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The City of Houston
Recent News About The City of Houston
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Celebrate the life of Betty White, learn photography and more this week in Houston
Houston Happenings Jan. 12-18
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Houston homicides rise for second consecutive year: 'The pendulum should not have swung the way it is'
The year 2021 for Houston was one of the worst in terms of homicides as the city experienced an 18% jump from 2020, according to the city’s police department.
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Ice skate, laugh and eat in Downtown Houston this week
Houston Happenings Jan. 5-11
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Houston officer involved in fatal crash 'relieved of duty'
The Houston police officer responsible for a post-Christmas crash that claimed the life of a 75-year-old man has been “relieved of duty” pending an investigation.
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Travis Scott’s donates 2,000 presents to children in Houston
Just two months following the Astroworld festival tragedy that claimed the lives of 10 people, beleaguered rapper Travis Scott and his Cactus Jack Foundation hosted their second annual toy drive.
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Houston Auto Show, Houston Boat Show combine for two-for-one event 'for one low price'
The Houston Auto Show and the Houston Boat Show have combined into one event.
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Enjoy a Christmas light show, skating and more in Houston this week
Houston Happenings Dec. 23-28
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Houston works to feed over 700,000 Houstonians while maintaining 'dietary diversity'
Feeding America reported that children who faced hunger before the COVID-19 faced hardship after the pandemic began.
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'Happy ending': Tabby kitten rescued from highway support beam
A group of Houston residents shared six hours of their time earlier this month, rescuing an orange tabby kitten who had been found on top of a southwest freeway during the day.
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'Showing these kids we love them': Houston social groups, motorcycle clubs provide Thanksgiving dinner for children of gunned down family members
More than 20 social groups and motorcycle clubs have joined in an effort to provide Thanksgiving dinner for three children, whose parents and 6-year-old sister were killed in their apartment last summer, a Houston-area news station recently reported.
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'We intend to win': Whitmire runs for Senate again, announces future bid for Houston mayor
The longest-serving member of the Texas State Senate wants to be Houston's next mayor – after he runs for the Senate again, according to various local news reports last week.
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Arbor Renewable Gas 'extremely excited' to build plant in Beaumont, Pasadena
A Houston-based green fuel production company recently announced plans to develop new facilities in Beaumont and Pasadena.
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A turkey trot, Autorama and drag show are all happening in Houston this week
Houston Happenings Nov. 23-29
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Turner: New infrastructure package could 'definitely impact' Houston
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner on Nov. 15 attended the signing of the new bipartisan infrastructure plan in Washington, D.C.
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'We were fighting to come up to the top and breathe to stay alive': Funeral services held for Astroworld victims
A week after a crowd surge at Houston's Astroworld Festival claimed 10 lives and injured dozens, survivors hold funeral services for their deceased loved ones.
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'It's a special day': Houston-area high school teams honor fallen classmates
Sometimes it's not just a game. When the Heights Bulldogs and Memorial Mustangs took the field on Nov. 13 to meet in a playoff game, each team did so representing a fallen classmate.
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Take a charcuterie board class or visit the Houston Heights Market this week
Take a charcuterie board class or visit the Houston Heights Market this week
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'Houston is an economic engine for our region': Turner in support of Biden's supply chain plan
The Biden administration is focusing on new efforts to address the strain on the supply chain.
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'I'm grateful to be alive': Lawmakers raise penalty for street racing as it plagues Houston area
Street racing, a dangerous form of adventure, continues to plague the Houston area, prompting Texas lawmakers to raise the penalty for those caught participating in the potentially deadly activity.
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Travis Scott, promoters sued after Astroworld Festival due to alleged 'reckless mismanagement' that led to injury, death
Lawsuits connected to the tragedy in Houston where eight people were killed at a Travis Scott concert at the Astroworld Festival are beginning to pour in.