Your City Hall is facing a major shakeup

So okay, let me back up—there’s a lot bubbling under the surface at City Hall right now, and one of the biggest ripples is coming from Houston Landing. Peter Bhatia, their CEO, is stepping down. He put out his farewell note on Friday, May 16th. Now, Bhatia and the Landing are relatively new to the scene, but they’ve made waves, especially with their deep dives into issues like homelessness and immigration that really hit home for us in Houston.

You know what the wildest part is? Just the day before Bhatia’s announcement, Houston Landing was running pieces on things like the struggles of a Venezuelan family facing a dilemma after the end of CBP One, and profiling Scot More, an advocate at Houston’s Homeless Court. This is the kind of boots-on-the-ground reporting that’s crucial for our city, especially when you think about how many people are experiencing homelessness around Buffalo Bayou Park or under the freeway overpasses.

* Peter Bhatia, CEO of Houston Landing, announced his departure.

* His farewell note was dated May 16, 2025.

* This comes after the Landing published significant stories on May 15, including one on the impact of CBP One's end on a Venezuelan family and another profiling a homelessness advocate.

This leadership change at a key local news outlet, especially one that has been so focused on civic accountability, is something we need to keep our eyes on. What does it mean for how these critical stories about our city are covered? What does it mean for the transparency we expect from City Hall?

H-Town on the wire — no limits, no zoning, no excuses.

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