After going $74 million over the overtime budget last year, Houston is on track to spend $54 million more than it's supposed ...

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Hollins says this overtime problem isn't new, but the latest report shows it's getting worse, and he says if nothing changes, it could start to impact critical services the city provides.

Police and fire department officials attributed the excess overtime spending to an inadequate number of personnel and unexpected weather events.

Houston is on track to exceed its budgeted overtime spending by more than $54 million by the end of fiscal year 2025-26, according to a Feb. 3 presentation from the city controller’s office.

For the first time since 2004, Carroll County updated its local waste and recycling laws last week. With the county’s ...

Central Texas drivers can expect icy roads as freezing conditions continue into Monday.

The Miami-Dade Department of Solid Waste Management (DSWM) is hosting a series of public workshops, both in-person and ...

Honolulu's only waste incinerator needs fresh investment to bring it up to international standards, council vice-chair says.

It’s available for City of Tampa issued 95 gallon and 65 gallon carts. It’s $40 per service, and includes up to two bins. City leaders said they launched the service due to requests. TAMPA, Fla. - The ...

Long hours and safety concerns are just a few of the issues some Houston Solid Waste workers said they are facing.

The City of Lubbock has announced that due to winter weather conditions and the predicted temperatures falling to -5 degrees, ...