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Author: Brent Taylor

Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 7500 Cook Road

January 9, 2020 Brent Taylor

Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a male that occurred at 7500 Cook Road about 4:40 p.m. on Wednesday…

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Boxing and Business Icon George Foreman Named Grand Marshal for the 42nd Annual “Original” Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Parade

Brent Taylor

Mayor Sylvester Turner and The Black Heritage Society  have announced that Olympic gold medalist and two-time World Heavyweight Champion George Foreman will…

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Posted in: Mayor's Office Filed under: Hounews

Mayor Sylvester Turner Accepts Friendly Wager from Kansas City Mayor

January 8, 2020 Brent Taylor

As the Houston Texans prepare to defeat the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Divisional round playoff game, Mayor Sylvester Turner…

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Posted in: Mayor's Office Filed under: Hounews

Mayor’s Agenda & Multicultural Entertainment Mark Inauguration of Elected City Officials

January 2, 2020 Brent Taylor

Mayor Sylvester Turner set the course for further city improvements and advancements on multiple fronts Thursday as he, City Controller…

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Posted in: Mayor's Office Filed under: Hounews

Young boy is city’s first flu-associated pediatric death of 2019-2020 flu season

December 31, 2019 Brent Taylor

HOUSTON – A boy between the ages of 6 and 10 is the city’s first flu-associated pediatric death of the…

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

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner announces support for key city council leadership positions

Brent Taylor

Mayor Sylvester Turner today announced his support of two dynamic and well-respected city council members to serve as Mayor Pro…

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Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 1000 Crosby Street

December 30, 2019 Brent Taylor

Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man at 1000 Crosby Street about 8 p.m. on Sunday (December…

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Mayor Sylvester Turner Calls Ruling “A Very Important Victory for Houston and All Texas Cities”

December 26, 2019 Brent Taylor

On December 20, 2019, a Travis County district court ruled that HB 2846 is unconstitutional. The state law would have forced…

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Posted in: Mayor's Office

The City of Houston announces fourth round of arts grants for 2019

December 20, 2019 Brent Taylor

The Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs is happy to announce another group of recipients of Let Creativity Happen! competitive grants. A total…

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Posted in: Mayor's Office Filed under: Hounews

Mayor Sylvester Turner thanks Congresswoman Fletcher and Congressman Olson for passing the HELP Act to expedite recovery process after disasters

December 17, 2019 Brent Taylor

Mayor Sylvester Turner today applauded Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) and Congressman Pete Olson (TX-22) for passing a bipartisan bill that…

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