The city's deputy CIO says projects powered by environmental sensors like one in Aldine ISD could enable Houston to become "the smartest city in the world."

Mayor Sylvester Turner says continued rebuilding after the 2017 storm has enabled technology investments that modernize the city and make it more competitive.

The city is calling Doxo.com a "suspicious website" after a resident reported a failed payment, but the company's co-founder says it's been serving Houston residents successfully since 2011.

The agreement to collaborate with the city of Suzhou, specifically around biomedical sciences and biotechnology, comes as President Trump continues his trade war with China.

Using video conferencing, public safety workers can help people in emergencies figure out whether they need an ambulance or just a taxi.

The mayor's office is interested in developing a digital tool that encourages citizen donations to charities that can provide long-term solutions for homeless residents.

As part of its strategy to draw new startups and stimulate local investment, the task force is now searching for a location for an innovation district hoped to bring the city up to speed.

Through work with industry and government partners, local public safety agencies launched a 40-camera system at zero project cost to the city.

In an attempt to keep pace with exploding population numbers, government will work with the vendor to deploy cameras, connected signals, and sensors at hundreds of sites around the city.