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Author: Brent Taylor

Mayor Sylvester Turner Invites Proposals for National Creative Placemaking Grant

June 10, 2020 Brent Taylor

Mayor Sylvester Turner is calling for Houston’s best ideas to endorse for the national Our Town grant program. The National Endowment for…

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Posted in: Mayor's Office Filed under: Hounews

Houston Health Department, partners schedule free COVID-19 testing sites for week of June 8

June 8, 2020 Brent Taylor

HOUSTON – The Houston Health Department and its agency partners will set up new sites offering free COVID-19 tests during…

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

Mayor Turner asks cities across the country to join in tribute to George Floyd and commit to policing system reforms

June 7, 2020 Brent Taylor

As the family of George Floyd prepares to hold final memorial and homegoing services honoring his life, Mayor Sylvester Turner…

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Posted in: Mayor's Office Filed under: Hounews

Mayor Sylvester Turner Mourns the Death of Texas Southern University Debate Coach Dr. Thomas F. Freeman and Offers His Condolences to Dr. Freeman’s Family and Former Students

June 6, 2020 Brent Taylor

Mayor Sylvester Turner has released the following statement about the death of Dr. Thomas F. Freeman. “Last year, I was…

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Posted in: Mayor's Office Filed under: Hounews

Event Details, Mayor Turner’s Schedule, and Promo Video for Tonight’s Citywide Celebration for High School Seniors

June 5, 2020 Brent Taylor

CLICK THE IMAGE and WATCH THE VIDEO! Mayor Turner and some of our favorite celebrities congratulate the 2020 H.S. Seniors!…

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Posted in: Mayor's Office Filed under: Hounews

The City of Houston Announces Closures and Media Information in Advance of Tuesday’s Peace March Honoring George Floyd

June 1, 2020 Brent Taylor

Mayor Sylvester Turner will join members of George Floyd’s family and community activists to march from Discovery Green to City…

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Posted in: Mayor's Office Filed under: Hounews

The City of Houston Observes a Day of Mourning to Remember Those Who Died of COVID-19

Brent Taylor

Mayor Schedules Conference Call with Community and Faith Leaders to Discuss Ongoing Efforts to Save Lives Mayor Turner talks about…

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

The City of Houston enhances COVID-19 safety procedures for employees and visitors

Brent Taylor

Visitors and employees entering City of Houston facilities will be required to wear face-coverings and undergo a no-touch thermometer temperature check beginning…

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Posted in: Mayor's Office Filed under: Hounews

Houston Health Department, agency partners announce free COVID-19 test sites for week of June 1, 2020

Brent Taylor

HOUSTON – The Houston Health Department and its agency partners are announcing new sites offering free COVID-19 tests during first…

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

Mayor Sylvester Turner calls for calm in the City of Houston and encourages demonstrators to protest peacefully and respectfully in memory of George Floyd

May 29, 2020 Brent Taylor

Mayor Turner talks about the march and protests held at City Hall. The Mayor acknowledges the pain and frustration many…

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

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