City Launches “Adopt a Pothole” Program After Running Out of Repair Funds
- A. Nomaly
- Jan 30
- 1 min read
In a bold new initiative, Houston officials have introduced an “Adopt a Pothole” program, allowing residents to take personal ownership of the city’s ever-expanding craters. With road repair funds allegedly lost in a mysterious black hole of bureaucracy, the city is now looking to citizens to step up and care for their own personal stretch of destruction.
“We believe this fosters a sense of community,” said Public Works Director Chad Fillmore. “People will feel a deeper connection to their potholes, naming them, decorating them, and maybe even fixing them—if they have the budget we don’t.”
Early adopters have already begun making their mark. One Midtown resident placed a mini garden inside his pothole, while a Heights woman turned hers into a koi pond. A Westheimer business owner took things further, installing a toll booth over a particularly large sinkhole, claiming it as “private property.”
Drivers remain skeptical. “What’s next, a ‘Sponsor a Traffic Light’ fundraiser?” asked commuter Miguel Rojas, narrowly dodging an unclaimed pothole near Montrose.
Meanwhile, city officials remain hopeful. “We’re even considering adding tiny commemorative plaques,” Fillmore added. “For an extra fee, of course.”
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