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Recent News About City of Houston
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Lee on endangered historical cemetery: 'We're in danger of losing some of the final resting spots of some people buried here'
One of Houston's oldest black cemeteries has landed on a distinctive list, Houston ABC affiliate KTRK reported.
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Allen on city lifeguard openings: 'We're not going to stop that until we're fully staffed'
People will soon visit swimming pools to beat the heat, but the City of Houston's Parks and Recreation Department is grappling with a staff shortage, according to a report from Houston ABC affiliate KTRK.
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Houston Happenings May 16-22
May 16 - Seismique - Enjoy this beautiful art museum that includes over 40 unique exhibits full of lights, sounds, colors and unique elements.
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Alcorn on amended noise ordinance: 'These changes aim to strengthen current rules and bring more businesses into compliance'
Houston City Council last Wednesday (May 4) approved changes to the city's noise ordinance, changes aimed at bars and restaurants that operate near residences, according to a report from Houston FOX affiliate KRIV.
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Hotez on positive COVID-19 test: 'I'm grateful to have been vaccinated/boosted'
Dr. Peter Hotez, one of the leaders in the Houston medical community's fight against COVID-19, said on Monday (May 9) that he has tested positive for the illness but assured the public he's doing fine.
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Houston Happenings May 9-15
May 9: Seismique – Enjoy this beautiful art museum that includes over 40 unique exhibits full of lights, sounds, colors and unique elements.
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Turner on catalytic converter measure: 'This is another tool in our toolbox to drive down crime in our city'
In an effort to curb increasing catalytic converter thefts, Houston City Council on Wednesday (May 4) approved a measure that limits the possession of a severed catalytic converter to those with proper identification such as metal recyclers, Houston ABC affiliate KTRK reported.
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Bernal on progress of Bush Airport construction project: 'We see some relief in sight'
Since a $1.3 billion construction project at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to consolidate Terminals D and E began, vehicular traffic has increased to the point lines stretch to the entrance of the airport and patience decreases among travelers.
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Runyan on first in-person Offshore Technology Conference in three years: 'Lots of people out there talking about tech, talking about new innovations'
The Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) returned as an in-person event after three years on Monday (May 2), according to a report from Houston CBS affiliate KHOU.
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Turner on Megan Thee Stallion proclamation: 'Her contributions to Houston have helped a tremendous amount of people'
The City of Houston recognized local rapper Megan Thee Stallion on Sunday (May 1) for her philanthropic efforts by issuing a proclamation in her honor and presenting her with a key to the city, Houston ABC affiliate KTRK reported.
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Houston Happenings May 2 - 8
May 2: Enjoy this beautiful art museum that includes over 40 unique exhibits full of lights, sounds, colors and unique elements.
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Johnson on new HPD auto safety initiative: 'The purpose is to prevent and deter the catalytic converter thefts'
The Houston Police Department (HPD) hopes a new auto safety initiative will address the increase in catalytic converter thefts, per a report from Houston ABC affiliate KTRK.
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Crenshaw on Title 42: 'Secretary of Homeland Security needs to be impeached if he won’t take necessary steps'
A Republican U.S. congressman from the Houston area has waded into the Title 42 situation, asserting that U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Alex Mayorkas should face impeachment if he doesn't enforce it.
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Prince's Wilson on completion of transaction: 'We'll be a company with strong material science and technology expertise to drive faster innovation'
Prince International Corporation has completed its yearlong acquisition of Ferro Corporation, per a company-issued press release.
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Houston Happenings April 25-May 1
April 25 – Seismique: Enjoy this beautiful art museum that includes over 40 unique exhibits full of lights, sounds, colors and unique elements.
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Castex-Tatum on security camera ordinance: 'Safety is very important to us'
A majority of the Houston City Council voted to approve an ordinance on Wednesday (April 20) that requires certain businesses to install and operate outdoor security cameras, according to a report from Houston ABC affiliate KTRK.
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Jackson Lee on Houston Juneteenth celebration: 'Really hope that this holiday is a human holiday that brings many different groups together'
The City of Houston and the Emancipation Park Conservancy released details on the city's upcoming Juneteenth celebration on Monday (April 18), according to a report from Houston NBC affiliate KPRC.
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Wilfalk on sanitation worker shortage: 'It means that at times, at certain times throughout the week, services might get compromised'
Houston's sanitation department is experiencing a labor shortage, according to a report from Houston NBC affiliate KPRC.
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Nettles after TABC closure of north Houston bar: 'Prostitution is one of the leading indicators of even more serious organized criminal activity'
A bar on Houston's north side sits shuttered after the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) ordered it closed over workers' allegations of human trafficking and prostitution, according to a report from Houston CBS affiliate KHOU. TABC officials revoked the liquor license of Las Vegas Night Club at 12629 W. Hardy Rd., KHOU reported.
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Enjoy art, sing karaoke, and go on a ghost tour this week in Houston
Enjoy art, sing karaoke, and go on a ghost tour this week in Houston.