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Turner: Huntington at Bay Area development not ‘recommended for funding’
By Tamara Browning | Oct 14, 2021
A housing community that was to create 148, one- and two-bedroom apartments for seniors near Clear Lake and other southern communities of Houston has lost support from Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner in the wake of accusations of a controversial deal.
City of Houston Commission on Disabilities met July 8
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 14, 2021
City of Houston Commission on Disabilities met Thursday, July 8.
Governor Abbott readies resources in response to threat of severe weather resulting from cold front, Hurricane Pamela
By Press Release | Oct 13, 2021
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to place state response and recovery resources on standby due to the potential threat of severe storms, heavy rainfall, and flash flooding from a cold front interacting with moisture from Hurricane Pamela. The storms are forecast to move across Texas beginning tonight through the end of this week.
Panel urges Texas to show wisdom in dispersing $40 billion of federal funds
By T.H. Lawrence | Oct 13, 2021
The American Rescue Plan Act is providing $40 billion to Texas and a panel discussion examined how that money should be used.
City of Houston City Council met July 7
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 13, 2021
City of Houston City Council met Wednesday, July 7.
Hidalgo urges everyone to speak the 2026 World Cup in Houston 'into existence'
By Karen Kidd | Oct 12, 2021
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is on board with having the 2026 World Cup in Houston and she's encouraging everyone to get the attention of the international soccer governing body, FIFA, to make it happen.
COVID-19 hospitalizations at Texas Medical Center down 19% over past week
By Houston Daily reports | Oct 12, 2021
A total of 1,081 COVID-19 patients were hospitalized at Texas Medical Center facilities over the past week, a 19% decrease from the previous week, according to TMC affiliates in the nine-county Houston area.
Amber Alert cancelled for 13-year-old girl after she walks into a Houston police station
By David Beasley | Oct 12, 2021
Authorities have cancelled an Amber Alert for a 13 year old missing since mid-September after the teenager was located, KTRK reported.
City of Houston City Council met June 29
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 12, 2021
City of Houston City Council met Tuesday, June 29.
George honors Harris County Commissioner Garcia for 'bettering his community' during National Hispanic Heritage Month
By David Beasley | Oct 11, 2021
In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, Fort Bend County Judge K.P. George dedicated Oct. 7 to Harris County commissioner Adrian Garcia, a former law enforcement officer.
Turner: 'Congressional districts were drawn not for personalities, but to serve communities'
By David Beasley | Oct 11, 2021
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner is warning against using the congressional redistricting process to help Republican office holders.
City of Houston City Council met June 22
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 11, 2021
City of Houston City Council met Tuesday, June 22.
Turner joins groups calling for 'end to domestic violence'
By David Beasley | Oct 10, 2021
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner joined several community members Oct. 7 to highlight National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Turner on McCasland's allegations: 'You don't have the luxury of putting up smokescreens'
By Christina Heath | Oct 10, 2021
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said that he will continue to release information as it comes out in regards to Tom McCasland, former director of Houston Housing and Community Development Department, that was fired in mid-September.
'He is not accountable to anyone': Miami Chief of police, former Houston cop under investigation by city commission
By Andy Nghiem | Oct 10, 2021
Houston Fire Chief Samuel Peña recently shared his thoughts on the fiasco involving the current Miami Chief of Police Art Acevedo, a former Houston policeman, and leaders in the South Florida city.
Turner urges Congress to address the national debt ceiling to 'avoid widespread economic crisis'
By Andy Nghiem | Oct 10, 2021
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and the African American Mayors Association recently called on Congress to address the debt ceiling or risk a huge economic fallout.
Castex-Tatum calls for residents to pick up ‘185 pieces of litter’ to note city’s 185th anniversary
By Tamara Browning | Oct 10, 2021
A Houston city official who was appointed in September 2020 by Mayor Sylvester Turner to lead a citywide anti-litter campaign is encouraging residents to couple the crusade with the city’s 185th anniversary.
EDA deputy assistant secretary tours Houston facility that 'will bring thousands of new advanced manufacturing jobs' to the area
By Andy Nghiem | Oct 10, 2021
On Sept. 28, Texas State Sen. Carol Alvarado helped welcome U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) Deputy Assistant Secretary and COO Dennis Alvordwas, who was in Houston to tour the East End Maker Hub (EEMH).
Abbott furious after federal denial of border crisis emergency declaration: 'Biden has turned his back on Texans'
By Trina Thomas | Oct 10, 2021
A recent uptick in migration at the U.S.-Mexico border is sparking some noise between federal leaders and Texas state officials.
Houston cities exhibited increased tax collections for a 12-month period
By Bree Gonzales | Oct 10, 2021
Sales and use tax collections saw an increase in the 12 most populous Houston cities.