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Author: Brent Taylor

MOCA’s First Demographic Review of Artists Will Help to Advance the City of Houston’s Cultural Equity Goals

October 1, 2020 Brent Taylor

The Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs (MOCA) released its first demographic review of artist representation in the City of Houston’s…

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Posted in: Mayor's Office Filed under: Hounews

Mayor’s Task Force on Policing Reform Releases Recommendations

September 30, 2020 Brent Taylor

The Mayor’s Task Force on Policing Reform today released a highly anticipated 153-page report with a list of recommendations proposed…

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Posted in: Mayor's Office Filed under: Hounews, HPD - Houston Police Department

Investigation into Shooting at 3820 Old Spanish Trail

Brent Taylor

Houston police are investigating the shooting of a man at 3820 Old Spanish Trail about 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday (September…

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More babies born with sickle cell disease in Greater Houston area than other regions of Texas

September 29, 2020 Brent Taylor

Annual summit aims to raise awareness, advocacy and action surrounding painful genetic blood disorder  HOUSTON – Approximately 70 babies per year in the Greater…

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Posted in: Community News Filed under: HHD - Houston Health Department

Mayor Sylvester Turner Authorizes Cite and Release Program

September 28, 2020 Brent Taylor

Program allows officers to issue tickets for low-level offenses instead of making arrests Mayor Turner discusses the Cite and Release…

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Posted in: Mayor's Office Filed under: Hounews, HPD - Houston Police Department

Mayor’s Office of Adult Literacy Celebrates One Year Anniversary with a Book Distribution

Brent Taylor

In recognition of National Literacy Month, the Mayor’s Office for Adult Literacy (MOAL) celebrated one year by hosting a “Drive-Up…

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Posted in: Mayor's Office Filed under: Hounews, HPL - Houston Public Library

Houston Health Department, partners announce free COVID-19 testing schedule for week of September 28

September 27, 2020 Brent Taylor

HOUSTON – The Houston Health Department and its agency partners are announcing the schedule for sites offering free COVID-19 tests the week of Sept.…

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Posted in: Community News Filed under: HHD - Houston Health Department

Mayor Sylvester Turner Honor Five Houstonians During Hispanic Heritage Month

September 25, 2020 Brent Taylor

In recognition of this year’s Hispanic Heritage Month, Mayor Sylvester Turner and the Mayor’s Hispanic Advisory Board are honoring five…

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Posted in: Mayor's Office

Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 101 East Edgebrook Drive

September 24, 2020 Brent Taylor

Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of male at 101 East Edgebrook Drive about 9:30 a.m. today (September 24). The…

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As City Responds to Flash Flooding, Mayor Sylvester Turner Encourages Residents to Stay Indoors

September 22, 2020 Brent Taylor

The City of Houston continues to coordinate its response to Beta, which has been downgraded to a Tropical Depression. Rain…

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Posted in: Mayor's Office Filed under: Hounews, OEM - Office of Emergency Management

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