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Recent News About City of Houston
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Michel on approaching enforcement of new camera ordinance: 'If someone is defying it, we will pursue it'
The City of Houston is urging businesses that haven’t installed outward-facing, high-resolution camera surveillance systems to do so before a new ordinance requiring them goes into effect in two weeks, per a report from Houston ABC affiliate KTRK.
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Turner on new director of office for people with disabilities: 'I look forward to working with him'
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner introduced Angel Ponce as the new director of the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD) on Tuesday, according to a city-issued press release and Houston NBC affiliate KPRC.
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Houston Events July 4-10
July 4: 25th Annual Red, Hot & Blue Festival and Fireworks Extravaganza 2022
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Pastor appeals for justice in brother's road rage death: 'All we want is justice in this situation'
The family of a clergyman who lost his life in an apparent road rage incident on Friday, June 24, has called for justice, according to a report from Houston ABC affiliate KTRK.
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Woman at vigil for migrants found dead in truck: ''How many more?' is my question'
The outside of the offices of immigrant advocacy group FIEL Houston at 6610 Harwin was the site of a vigil on Tuesday for the dozens of people who were found dead inside a tractor-trailer a few miles from San Antonio, Houston CBS affiliate KHOU reported.
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Houston Events June 27-July 3
July 1: USA Men's National Rugby team vs. French Barbarians at AVEVA Stadium
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Brooks on Houston as last stop of North American stadium tour: 'Couldn't think of a better place to start it and finish it'
Country superstar Garth Brooks has announced Houston's NRG Stadium as the last stop of his North American stadium tour, according to a press release issued by his management.
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Persse on availability of COVID-19 vaccines for kids: 'Children under age 5 were the last group that remained highly vulnerable'
The COVID-19 vaccine will be available to Houston-area children ages six months or older starting Friday, the City of Houston's health authority said, according to a report from Houston CBS affiliate KHOU.
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Houston-area homeowner on stolen AC: 'They came [and] basically cut the wires, cut the copper and just hauled off the unit'
A Houston-area homeowner woke up Thursday morning to discover that thieves made off with his air conditioning (AC) unit during the night, according to a report from Houston NBC affiliate KPRC.
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Finner on positive COVID-19 test: 'I hope to be back to work soon'
Houston Police Department (HPD) Chief Troy Finner said that he tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday, according to the law enforcement agency's official Facebook page.
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McIngvale on new Crime Stoppers initiative: 'Houston put a man on the moon – Why can’t we stop crime?'
Crime Stoppers of Houston introduced a new tool Wednesday to assist with public safety efforts with the help of famed Houston business owner Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale, according to a report from Houston NBC affiliate KPRC.
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City requests residents to conserve water: 'Most of Houston's service area is experiencing moderate to severe drought conditions'
The City of Houston is requesting residents to conserve water as it enters Stage 1 of its Drought Contingency Plan, according to reports from Houston-based media outlets.
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Houston Events June 20-26
June 22: Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night – Test your trivia knowledge at Palace Social and enjoy some cold drinks.
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Houston to host 2026 World Cup matches: 'Mission: Accomplished'
Houston has been selected as a host city for the 2026 World Cup, according to the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA).
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New pickleball-focused sports bar to open in Houston: 'It is easy for me to sell because I love it'
A new Houston sports bar that seeks to capitalize on the pickleball craze sweeping across the U.S. is slated to open in the fall, according to a report from Houston CBS affiliate KHOU.
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Synthica Energy's Schutte on new Houston facility: 'We are excited to see our plans to scale our model come to fruition'
Blue Ash, Ohio-based Synthica Energy, LLC introduced the development of a new anaerobic digestion facility on Monday in Houston, per a company-issued press release.
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Collins family holds funeral for late grandfather, grandsons: 'While we are hurting more than we could possibly imagine, we will be OK'
Five funerals were held on Saturday for a man and his four grandsons who were found dead at a Leon County ranch earlier this month, according to reports from Houston-based media outlets.
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Enjoy live music, art and a farmers market in Houston
Houston Events June 13-19
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Traffic remains an issue as Bush project moves along: 'It’s not 100% better, but it’s an improvement'
Officials with George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) said that a $1.3 billion construction project is moving along but advised passengers to take precautions as traffic associated with the work continues to be a problem, Houston-based media outlets reported.
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Trill On Wheels offers 'the ultimate Houston hip-hop experience' on pedal bikes
Trill on Wheels is Houston's first and only Trill Pedal Bike Party that is “all things Houston.”