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Houston Health Department, partner agencies to set up COVID-19 test sites in four new vulnerable communities

May 10, 2020 Brent Taylor

HOUSTON — Four vulnerable Houston communities will benefit from easier access to free COVID-19 tests as the Houston Health Department and…

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

Houston’s Resilience Office Joins Global Coalition: Cities for a Resilient Recovery from the COVID-19 Pandemic

May 8, 2020 Brent Taylor

Houston, like other urban communities around the world, is experiencing the dramatic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Urban citizens and…

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Posted in: Mayor's Office Filed under: Hounews

Houston’s COVID-19 response focuses on access and equity, contact tracing

May 7, 2020 Brent Taylor

HOUSTON — Access and equity are the focus of the Houston Health Department’s COVID-19 testing strategy moving forward, Mayor Sylvester Turner…

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

Mayor Sylvester Turner Announces Citywide Celebration for 2020 High School Seniors

May 6, 2020 Brent Taylor

Today, Mayor Sylvester Turner joined with several area school superintendents to announce a special ‘first-of-its-kind’ outdoor celebration for high school…

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Posted in: Mayor's Office Filed under: Hounews

Houston City Council Approves Mayor Turner’s Proposed Rental Relief Program

Brent Taylor

Today, the Houston City Council approved a $15 million rent relief fund to help Houstonians make their payments amidst the…

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Posted in: Mayor's Office Filed under: Hounews

Office of Business Opportunity collaborates with law firms to provide free legal advice to small businesses

May 5, 2020 Brent Taylor

Small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic now have a resource for free legal advice, thanks to the Houston Small Business…

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Posted in: Mayor's Office Filed under: Hounews, OBO - Office of Business Opportunity

City of Houston’s Health Department expands, relocates COVID-19 testing sites

Brent Taylor

The Houston Health Department continues targeting free COVID-19 testing to vulnerable communities. This week, the health department and partner organizations…

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Posted in: Mayor's Office Filed under: HHD - Houston Health Department, Hounews

Statement from Mayor Sylvester Turner and the immediate family of the late Texas State Representative Al Edwards Sr. regarding virtual funeral services on May 8, 2020

May 4, 2020 Brent Taylor

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and the Edwards family invite you to join them for an online memorial service to celebrate…

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Posted in: Mayor's Office Filed under: Hounews

Mayor’s Office for Adult Literacy Supports Access to Adult Literacy Resources During COVID-19 Crisis

Brent Taylor

During this challenging time with COVID-19, many of the most vulnerable in our community may be experiencing profound and significant…

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

City partners with organizations to provide support, create COVID-19 hotline and testing program for homeless population

May 3, 2020 Brent Taylor

Mayor Sylvester Turner joined with representatives from several local organizations recently to provide details on how the city’s homeless population…

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Posted in: Mayor's Office Filed under: Hounews

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