City Notices Roundup: Council Sessions, Early Voting Deadlines, and Health Advisories

Official Notice: City Council Public Session

The Houston City Council is currently convening for its scheduled weekly session today, Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Key items on the legislative agenda include deliberations regarding the city’s budget performance, specifically focusing on overtime expenditures within the police and fire departments. Council members are also reviewing the administrative framework for the recently approved $2 billion expansion of the George R. Brown Convention Center. The public session began at 9:00 AM at City Hall, and residents are encouraged to monitor proceedings through the municipal broadcast channel or attend in person to provide testimony during designated public comment periods.

Public Service: Final Days for Early Voting

The City of Houston and the Harris County Clerk’s Office remind all eligible residents that the early voting period for the March primary election is nearing its conclusion. Early voting will remain open through Friday, February 27, 2026. Registered voters may visit any authorized polling location within the county today between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM. Notable local contests appearing on the ballot include races for Harris County Attorney and Harris County Judge. Residents are encouraged to review their sample ballots in advance to navigate the extensive list of down-ballot candidates.

Traffic Advisory: Major Highway Maintenance and Lane Closures

Houston TranStar has issued a construction update for Wednesday, February 25, involving several major corridors. Motorists should anticipate significant delays and plan alternate routes for the following scheduled closures:

• IH-610 North Loop: Total closure of the westbound exit ramps to Kirkpatrick Blvd, Homestead Rd, and Lockwood Dr. These closures are scheduled from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM today. Detours are in place via the Hirsch Rd exit and subsequent u-turns.
• IH-10 Katy Freeway: Two outside westbound lanes remain closed from IH-45 to Studemont Street until further notice. This reduction is part of the ongoing I-10 White Oak Bayou elevation project and the demolition of the Studemont Street bridge.
• IH-69 Eastex: Alternate lane closures are in effect on the Northbound and Southbound frontage roads from Kelley St to Laura Koppe Rd until 3:00 PM.

Health Alert: West Nile Virus and Seasonal Screenings

The Houston Health Department and Harris County Public Health have confirmed the detection of the first positive West Nile virus mosquito samples of the 2026 season. While no human cases have been identified as of this morning, health officials advise residents to eliminate standing water around their property. Additionally, as part of National Children's Dental Health Month and American Heart Month, the city is hosting several mobile clinics offering dental screenings and cardiovascular health assessments at multi-service centers throughout the week. Parents are also urged to check recent recall notices regarding ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula, which remains active due to safety concerns.