Tag: Abby Kamen

Houston politics: Redistricting map could dilute, threaten Hispanic, Latino representation on city council, leaders say!

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Houston, Texas (KTRK) – In the latest fight over redistricting, Hispanic and Latino community leaders said they were concerned that new maps approved by the Houston City Council Wednesday night would weaken the voice of their people. Parts of Magnolia Park, one of Houston’s oldest Hispanic neighborhoods, will move into the H. Councilman Robert Gallegos has repeatedly expressed concerns about Councilman Abe Kamen’s amendment of the redistricting maps. The changes will keep Friedman Township, a historic black neighborhood, within its precinct. The Houston Chronicle She stated that residents did not…

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Houston noise ordinance: Washington Corridor residents still enduring nuisance as just 4 tickets written in first month!

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Houston, Texas (KTRK) – Houston’s new noise ordinance went into effect on September 6, so how do residents of the bustling Washington corridor feel so much about the job they do? “I wish I could say it’s good,” said resident Stephen Devadanam. “I appreciate the effort, but the noise goes on every night.” The ordinance doubled the maximum fines businesses could receive for violations, as well as creating a valid permit that must be purchased if the business uses extensive sound in close proximity to residences. The law is enforced…

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