Developing the app in-house allows the county to quickly add new features, said Chief Information Officer Robyn Doughtie.

The new Microsoft platform enables residents to file service requests online or by phone, opening up call center staff to work on more complex cases.

Creative partnerships with local startups allow some city innovation offices to fund new pilot projects when they're short on cash.

The City of Houston and Microsoft have announced a new training program to equip residents for technical career transitions during the pandemic.

The city is asking companies for ideas as it solves challenges of data and infrastructure on the road to an entirely electric vehicle fleet.

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…

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.