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Starting in July, Houstonians will notice a new fee on their monthly water bills — a $1.14 monthly charge for leasing the city’s garbage and recycling bins. Houston City Council approved the new fee with an 8-to-6 vote (3 members were absen…
Read MoreThe City of Houston is considering instituting a monthly lease charge for residential garbage and recycling bins — a fee some say is necessary to keep the containers in stock. On Wednesday, May 6, Houston City Council is scheduled to vote on the …
Read MoreTwo days after Governor Greg Abbott’s first phase to reopen Texas began, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo took to Twitter asking for citizens to help ensure businesses were conforming to the rules. Judge Hidalgo provided a link where people can t…
Read MoreAs we all continue to adapt to current world events, our mission at HoustonOnTheCheap is the same as it’s been since day one — to provide our readers with great resources for living their best lives without breaking the bank. That’s w…
Read MoreTexas Governor Greg Abbott announced on Monday that he will let the state’s stay-at-home order expire on April 30th, and will start to allow certain businesses to begin slowly reopening in phases in May. This Friday, May 1st, the following busine…
Read MoreIf you plan to go outside in Harris County, you might want to make sure you’re prepared with a mask. Judge Lina Hidalgo and Mayor Sylvester Turner are expected to announce today that all residents must wear masks when in public. The order would r…
Read MoreOn Friday, April 17, Governor Greg Abbott announced his plan for reopening the state of Texas in a press conference. “We are now beginning to see glimmers that the worst of COVID-19 may soon be behind us,” Abbott said at the beginning of th…
Read MoreWith schools across the city (and the country for that matter) closed down, students have been forced to adapt to the new reality of distance education at home. The transition to learning from home has been challenging for everybody — teachers, p…
Read MoreOn March 19th, Governor Gregg Abbott issued an executive order that closed restaurants, bars, gyms, and schools across the state of Texas. Now the Governor is planning for the return of some businesses. We’ve learned Governor Abbott plans on sign…
Read MoreEaster Sunday is a time for celebration and spending time with family and friends. However, it can be frustrating to find out that the store you must go to is […]
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