A new Houston Fire Department engine is going unused after the department discovered the truck is too big to fit easily into its station garage. "The Houston Fire Department received a new ladder ...

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Much-needed help is now on its way to Houston's Solid Waste Management. On Wednesday, the Houston City Council approved more trucks for the department. City council approved ...

HOUSTON — Houston Mayor John Whitmire on Wednesday provided an update on the City's plans to fix delayed pickups of trash and recycling. According to Whitmire, nine new trucks will be out on routes ...

The City of Houston is spending $2 million on outside help to pick up trash. Other advocates say the city needs to be spending vastly more, namely by implementing a solid waste fee.