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'Marvin Zindler was a consumer champion': Houston remembers iconic consumer reporter
Marvin Zindler, who broadcasted into Houston's living rooms with his straightforward, flamboyant reports about which restaurants to avoid for more than 30 years, would've turned 100 on Aug. 10.
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Activist Quanell X calls on community to search for missing 20-year-old woman whose family 'believes she was kidnapped'
Activist Quanell X is calling on the community and public leaders to search for a 20-year-old female who has been missing for two weeks.
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'A much-needed step in the right direction': Turner expresses support for Biden's climate change action plan
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner recently offered his support for President Joe Biden's aggressive climate change action plan and overall agenda.
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'In Houston we recognize our debt to great presidents': City unveils Lyndon B. Johnson sculpture in Little Tranquility Park
The City of Houston unveiled a statue of one of the leaders of the civil rights movement in the U.S., Lyndon B. Johnson.
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'Our friendship has set a strong foundation': Turner celebrates 60 years of sister city relationship with Taipei
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner is celebrating 60 years since the beginning of Houston's Sister City relationship with Taipei.
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'Residents deserve better': Turner stands firm in effort to help Hurricane Harvey victims gain equal treatment
Following the 2017 Hurricane Harvey storm that caused the destruction of thousands of homes, a government program was established to ensure the replacement of homes for families that were affected.
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'Getting them ready for life': Houston Incarnate Word Academy softball places third in district
Houston Incarnate Word Academy athletic director and softball coach Rick Perez literally breathed a sigh of relief during the recent TAPSCONN 2021 gathering.
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'Our hero': Turner honors John Lewis' legacy on the first anniversary of his death
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and other lawmakers remembered John Lewis on the first anniversary of his death on July 17.
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'She was denied the right to vote': Houston voting rights activist dies at 99
The grandmother of Houston City Councilperson Letitia Plummer died, leaving a legacy of voting rights activism in the family.
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'No one was hurt': The Breakfast Klub food truck catches fire during Thomas' birthday fundraiser
A food truck belonging to Houston dining hotspot The Breakfast Klub caught on fire during a birthday fundraiser hosted by Houston City Councilwoman Tiffany D. Thomas on July 14.
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'I look forward to seeing the ways this center helps Sunnyside residents': Upgrade to Houston health center breaks ground
A groundbreaking ceremony was held for the new Sunnyside Health and Multi-Service Center on July 14.
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'We want to create that more livable city': Turner celebrates completion of Southmore Bridge project
The Southmore Bridge reconstruction project was recently completed and Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said it's a big step for the city.
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'The park will be a treasure to the community': Houston celebrates opening of Avondale Promenade Park
The City of Houston recently celebrated the opening of Avondale Promenade Park with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
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'Dedicated public servant': Mural honors Houston city councilman
The Houston Public Works and Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) have sponsored a mural in memory of the former Houston City Councilman Larry Green, who passed away in 2018 after six years of service to his community.
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Turner tours Lucky Land, a 'hidden gem' in Houston
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner recently toured Lucky Land, a theme park with an Asian theme, and praised the park’s attractions, calling it a “gem” among the city’s attractions.
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Houston holds ceremony for renovated Hartman Park, 'the center of life here in this community'
The city recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new playground at Hartman Park.
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'Just what we need:' Eternal Gandhi Museum to open its doors in Houston
Houston will soon see the doors of the Eternal Gandhi Museum open to the public with the goal of preserving the legacy of Mahatma Gandhi.
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Country sees 'the worst shortage' of blood, Houstonians encouraged to donate
Blood supply is very low across the country, and the American Association of Blood Banks and the Interorganizational Task Force on Domestic Disasters and Acts of Terrorism are pointing to that need.
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'Good news for Houston firefighters:' Houston City Council approves 18% pay increase for local firefighters
The Houston City Council has approved an 18% pay increase for local firefighters and Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner says it's about time.
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Molina's Cantina has offered 'good Tex-Mex staples' to Houston residents for 80 years
Molina's Cantina has brought its Tex-Mex touch to Houston for over 80 years.