‘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.
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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.
No more flying hammerhead shark: Houston officials seek entries for new city logo
April 06, 2026
Officials hope to update the decades-old logo with an image that can be used in a host of formats.
Houston mayor, deputy mayor resign after five months
March 12, 2026
Houston Mayor Jason Kahn and Deputy Mayor Dan Lewis resigned Thursday.
State troopers called to chaotic Houston meeting as council selects new mayor
October 21, 2025
The meeting devolved into arguments and crosstalk over an alleged conflict of interest involving two City Council members.
Former mayor, newcomers win in Palmer; Houston gets three new council members
October 10, 2025
Final results in Houston, Wasilla and Palmer city elections were released Friday evening.
Preliminary results show Cooper leading in Palmer mayor race; changes coming to Houston council
October 07, 2025
Preliminary results released Tuesday do not include a tally of early and absentee votes.
The Q&As with 2025 candidates for Palmer, Wasilla and Houston City Councils
September 23, 2025
Candidates for Houston, Wasilla and Palmer City Councils respond to your questions in this handy, easy-to-use guide.
Houston council hopefuls make their case at Mat-Su Sentinel forum
September 19, 2025
The Thursday forum was the first such event in over a decade.
Houston forum looks to connect voters with candidates
September 10, 2025
The forum will be hosted by the Mat-Su Sentinel and held on Thursday, Sept. 18 at Houston City Hall.
Investigation finds Houston council member overstepped her authority but broke no laws
August 20, 2025
The investigation examined actions by Houston Council member Sandy McDonald.