Politics Stormwater funds for demolition? Houston’s controversial $30 million vote Staff Reports January 9, 2026 Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window)X Share on Mail (Opens in new window)Mail Copy link Houston City Council approved the use of $30 million in stormwater funds to demolish dangerous, abandoned buildings a close 9-7 vote that sparked debate over how the money can be used. Popular News Dallas-Fort Worth, mark your calendars with these upcoming events Education ‘Morally wrong’: Fort Worth ISD closes school dedicated to immigrants News Deep FEMA cuts leave Texas exposed as another hurricane season nears News Texas wants to ban in-home ketamine and add more physician oversight during treatment News DFW teachers share what they actually want for Teacher Appreciation Week Follow Us TikTok YouTube Instagram X Facebook Newest Videos News Trump tariffs are hitting Texas small businesses hard Immigration Houston council revises immigration ordinance after state funding threat Immigration Alejandra Salinas presses John Whitmire over grant records in tense exchange Politics Abbott backs new gas power plants as Southeast Texas energy demand grows Local Mansfield doula: Purity culture policies contribute to Black maternal health risks
