Cole reelected Houston mayor
October 20, 2026
The Houston City Council voted 6-1 to retain Cole as mayor.
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Stalled Port MacKenzie rail project to get new life with $249 million federal grant
October 19, 2026
The grant requires $62 million in local funding that will be partially covered by the value of a borough land transfer.
DNR commissioner will appear at hearing on Houston land transfer after subpoena
October 16, 2026
Lawmakers have raised questions over whether the proposed transfer of approximately 30 square miles near Houston is legal.
Rubeo wins three-way race for Wasilla mayor; incumbent council members reelected
October 12, 2026
Alina Rubeo will be sworn in as Wasilla Mayor Oct. 19.
‘Zero transparency’: Houston officials oppose land transfer process linked to data centers
August 18, 2026
The city council passed a pair of resolutions objecting to the process used for the proposal.
How to know if you can vote in city elections
August 06, 2026
Confused about whether you live in Palmer, Wasilla or Houston city limits? We can help.
State agency plans Houston-area industrial park with data centers, distribution hub
July 15, 2026
The 30-square-mile parcel sits just outside Houston city limits.
Candidate filing open now in Houston city elections; closes Wednesday
July 10, 2026
The filing period opened July 1 and runs through July 15.
Houston mayor's pay to see first increase in more than 15 years
June 16, 2026
The increase boosts the Houston mayor's salary from $1,500 each month to as much as $3,200.
Houston has a new official logo. What comes next is unclear.
June 12, 2026
The logo was created by a lifelong Houston resident and aspiring art teacher.
Community gathers to celebrate Houston’s 60th birthday
June 06, 2026
The event included cake, ice cream and community stories.
Houston to celebrate 60th birthday with free cake and ice cream Saturday
June 03, 2026
The celebration is scheduled for Houston's city hall at 3 p.m. on June 6.
Houston mayor’s pay could more than double under proposal
May 19, 2026
The change would mark the first pay raise for Houston’s mayor since 2009.