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.
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Big Lake’s Jordan Lake Park is an ongoing labor of love
June 15, 2026
Community cooperation helps spruce up key public space.
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.
Lawsuit alleges Palmer violated open meetings law in golf course talks
June 12, 2026
The complaint asks the court to void the city’s decision to end its contract with Eagle Golf Course Management.
New roads plan could bring more federal money to Mat-Su -- and officials want your help
November 25, 2025
The plan will include road and transportation projects for Mat-Su's core area.
New kid ski program comes to the Mat-Su -- and needs help getting started
November 24, 2025
Skiku aims to lower barriers to Nordic skiing for local youth.
That new towering plume over Mat-Su’s landfill? It’s filtered water from decomposing trash
November 21, 2025
Soupy black trash water, once trucked south and dumped into Cook Inlet, is now treated and vaporized above the landfill.
Mat-Su Assembly rejects proposal to limit its control over borough election guides
November 19, 2025
The proposal would have blocked the assembly from inserting changes into the annual nonpartisan brochure.
Palmer planning commission chair appointed to empty council seat
November 18, 2025
Penny Mosher will serve on the council until the October 2026 election.
State plow operator training removes snow from popular Hatcher Pass ski area
November 18, 2025
The clearing operation is likely to push trail grooming back at least a month, Mat-Su Ski Club officials said.
'It's a win-win:' Palmer, Wasilla chambers promote shopping local with prizes, events
November 17, 2025
Chamber events aim to keep consumers in Mat-Su this holiday season.
Final Mat-Su vote tally shows gas tax defeat, clean sweep by incumbents
November 13, 2025
Mat-Su Borough election tallies updated Wednesday now include absentee and questioned ballots.
Mat-Su historical display including Ten Commandments delayed due to lack of funding
November 12, 2025
Donors have so far contributed about $1,000 of the $4,000 needed to fund the project.