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'An inspiration to women, people of color and the powerless': Hidalgo, Turner remark on passing of longtime activist Farenthold
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said she is keenly feeling the passing of Texas civil and women's rights powerhouse Frances Tarlton "Sissy" Farenthold who died last month.
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Bynam completes first full week as Houston interim housing director while city investigates allegations of his fired predecessor
Keith Bynam has finished his first full week as Houston's interim housing director while the city seeks a replacement for the previous department head who was fired after claiming the mayor gave millions in federal Hurricane Harvey relief money to one favored developer.
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'Thank you for your service to our great city': Colleagues celebrate Turner's 67th birthday
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner turned 67 on Monday, Sept. 27, and Twitter lit up with many Happy Birthday posts for him, from colleagues, at least one celebrity and others.
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'One of its very best': Houston police officer shot and killed in the line of duty
The City of Houston is mourning the loss of "one of its very best," Senior Officer William "Bill" Jeffrey who was shot and killed during the execution of a high-level felony warrant in Aeropark earlier this week.
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'An increasing number of companies' in the Houston area now 'considering vaccine requirements'
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, various companies in Houston are beginning to require that their employees get vaccinated.
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Turner asks Houstonians to 'stay off the roads' as Tropical Storm Nicholas makes landfall
The City of Houston and other communities nearby are getting ready for the forecasted heavy rainfall and expected flooding as Tropical Storm Nicholas moves closer to the Texas coastline.
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'Just reporting the numbers is not enough': Turner mandates biweekly COVID-19 testing for unvaccinated city employees
On Sept. 8, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner announced that all unvaccinated city employees must undergo mandatory COVID-19 testing.
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Turner: 'If we don't take immediate action to combat climate change, future generations will suffer'
Mayor Sylvester Turner (D-Houston) wants more people in the country to put their focus on climate change and the impact it's had on natural disasters following the devastation left behind by Hurricane Ida.
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Houston Restaurant Weeks charity event helps Houston 'fight to end hunger'
The annual Houston Restaurant Weeks charity fundraising event is in full swing for local residents to contribute to the fight to end hunger in Houston.
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'Couldn't be more excited': City of Houston hosts first official Día de los Muertos celebration Nov. 6
Houston's first official Día de los Muertos – Day of the Dead – celebration is scheduled to take place this November.
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'Honored': Trae tha Truth opens Houston franchise of ice cream shop that employs special needs individuals
Trae tha Truth, a local Houston rapper, recently opened an ice cream shop that employs individuals with special needs as part of larger celebrations for Trae Day.
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'Let’s go': Houston native leads U.S. team to shutout victory at Tokyo Olympic Games
Softball is back at the Olympic Summer Games and so is American softball legend and Houston native Cat Osterman.
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Houstonians may choose to restructure government this fall
Houston’s structure of governance could change this November if a coalition aimed at winnowing down the mayor’s power is successful.
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'I wanted you to chill': Turner's unscripted rap highlight of 713 Day at Houston-opoly
Mayor Sylvester Turner recently performed at a 713 Day holiday celebration in Houston.
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Houston's BakerRipley Dementia Care Center 'cannot continue to offer services beyond Oct. 29'
BakerRipley Dementia Day Center in Houston will be closing its doors as of Friday, Oct. 29 due to lack of funding.
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'Building wealth in the community': East End Houston Hub opens June 3
The new East End Maker Hub (EEMH), which is expected to generate approximately $153 million in annual economic impact, holds its grand opening June 3 at 6501 Navigation Boulevard.
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'It changed my life': Plummer recalls agony of struggling with COVID-19, isolation
Houston City Councilwoman Letitia Plummer recalled the agonies of getting the COVID-19 virus last year, but added that the worst part was how the illness isolated her from other people.
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Gallegos urges Houstonians to ‘file complaints each and every time’ trains block roadways
Houston City Council member Robert Gallegos is urging local residents to take action and report incidents of stopped and idling trains blocking roadways around the city, which he said are not just an inconvenience, but a safety concern.
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'Pronto Pay handles accessed wages': Houston-based company helps employees get access to payments before payday
A Houston startup is making it easier for employees to get paid before payday with its app.
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Turner: Houston has 'made strides to build ecosystem' as city is named No. 2 technology hub in U.S.
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said the City of Houston is on its way to becoming one of the technology hubs in the U.S. thanks to a migration of highly skilled workers attracted by its job market.