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Recent News About City of Houston.
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Weiser Business Park to 'appeal to industrial tenants seeking proximity to customers'
A new business park is coming to Northwest Houston after developers broke ground on Phase I of the 130-acre Weiser Business Park.
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Biden administration addresses affordable housing shortage
The Biden-Harris administration is working to address the shortage of affordable housing by increasing the availability of starter homes through both legislative and non-legislative measures.
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Houston 'raises awareness' for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month by lighting city's landmarks
Former President Barack Obama had declared the month of September to be the Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in the year 2012 to increase awareness.
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'An epic night': Bun B to make solo Rodeo Houston debut
Houston-born rap star Bun B is scheduled to make his solo debut before a home crowd early next year.
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'One of Houston's greatest champions': Houston native Beyoncé turns 40
Beyoncé's rise to fame was with Destiny Child, where she was the lead singer in the 1990s. This Houston native has never looked back and has made several global impacts.
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Turner remembers Hurricane Harvey: 'We will continue to build a stronger and resilient city'
In the years since Hurricane Harvey devastated Texas and Louisiana, the City of Houston has worked to rebuild, improve infrastructure and strengthen relationships with other organizations.
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'Women play a vital role': Houston Women's Commission holds inaugural meeting
The Houston Women's Commission, which was approved by the Houston City Council last month, held its inaugural meeting on Aug. 30, with Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and City Councilwomen Abbie Kamin, Carolyn Evans-Shabazz and Karla Cisneros in attendance.
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'We celebrate 185 years': Houston commemorates anniversary of city founding
The City of Houston turned 185 on Aug. 30.
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City of Houston forms Women's Commission 'to address the substantial disparities women continue to face'
The City of Houston has a new permanent Women’s Commission dedicated to health and economic disparities, with more than two dozen female leaders chosen to serve on its first board.
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'We owe it to these people': Turner, African American Mayors Association vow to help Afghan refugees
Sylvester Turner, Houston mayor and president of the African American Mayors Association, recently said that the organization will help Afghan refugees that come to the U.S.
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'Walkable, inviting, outdoor environment': East River Development breaks ground in Houston
A groundbreaking ceremony was held for the East River Development on Aug. 26.
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Turner launches donation drive for Haiti to 'pay it forward'
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner launched a donation drive for Haiti after the Caribbean island suffered recent natural disasters.
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Houston introduces new citizen portal to help city 'better handle increased demand'
Houston has recently introduced its newly enhanced citizen portal for city service requests, city information or to report non-emergency issues by dialing 311.
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'An astounding feat': Houston area sets new COVID hospitalization record
As of Aug. 18, the Houston area has a set new record for the number of COVID-19-related hospitalizations.
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'A passionate advocate': Biden appoints Houston's Cazares to U.S. AbilityOne Commission
On Aug. 13, President Joe Biden announced the appointment of Gabe Cazares as one of the several appointees for the U.S. AbilityOne Commission.
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'We will be there for our Haitian brothers and sisters': Turner appeals for prayers in light of Haiti earthquake
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner has appealed for prayers for the Caribbean nation of Haiti after it was devastated by a magnitude 7.2 earthquake on Aug. 14.
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'A #ThirdWard staple': Cream Burger regular Turner helps iconic eatery celebrate 60th anniversary
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner paid a visit to one of the city’s most iconic fast food eateries to help celebrate an important milestone.
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'They help to reinforce and promote excellence': Vietnamese Culture and Science Association celebrates 25th annual luncheon
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner praised the Vietnamese Culture and Science Association after attending the organization's 25th annual American Youth Excellence Recognition Luncheon Aug. 9.
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Turner 'looks forward to highlighting Houston's goals, achievements' in State of the City Address in October
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner is scheduled to deliver his State of the City Address on Oct. 13.
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'The delta variant is spreading rapidly': Houston hospitals report bed, staff shortages
Hospitals in the Houston area and across the state of Texas are facing a shortage of beds as the delta variant of COVID-19 rapidly spreads across the region.