Nine new trucks took to the streets Monday morning in what Houston Mayor John Whitmire touts as the "first step forward" to tackling the city's trash and recycling pickup problems. Whitmire was quick ...

HOUSTON – Months-old piles of heavy trash continue to frustrate Houston residents, but city officials say help is finally on the way. After widespread complaints and failing service grades, the City ...

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Across the city, Houstonians say they are facing backlogs and delays in heavy trash and yard waste pick-up. To improve this problem, the city has hired contractors and added ...