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Increased crime in Houston strikes a chord with Urban Reform president Charles Blain
The spike in violent crimes across Houston isn't sitting well with community leaders, who want to see more action from local governments.
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'Baby, you will be missed': Arlene Alvarez's family, friends lay De Zavala student to rest
Grace Church Houston, on the city's southeast side, served as host on Feb. 25 to the celebration of a life that belonged to a girl who mourners remember loved her family more than anything.
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'It's a shame': Fallen deputy constable had quit mall job at time of death, authorities identify gunman
The late San Jacinto County Precinct 1 Deputy Constable Neil Adams had quit his off-duty job as a security guard at the PlazAmericas Mall at the time of his passing on Feb. 23 at the age of 62, according to Houston ABC affiliate KTRK.
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'We lost one of our heroes': San Jacinto deputy constable dies in Houston mall shooting
Authorities have identified the law enforcement officer who was fatally shot at a Southwest Houston Mall on Feb. 23.
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Celebrate Mardi Gras, explore fragrance design and more in Houston this week
Houston Happenings Feb. 23 - March 1
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'I saw her come in and I saw her leave': Arlene Alvarez's family releases funeral details
Arlene Alvarez's family released funeral details on Feb. 22 for the 9-year-old girl who was fatally shot during a bank robbery in Southeast Houston on Valentine's Day night.
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'Pocket aces': Houston Gamblers select ex-Northwestern, NFL QB Clayton Thorson in USFL Draft
The Houston Gamblers selected ex-NFL quarterback Clayton Thorson in the first round of the inaugural USFL Draft on Feb. 22.
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'Ukrainians want to live in peace': Houstonians with connections to Ukraine monitor crisis
Houston is home to over 4,000 people with ties to Ukraine – and like their compatriots back home more than 6,000 miles away – they nervously wait as to what will be Russian President Vladimir Putin's next move.
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'We go through the pain, and they don’t': Community marches for 9-year-old shooting victim
Dozens of people participated in a Feb. 19 march for Arlene Alvarez, a 9-year-old child who was fatally shot following a bank robbery in Southwest Houston on the night of Feb. 14.
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'A global leader in innovation': City of Houston enters partnership with CenterPoint Energy
In an effort to craft a regional master energy plan to increase sustainability and efficiency, the City of Houston and CenterPoint Energy have formed a partnership, as announced by The Greater Houston Partnership on Feb. 9.
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'It's about looking to the future': Houston, Harris County create Special Events Task Force
In the aftermath of the Astroworld Festival tragedy, Houston and Harris County have joined forces to form a Special Events Task Force that will aim to prevent a repeat of that deadly event.
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Mayor launches One Safe Houston
In 2022, there have been more than 40 homicides in Houston already and with all things indicating it will get worse, Mayor Sylvester Turner announced the “One Safe Houston” program, a $44 million investment aimed at crime reduction.
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Enjoy a concert, shop at a farmer's market and more this week in Houston
Houston Happenings Feb. 16 - 22
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'They may not be able to get into a house at all': Housing market projected to rise through 2022
The Houston real estate market is on fire and demand is expected to continue through the year.
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MCR purchases Aloft Houston Downtown hotel
MCR has announced that it has purchased the Aloft Houston Downtown hotel, which is the company’s 38th hotel in Texas.
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Stay home – unless you are going to a Lina Hidalgo rally
It was only a month ago that County Judge Lina Hidalgo appeared before a sparsely attended press conference with her eyes barely visible above her mask to announce that she was returning the County to “Code Red” on its COVID threat system.
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'You cannot be a smart city if you don’t have smart technology': Houston offers new interactive kiosks for residents, visitors
Houston gained new technology aimed at mapping out locations in the fourth most populous city in the country, the World Population Review reported.
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'We need a mayor who has a vision for Houston': Hollins announces candidacy
Former Harris County Clerk Chris Hollins recently announced that he is running for mayor of Houston.
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Houston, CenterPoint Energy announce Resilient Now energy plan
The City of Houston and CenterPoint Energy today announced the launch of Resilient Now, a first-of-its-kind collaborative framework to develop a regional master energy plan to enhance local power resilience across the greater Houston area.
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City of Houston - Harris County Task Force on Special Events created
Mayor Sylvester Turner and Harris County Precinct 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia today announced the creation of the City of Houston - Harris County Task Force on Special Events.