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Mayor Sylvester Turner extend condolences to the family of Houston Police Officer Jason Knox City Hall lights will turn blue to honor fallen officer

May 2, 2020 Brent Taylor

Mayor Sylvester Turner announced that the lights of Houston City Hall, the Southwest Freeway bridges, and Bush Intercontinental Airport will…

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

The City of Houston Commits to 100% Renewable Energy

April 30, 2020 Brent Taylor

The City is Estimated to See a $9.3 Million Reduction in its Annual Electricity Bill and an Estimated Total Savings…

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Posted in: Business & Development, Mayor's Office Filed under: Hounews

Mayor Turner and the City’s COVID-19 Recovery Czar Encourage Houstonians to Use Caution as Businesses Reopen

Brent Taylor

Mayor Turner discusses how Houstonians can support restaurants and retailers without compromising health and safety as businesses reopen beginning May…

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Posted in: Mayor's Office Filed under: Hounews

Statements from the Edwards Family and Mayor Sylvester Turner on the Death of Former State Rep. Al Edwards

April 29, 2020 Brent Taylor

Today, former State Representative Al Edwards passed away. The Edwards’ family statement is below, followed by a statement from Mayor…

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Posted in: Mayor's Office Filed under: Hounews

Houston Health Department expanding COVID-19 testing to vulnerable communities

April 28, 2020 Brent Taylor

HOUSTON — The Houston Health Department is bringing COVID-19 testing to vulnerable communities through new mobile testing and partnerships with community…

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

Houston Health Department brings COVID-19 testing to Sunnyside community

Brent Taylor

HOUSTON – Mayor Sylvester Turner announced today that the Texas Division of Emergency Management and Houston Health Department are bringing free COVID-19 testing…

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

Statue of Late U.S. Congressman George Thomas “Mickey” Leland Unveiled in Hermann Park

April 25, 2020 Brent Taylor

Mayor Sylvester Turner, Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, Alison Leland and two U.S. Congress members on Saturday unveiled a statue…

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Posted in: Mayor's Office Filed under: Hounews

Mayor Sylvester Turner Join Local Celebrities to Launch the Mask Up! Campaign and Announce Mask Distribution Sites

April 24, 2020 Brent Taylor

Mayor Sylvester Turner this week announced MASK UP! MASK UP is a grassroots public health information campaign to encourage Houstonians…

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Posted in: Mayor's Office Filed under: Hounews

Houston Health Department expanding nursing home COVID-19 outreach

Brent Taylor

HOUSTON — The Houston Health Department is expanding its efforts to protect nursing homes, assisted living centers and similar facilities against COVID-19.…

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

Mayor Sylvester Turner’s Statement on the Texas General Land Office

April 23, 2020 Brent Taylor

Please attribute the following statement to Mayor Sylvester Turner. “We knew from the first day that it would take both…

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Posted in: Mayor's Office Filed under: Hounews

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