For the first time ever, Houston City Council will hold an evening session on Tuesday, Aug. 26 at 6 p.m. in the council chambers. This pilot program—proposed by Council Member Mario Castillo—aims to give more Houstonians a chance to participate despite work, traffic, or school schedules during the last scheduled public hearing of each month from August to December 2025. Want to speak? You must register by 3 p.m. Monday, Aug. 25. Call 832.393.1100, email [email protected] , or visit the Offi

At today’s City Council meeting, I shared an update on the Houston Municipal Employee Pension System. While the Pension Board is independently processing payments for retirees, we are concerned with delays. We’ve been assured that a few hundred more checks will be distributed this week, and my administration will continue monitoring to ensure retirees receive what they are owed. | Mayor John Whitmire