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Recent News About City of Houston
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Houston Events May 23-29
May 25: Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night – Test your trivia knowledge at Palace Social and enjoy some cold drinks.
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Hobby officials on AC woes: 'We are sorry about this'
William P. Hobby Airport experienced an air conditioning (AC) outage on Saturday (May 21), according to a report from Houston CBS affiliate KHOU.
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10-year-old on helping bring medical supplies to Ukraine: 'I don’t want the kids to suffer'
A young Houstonian has lent a helping hand to make sure the people in his father's native land Ukraine are taken care of, according to a report from Houston NBC affiliate KPRC.
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Nonprofit board member on hurricane food drive: 'We want to make sure they are covered'
Two Houston nonprofit organizations hosted a drive last Saturday (May 14) to make sure that homebound residents have enough to eat in the event of a hurricane.
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Utah woman on reunion with long lost sibling in Houston: 'We're so blessed that our story turned out so great'
Twenty years ago, Elia Macha and Joi Clements were toddlers residing at the same orphanage in China.
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Brown on new Houston hospital: 'We will provide our patients with coordinated and connected care'
Birmingham, Alabama-based post-acute health care services provider Encompass Health Corporation has plans to build a 60-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Houston, according to a press release.
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Resident on power grid: 'I think that's a huge problem, and I'm concerned'
With scorching temperatures poised to return for the summer, many Houstonians wonder whether Texas’ energy grid could handle the probable increase in demand, per a report from Houston ABC affiliate KTRK.
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Regional flight skids off runway at Bush Airport: 'We have an emergency'
An intrastate United Airlines flight landed at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) on Wednesday (May 11) only to skid off the runaway, according to reports from Houston-based media outlets.
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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.