels

December 4, 2018 Erin Jones

HOUSTON, Texas – Houston Public Works is monitoring forecasts calling for substantial rainfall this Friday and Saturday.  If the storm…

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Posted in: Community News, Infrastructure, Travel & Utilities, Public Safety News

New Upgrades to Houston Adopt-A-Drain Program

November 1, 2018 Erin Jones

HOUSTON, Texas – Houston’s Adopt-A-Drain program has unveiled several upgrades for program participants. The popular naming feature is back up…

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Posted in: Community News, Infrastructure, Travel & Utilities, Mayor's Office

Houston Public Works Wins Proud Partner Award

October 31, 2018 Erin Jones

HOUSTON, Texas – Less than a year after it launched, the Houston Adopt-A-Drain program has been selected to receive the 2018…

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Posted in: Community News, Infrastructure, Travel & Utilities, Mayor's Office

Houston Public Works Offers Water Conservation Tips

July 20, 2018 Erin Jones

HOUSTON, Texas – High temperatures are leading to a record demand for electricity and water this summer. While Houston Water…

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Posted in: Community News, Infrastructure, Travel & Utilities

Parking Meter Enforcement Resumes Monday

September 8, 2017 Brent Taylor

HOUSTON–The City of Houston’s ParkHouston Division will resume metered parking enforcement on Monday, September 11, 2017. Customers should be advised…

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Posted in: Business & Development, Community News, Infrastructure, Travel & Utilities Filed under: ARA - Administration & Regulatory Affairs

City of Houston Launches ParkHouston Mobile Parking App

May 24, 2017 Brent Taylor

HOUSTON —The City of Houston and Parkmobile, LLC have partnered to launch a custom parking app for mobile payments called…

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Posted in: Community News, Infrastructure, Travel & Utilities Filed under: ARA - Administration & Regulatory Affairs

Houston Fire Station Energy Challenge Winners Honored by IKEA

May 9, 2017 Brent Taylor

HOUSTON — The City of Houston and IKEA today recognized the winners of the Houston Fire Station Energy Challenge – a…

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Posted in: Community News, Infrastructure, Travel & Utilities, Public Safety News Filed under: ARA - Administration & Regulatory Affairs, HFD - Houston Fire Department

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