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WEBCity of Houston Rescinds Mandatory Watering Restrictions, Returns to Stage One of the Drought Contingency Plan. Mayor Sylvester Turner Joins HPW and Partners to Celebrate $1.7 Billion Project Milestone. City of Houston Approves Sweeping Ordinance Changes to Address High Water Bills.
Carol Haddock out as Houston Public Works director in latest …
WEBApr 25, 2024 · Haddock, who had worked for the city for nearly two decades and was the first woman to serve as director of Houston Public Works, resigned Wednesday after six years in that role.
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WEBUnder Mayor John Whitmire’s leadership, Houston Public Works is bringing forth its plan to provide customers with accurate water bills and enhanced customer service while tackling structural issues aimed at restoring public trust through transparency.
Houston Public Works to testify on city's water issues and to …
WEBSep 2, 2024 · According to Houston Public Works, in 2023, the city of Houston lost over 32 billion gallons of water due to broken city pipes. HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- It's a sight becoming increasingly...
Millions of dollars in questionable Houston water ... - Click2Houston
WEBNov 17, 2023 · Without enough manpower to repair the lines quickly, Houston Public Works asked City Council to approve emergency contracts worth $80 million this year to pay about a dozen companies to help...
‘It’s still not where it needs to be’: Mayor Whitmire shares new ...
WEBMar 5, 2024 · To be clear, while Mayor Whitmire says 100,000 remote read sensors are not working now, Public Works says more are failing every day. All 500,000 are past their life span and overdue for...
Houston’s new set usage system to address ... - Houston Public …
WEBMay 1, 2024 · Nearly 92,000 devices needed to be replaced as of Wednesday, according to Houston Public Works spokesperson Erin Jones, who said that number figures to fluctuate as more are replaced and also...
Houston Public Works investigating employee wrongdoing …
WEBDec 1, 2023 · Houston Public Works said Friday it is continuing to investigate more alleged employee wrongdoing in its emergency contracting process with the help of the Office of the Inspector General...
More changes at Houston Public Works as investigation continues - KHOU.com
WEBDec 1, 2023 · Extra job lands high-level City of Houston employee under investigation. An executive resigned and another employee was relieved of duty as an investigation into wrongdoing at Houston Public...
Former Houston water department manager now in custody after …
WEBMay 31, 2024 · Patrece Lee, the former Houston Public Works maintenance manager, is now charged with abuse of official capacity and four counts of bribery. Her brother, Andrew Thomas, is charged with abuse...