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City of Houston Seeks Temporary Restraining Order, Files Lawsuit to Prevent the Texas General Land Office from Illegally Taking Control of Disaster Relief Funds.

July 8, 2020 Brent Taylor

Today, Mayor Sylvester Turner announced the City of Houston filed a lawsuit seeking a Temporary Restraining Order and Temporary and…

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Posted in: Mayor's Office Filed under: Hounews

First Virtual Liftoff Houston Start-Up Business Plan Competition Now Accepting Applications. Winners in Three Categories Can Receive More Than $30,000 in Cash and Prizes.

Brent Taylor

Applications are now open for Liftoff Houston, the City of Houston’s annual business plan competition sponsored by Capital One Bank…

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Posted in: Mayor's Office Filed under: Hounews

The City of Houston and Reliant Launch 2020 Beat the Heat Program to Help Houstonians “Stay Cool in Your Home”

July 7, 2020 Brent Taylor

Today, Mayor Sylvester Turner joined Reliant and Harris County Precinct 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia to officially launch its Beat the…

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Posted in: Mayor's Office Filed under: Hounews

Houston Health Department launches emergency coronavirus outreach program for Hispanics

July 6, 2020 Brent Taylor

HOUSTON — As COVID-19 cases surge across Houston, Hispanics are affected in disproportionately higher numbers. The Houston Health Department is launching…

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

Mayor Sylvester Turner’s Statement on Army Specialist Vanessa Guillen

July 4, 2020 Brent Taylor

Houston Native Participated in the Mayor’s Hire Houston Youth Program Mayor Sylvester Turner joins Vanessa Guillen’s family, friends and the…

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

Houston Health Department, partners announce free COVID-19 testing schedule for week of July 6

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…

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

Mayor Sylvester Turner’s Statement on the Texas GOP Decision to Proceed with In-Person Convention

July 3, 2020 Brent Taylor

In response to the Texas GOP decision to proceed with the scheduled in-person convention on July 16-18 at the George…

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Posted in: Mayor's Office Filed under: Hounews

City of Houston, Harris County and Coalition for the Homeless Announce Joint $65M Plan to House 5,000 People Experiencing Homelessness

July 1, 2020 Brent Taylor

Coordinated Permanent Housing Initiative will Limit the Spread of COVID-19 The City of Houston, Harris County, and the Coalition for…

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Posted in: Mayor's Office Filed under: Hounews

Mayor Sylvester Turner’s Statement on the Death of City of Stafford Mayor Leonard Scarcella

June 29, 2020 Brent Taylor

On behalf of the City of Houston, Mayor Sylvester Turner extends his deepest condolences to the City of Stafford and…

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Posted in: Mayor's Office Filed under: Hounews

“We’re in this fight together.” … Mayor Turner Addresses Pride Houston, Thanks the Organization for Changing Its Event Format During the Public Health Crisis

June 27, 2020 Brent Taylor

Mayor Turner speaks at the Pride Houston virtual rally Mayor Sylvester Turner joined Pride Houston at the “It All Started…

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Posted in: Mayor's Office Filed under: Hounews

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