Mike Morris
@mmorris011.bsky.social
Investigative reporter for @HoustonChron // mike.morris@houstonchronicle.com
New = Houston council member sought favors like personal home repairs from city contractor, records show www.houstonchronicle.com/politics/hou... w/ @abbschurch.bsky.social
Houston official's personal request from city contractor may violate state law
Council Member Tarsha Jackson sent city contractor Al Kashani a series of texts between 2021 and 2022 asking for favors for herself and her nonprofit.
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July 18, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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New = Whitmire-backed Texas bill that would reverse Houston pension reforms is 'mind-boggling,' experts say www.houstonchronicle.com/politics/hou...
Texas bill that reverses Houston pension reforms is 'mind boggling,' experts say
The Texas Legislature and Mayor John Whitmire may undo reforms to Houston’s police and firefighter pensions, worrying experts.
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June 3, 2025 at 9:03 PM
New = Whitmire-backed Texas bill that would reverse Houston pension reforms is 'mind-boggling,' experts say www.houstonchronicle.com/politics/hou...
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This simple form could save you thousands on your property taxes
Many Texas homeowners don’t know they can reduce their property taxes by filing a simple form. Here’s everything you need to know about homestead exemptions.
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May 22, 2025 at 4:26 PM
This simple form could save you thousands on your property taxes💵
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Folks, if there's any chance a friend or relative is entitled to a **homestead exemption** but doesn't claim one, please share:
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More than 40 journalists and staff at the Houston Landing, the nonprofit newsroom that launched two years ago, are facing layoffs within a month after the Landing's board voted to cease operations.
For those willing and able to help👇
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Donate to Support Houston Landing journalists and staff facing layoffs, organized by Mike Morris
This week, the Houston Landing’s CEO informed dozens of dedic… Mike Morris needs your support for Support Houston Landing journalists and staff facing layoffs
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April 18, 2025 at 3:09 PM
More than 40 journalists and staff at the Houston Landing, the nonprofit newsroom that launched two years ago, are facing layoffs within a month after the Landing's board voted to cease operations.
For those willing and able to help👇
www.gofundme.com/f/support-ho...
For those willing and able to help👇
www.gofundme.com/f/support-ho...
New = Houston's Midtown development zone spent years buying land for affordable housing, hoping to stop luxury townhomes from taking over Third Ward.
Then the agency quietly sold 16.6 acres of that land to developers – some of whom plan to build townhomes.
www.houstonchronicle.com/projects/202...
Then the agency quietly sold 16.6 acres of that land to developers – some of whom plan to build townhomes.
www.houstonchronicle.com/projects/202...
How a Houston agency squandered acres of land for affordable housing
How a Houston agency squandered acres of land for affordable housing
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April 2, 2025 at 3:50 PM
New = Houston's Midtown development zone spent years buying land for affordable housing, hoping to stop luxury townhomes from taking over Third Ward.
Then the agency quietly sold 16.6 acres of that land to developers – some of whom plan to build townhomes.
www.houstonchronicle.com/projects/202...
Then the agency quietly sold 16.6 acres of that land to developers – some of whom plan to build townhomes.
www.houstonchronicle.com/projects/202...
New = Analysis uncovers inefficiencies at Houston City Hall, misuse of city credit cards
Study uncovers credit card misuse, inefficiencies in city government
Mayor John Whitmire said the review is a “critical first step” in restoring public trust in city government.
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February 12, 2025 at 3:30 PM
New = Analysis uncovers inefficiencies at Houston City Hall, misuse of city credit cards