The City of Houston
Recent News About The City of Houston
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GoFundMe for man killed following Swift concert nets multiple $13 donations: 'Swifties stick together'
It’s common knowledge among Swifties, or the most devoted fans of Taylor Swift, that the pop superstar’s lucky number is 13.
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Sister on post-Swift concert accident that killed brother: Highly anticipated night 'turned for the absolute worst'
A night of fun became one of sorrow when a post-Taylor Swift concert traffic accident on Friday claimed the life of a 20-year-old man, Houston-based media outlets reported.
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Puttshack's Rockwood on new Bayou City establishment: 'Houston has become an increasingly popular spot amongst sports fans, young adults and young families'
A new miniature golf venue is slated to open in Downtown Houston near the end of the month.
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Nonprofit head on plans to revive Astrodome: 'It stands right there with the Alamo and the State Capitol'
Situated near where Fannin Street and Loop 610 meet, the Astrodome was essentially Houston’s premier sports and entertainment venue for nearly 40 years.
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Hollins on decision to drop out of Houston mayoral race, run for city controller: 'I will fight every day to increase transparency and accountability in our city government'
One of the candidates in the Houston mayoral race has dropped out and is now competing for another office, per reports from Houston-based media outlets.
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Turner on short-lived row with Connecticut governor: 'I accepted his apology'
While many fans of the University of Connecticut (UConn) Huskies men’s basketball team who traveled to Houston to watch the program capture its fifth overall national championship left with positive memories and takeaways, at least one initially didn’t have anything nice to say.
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Comicpalooza organizers: William Shatner is 'trekking his way to Houston'
The actor who portrayed one of the most recognizable sci-fi characters in history plans to pay the City of Houston another visit.
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Houston official on council vote to make Main Street outdoor dining permanent: 'The long-term plan is a space that is really active'
Segments of Main Street in Downtown Houston that were designated for outdoor dining during the COVID-19 pandemic will permanently remain in place, per a vote by Houston City Council late last month, Houston ABC affiliate KTRK reported.
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Final Four sportscaster Nantz on proclamation from adoptive hometown of Houston: 'You know how much I love this city'
Though he was born in North Carolina and spent much of his youth in New Jersey, CBS sportscaster Jim Nantz has always held a special place in his heart for the City of Houston.
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'A huge victory': Houston leaders, firefighters' union laud Texas Supreme Court ruling
The Texas Supreme Court issued a ruling in the legal tug-of-war between the City of Houston and its firefighters on Thursday that strikes down the voter-approved Proposition B, per reports from Houston-based media outlets.
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Houston Public Works head on termination of contract with Inframark: 'We believe this is the best path forward for Houston water treatment operations'
The City of Houston is severing its professional relationship with the operator of a water treatment facility on the city’s northeast side, per a report from Houston NBC affiliate KPRC.
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Savannah Bananas player on Texas Children's Hospital visit: 'We got to connect on a lot of cool things'
The Savannah Bananas baseball team, which is famous for putting a comedic and carefree twist to America’s Pastime, took time out of the Houston leg of its Banana Ball World Tour on Saturday to visit the young patients at Texas Children’s Hospital (TCH).
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Space City Services' Thomas on third acquisition in two years: 'This transaction gives us the resources to continue our reputation for operational excellence'
Houston-based environmental and industrial services company Space City Services (SCS) has announced the acquisition of Industrial Waste Solutions’ (IWS) bulk-rental and transportation services division, according to a press release.
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Yoyo's Hotdog on new location: 'It’s exciting news for Houston foodies'
An establishment best known for its hot dogs laced with honey mayonnaise has set up shop at one of Houston’s most popular watering holes, according to a report from Houston CBS affiliate KHOU.
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Houston state senators file bill to keep TEA from 'subjecting nearly 200,000 students and 27,000 teachers and employees to a takeover'
A cadre of Democratic state senators from Houston have filed a bill in an effort to prevent the Texas Education Agency’s (TEA) takeover of the Houston Independent School District (HISD), Houston CBS affiliate KHOU reported.
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Richie on upcoming tour with date in Houston: 'I’m inviting you to the party'
Two artists who played a huge role in bringing funk and disco music to mainstream audiences in the 1970s will perform in Houston this summer, per reports from Houston-based media outlets.
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DeSantis during Houston stop: 'They know you don’t mess with Texas — and you don’t tread on Florida'
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) spent two days in the State of Texas in an effort to shore up support from fellow Republicans for what he calls a fight against the “woke” left.
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Woman on reuniting TSU bus driver with lost championship rings: 'He didn't think he'd ever see them again'
A Houston man felt relief and gratitude last month when a stranger reunited him with his prized possessions.
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Turner: 'I've been hearing these rumors about TEA taking over the [Houston] school district'
The Houston Independent School District could come under the control of the State of Texas next week, according to Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, the city’s media outlets reported.
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Cornyn on de-escalation training act: 'We want to keep our law enforcement officials as long as we can'
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) was in Houston on Tuesday to discuss his new Law Enforcement De-Escalation Training Act, per reports from Houston-based media outlets.