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Turner urges Houstonians to 'be aware of their surroundings' as crimes spike in the city
A spike in crimes in Houston has put a damper on nightlife in the city.
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Turner 'honored' to welcome Houston Dynamo's, Houston Dash's new majority owner
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner extended a welcome to the Houston Dynamo's and Houston Dash's new majority owner, Ted Segal, in a Twitter post.
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Turner selected as African American Mayors Association president: 'I look forward to elevating our voices'
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner was chosen for the role of president of the African American Mayors Association and was sworn in on May 12.
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'Illegal dumping can cost you up to $4,000': Houston City Council approves fine increase for illegal dumping
The City of Houston recently doubled fines for illegal dumping as the mayor encourages residents to report dumpers.
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Turner: Reliant’s Beat the Heat Program will help vulnerable Houstonians ‘keep their homes cool’
Reliant has launched its 2021 Beat the Heat Program intended to help Houston residents stay cool as temperatures rise.
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'Insulting': Turner, Houston city officials question denial of storm compensation from Hurricane Harvey
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and city officials are angry at a denial of storm compensation from Hurricane Harvey in 2017 that flooded the city and are asking the federal government to override a state agency decision.
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Executive coaching at Houston charter school about 'personal growth, not achievement,' coach says
Coaching – rather than teaching – requires a solid relationship between students and their instructors, an expert in just that at a Houston-area charter school said during a recent interview.
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Archbishop Elpidophoros receives 'warm welcome' after visiting Texas for the first time
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner welcomed His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America during his first visit to Texas.
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Play while you dine: Houston's arcade-themed bars offer games, drinks
With more of the city opening up, if you’re looking for a place to have some fun and get a drink where you can also experience a little bit of Houston’s charm, there are plenty of arcade-themed bars that are sure to entertain.
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'I didn't realize how great the need was': Houston nonprofit works to ensure youths have underwear to help them succeed
Undies for Everyone, a Houston-based nonprofit, was founded by Rabbi Amy Weiss in 2012.
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East End Maker Hub to create a sustainable Houston workforce, 'good-paying jobs' as it opens June 3
East End Maker Hub (EEMH) is opening this Thursday, June 3 to help Urban Partnerships Community Development Corporation (UP CDC) and TXRX realize goals to present opportunities to the East End Houston community with their $38 million project.
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Turner commits to building a transit 'system that provides travel choices' during State of Mobility address
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner delivered his sixth consecutive State of Mobility address speech on May 27.
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New segment of Sims Bayou Greenway will 'connect communities east and west of I-45'
A groundbreaking ceremony was held recently for a new Sims Bayou Greenway that would connect its trails in the Houston area.
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Houston City Council approves aerospace facility to implement 'new technologies that can make our manufacturing more efficient'
The Houston City Council unanimously voted in favor of Collins Aerospace's new aerospace facility and Axiom Space's new development project.