Former Houston City Council Relations Director William-Paul Thomas sentenced to federal prison | #citycouncil
HOUSTON – The former Director of Houston City Council Relations William-Paul Thomas was sentenced to federal court on Monday. After a passionate plea to the judge by Thomas and his attorney Monique Sparks for probation, the judge sided with federal prosecutors and sentenced Thomas to 12 months and one day in federal prison. Thomas, who […]
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City Council to vote on 9 proposed water bill relief ordinances. Here’s why they may not pass | #citycouncil
HOUSTON, Texas – The nine water bill ordinances, which were supposed to bring some relief to Houstonians struggling with high water bills, may not pass during Wednesday’s city council meeting, according to KPRC 2 Investigator Amy Davis. The nine new proposals address the ongoing billing problem caused by the city’s water system. On Wednesday at […]
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Mayor Sylvester Turner’s book ‘A Winning Legacy’ to cost nearly $124K to print; $206 per book
HOUSTON – Houston First is not in the business of printing books. The corporation made that very clear to KPRC 2 Investigates on Wednesday morning. Nonetheless, there is an agenda item set for their board meeting on Thursday requesting $123,979.98 to cover the printing costs of a book highlighting Mayor Sylvester Turner book called, “A […]
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What’s next after KPRC 2 Investigates reveals ‘Porsche Partnership’ in Houston mayor’s office?
HOUSTON – On Monday night, KPRC 2 Investigates exposed a “Porsche Partnership” between federally convicted former City of Houston City Council Relations Director William-Paul Thomas and local businessman Jason Yoo. Vehicle history records show that in April 2018, Yoo and Thomas purchased a 2015 convertible Porsche. ORIGINAL STORY: KPRC 2 Investigates uncovers ‘Porsche partnership’ inside […]
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Mayor Turner to discuss $21 million RAISE grant funding for city’s Telephone Road Project
HOUSTON – Mayor Turner, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia, Congressman Al Green, and business leaders will hold a news conference on Wednesday to discuss the $21 million federal grant awarded to the city of Houston for the Telephone Road Project. The federal funds are part of the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant program […]
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Houston homicide numbers trending down, Mayor Turner says
HOUSTON – Earlier this year, the mayor of Houston announced an initiative to reduce violent crime. Now, the homicide count in the city of Houston is trending lower. While there is plenty to be done to curb crime in Houston, city leaders updated the public that the initiatives appear to begin to be working, as […]
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