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Houston city leaders are calling for increased accountability after a KPRC 2 investigation into the Houston Housing Authority (HHA) revealed questionable spending practices.
From extravagant holiday parties to high-end dining, over $100,000 was spent on non-essential activities in just 21 months. This includes a $13,546 Christmas party and wellness massages costing over $2,000.
Some stunning discoveries by KPRC investigates into how the Houston Housing Authority was spending money last year… all while saying their funds to provide rent relief to those who need it most had dried up. Investigative reporter Amy Davis has spent months exposing HHA for a series of questionable contracts and projects. The latest: Amy asked HHA to open its books.
Amidst a housing crisis affecting thousands, the Houston Housing Authority faces scrutiny over its spending practices.
HHA provides housing and services to tens of thousands of people and families in our city using mostly federal tax dollars. KPRC 2 Investigates started following that money and found tax dollars meant to pay for improvements to Houston’s housing developments was not going to where it was supposed to. We've rounded up the entire KPRC 2 Investigation in one place so you can get caught up on the latest news.
The KPRC 2 Investigation into the Houston Housing Authority (HHA) and its misuse of tax dollars has led to the resignation of its president and CEO, David Northern. Last month, we reported that Northern agreed to resign in a settlement with the HHA. Now, we’ve obtained a copy of that settlement, and the details may surprise you.
Silgo Construction Incorporated, a subcontractor for a Fourth Ward Houston Housing Authority property, supports tenant claims of deplorable living conditions.
Residents of the Columbia Senior Apartments near downtown Houston have voiced concerns about a rat infestation, prompting a thorough response from the Houston Housing Authority.
Mayor John Whitmire says his vision is to get people off of the streets and instead help get them into temporary housing; with the ultimate goal of getting them affordable housing or reuniting with family.
Monday night, KPRC 2 was at the Houston Housing Authority board meeting where the president and CEO, David Northern, resigned after investigations into questionable contracts that may have been granted to underqualified companies. At that same board meeting, an 86-year-old woman named Madine Lewis spoke out.
KPRC 2 Investigates the Houston Housing Authority. Federal investigators are looking into the HHA and one big development on Houston’s East End.
Northern had been placed on paid administrative leave last month pending the outcome of an investigation.
KPRC 2 Investigates is looking into allegations that the Houston Housing Authority (HHA) is out of money to support low-income Houston families in paying rent. At the same time Investigative Reporter Amy Davis looks into substantial pay raises for the HHA executive team.
The Houston Housing Authority has appointed a new interim President and CEO amid a scandal involving questionable contracts.
As KPRC 2 Investigates the Houston Housing Authority we have uncovered a culture of intimidation and secretive deals designed to keep you in the dark. Investigative reporter Amy Davis shines a light on the practices keeping former employees silent.
The Houston Housing Authority is facing a double crisis. A recent ransomware attack has compromised their network, and their CEO is on leave amid investigations into suspicious contracts.
Mayor John Whitmire says his vision is to get people off of the streets and instead help get them into temporary housing; with the ultimate goal of getting them affordable housing or reuniting with family.
The KPRC 2 Investigation into the Houston Housing Authority is getting attention. We have several big updates on our investigation - let’s get right to it!
CEO David Northern is now on administrative leave after revelations of incomplete renovations and soaring project costs.
On Tuesday, KPRC 2 investigates was on the scene on Houston’s East End as federal investigators started their second day of digging into the grounds along Buffalo Bayou.
KPRC 2 Investigates' deep dive into questionable contracts at the Houston Housing Authority revealed the agency paid some small businesses millions with no significant work history millions of dollars. One contractor explains how he was caught up in a scheme to pay a Chicago clothing company for work he did.
Multiple sources confirm an investigation connected to the Houston Housing Authority is underway in Houston’s East End Tuesday.
A KPRC 2 investigation into the Houston Housing Authority (HHA) has exposed a series of questionable contracts and projects, prompting calls for accountability from the public. Now, Investigator Amy Davis uncovered changes to the CEO’s contract before the old one expired.
Houston’s Investigative team is not stopping anytime soon. The KPRC 2 Investigation into questionable Houston Housing Authority contracts has uncovered a bizarre business hired to help in Houston. Investigator Amy Davis has part three of the deep dive into contracts costing us millions of dollars.
The KPRC 2 Investigators are looking into questionable projects orchestrated by the Houston Housing Authority.
Public trust, private deals. KPRC 2 Investigator Amy Davis continues the investigation into the Houston Housing Authority’s questionable contracts. The latest project in question: A deal to install window AC units at three Houston housing projects.
The Houston Housing Authority provides housing and services to tens of thousands of low-income people and families in our city using mostly federal tax dollars. But some people are worried the money meant to pay for improvements to Houston housing developments may not be going where it is supposed to.
With the rising rent prices, these affordable housing projects come at a vital time.
This dedication ceremony took place in the heart of Houston’s historic Third Ward, at the site of the Houston Housing Authority’s first development, which opened in 1947.
Providing safe and affordable housing for those who need it here in Houston was the subject of several votes the Houston Housing Authority Board took up Tuesday evening.
The Houston Housing Authority is responding to allegations made by property management at a Yellowstone area apartment complex that it’s trying to force residents into homelessness by ending a contract that provides subsidies for low-income residents.
Community activists gathered on Houston’s southside Monday morning demanding answers after a highly populated apartment complex did not renew its lease, putting hundreds of residents in jeopardy of losing their place to live.
150 families living in a decade’s old apartment complex in the Yellowstone area, said they’re being forced out because the Houston Housing Authority is refusing to subsidize their rent anymore.
Residents who live at the Cranbrook Forest Apartments say they are fed up with rats, mold, and faulty appliances.
The Houston Housing Authority opened applications for a spot on its waitlist for public housing on Jan. 15, 2023, and as of Friday, the agency says more than 26,000 people have submitted applications.
The Houston Housing Authority waitlist has not been open since 2018, and with the sudden increase in rent prices, many people may need extra assistance.
Houston Housing Authority (HHA), Mayor Sylvester Turner, HUD Deputy Regional Administrator Leslie Bradley, and community stakeholders will celebrate the groundbreaking of 2100 Memorial on Tuesday.
