Shakari Briggs

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Texas counties powerless when it comes to regulating noise ordinances

1 week ago | houstonchronicle.com | Shakari Briggs

According to Montgomery County officials, Texas lawmakers would have to pass legislation to give counties the authority to enact noise restrictions. "It's no simple task," Smith said. "You've got to get it through the House and the Senate and get the governor to sign it. Then, we will have the ability to come in and pass the ordinance."In previous legislative sessions, politicians have introduced various bills hoping to give counties the power to pass noise ordinances.
What makes a Houston suburb? Locals weigh in.

1 week ago | houstonchronicle.com | Shakari Briggs

It's evident that everyone has a different definition of what they consider a suburb of Houston. We know because we asked - and quickly learned that people have strong opinions about a deceptively simple question. With so much growth in and around the city of Houston, we learned based on reader responses that it's hard to pin down what "suburb" means and which cities in the region meet that definition. So, maybe in the end, there's no right or wrong answer to the question.
Project Rosenberg needs just under a million to turn abandoned school into park

2 weeks ago | houstonchronicle.com | Shakari Briggs

With three months until it's deadline and at 70% of its goal, Project Rosenberg hopes to garner more support to transform the site of a Galveston elementary school into a public park. While the road to acquire the property has come with its setbacks and drama, organizers insist none of that changes the purpose of the mission - a new green space for everyone to enjoy. "We really want to be able to have a green space where you can have trees," said Alyson Poston, Project Rosenberg organizer.
How do you define a Houston suburb? Let us know what you think.

3 weeks ago | houstonchronicle.com | Shakari Briggs

Enough about Houston. What about the suburbs outside of the fourth most populous city in America? In fact, which cities would you say fit that description?Merriam-Webster defines a suburb as a "residential area on the outskirts of a city or large town." But is it that simple? At what point is a city a suburb of Houston? Do you view yourself as a suburbanite? Let us know your thoughts in the questions below. Powered by the CreditsReporting by Shakari Briggs . Hearst Newspapers DevHub.
Experts offer insight into living in unincorporated communities

3 weeks ago | houstonchronicle.com | Shakari Briggs

Access to health care, shoppingLife in the country can offer more freedom - but also a longer trip to a hospital, store or school. "Across Texas, one of the biggest challenges we have in our rural counties is we've lost our hospitals and school systems," said Race.
$56M cultural arts center near Missouri City nears completion

3 weeks ago | houstonchronicle.com | Shakari Briggs

With the completion of the Robert and Bertha Edison Cultural Arts Center, Charity Carter hopes to fill a void near Missouri City. The $56 million project will not only increase art access to an underserved community in Fort Bend County, she says, but also foster creativity and community cohesion through arts education. "We thought about the needs of the youth," said Carter, the founder and executive director of the Edison Arts Foundation. "We thought about the needs of the young adults.
Houston Complete Communities director resigns from role after 6 years

1 month ago | houstonchronicle.com | Shakari Briggs

"The mayor is directing all departments in the city to reorganize with the goal of prioritizing efficient service delivery and eliminating duplications," said Chris Newport, Mayor John Whitmire's chief-of-staff. "The mayor's office is doing the same as Mayor Whitmire feels it's critical to model the behavior he expects from others.
Freeport mayor issues warning to help rein in unruly council meetings

1 month ago | houstonchronicle.com | Shakari Briggs

Residents in Freeport have asked council members to set aside their differences for the greater good after a series of contentious council meetings that prompted a warning from Mayor Jerry Cain. "This council will act in a professional manner when up here making decisions for the city of Freeport," Cain told his colleagues during a March 3 council meeting. "I will continue to encourage comments from our citizens and on topic comments from our council.
Chambers County Judge Jimmy Sylvia retiring after nearly 30 years in office

1 month ago | houstonchronicle.com | Shakari Briggs

After serving the public for decades, Chambers County Judge Jimmy Sylvia has decided to hang up his gavel. The decision closes out decades of public service, including nearly 30 years as county judge. "I am thankful that the people of Chambers County have put their trust in me for the past three decades and I am proud of what we, as a county and a people, have accomplished," said Sylvia in a news release.
TX: Microtransit program in Sugar Land gives residents access to affordable transportation options

1 month ago | masstransitmag.com | Shakari Briggs

Sugar Land has launched its Microtransit Pilot Project — Sugar Land On-Demand. The new service, which began on Tuesday, aims to provide affordable transportation options to residents and visitors. "This is going to be the first of its kind, on-demand microtransit service in the Gulf Coast region," said Melanie Beaman, Sugar Land's transportation and mobility manager, at a city council meeting earlier this month.