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Author: Brent Taylor

Appeals Court Affirms Dismissal of Challenge to City’s Drainage Fee

October 18, 2019 Brent Taylor

The state First Court of Appeals today affirmed a trial court’s dismissal of all claims against the City defendants in…

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Mayor Sylvester Turner & Other Leaders Break Ground for Downtown Lyndon Baines Johnson Presidential Monument

October 17, 2019 Brent Taylor

Mayor Sylvester Turner, civic leaders Luci Baines Johnson and Charles C. Foster and Gensler lead architect CK Pang broke ground…

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The Houston Airport System Becomes First in Nation to Formally Join Federal Campaign Against Human Trafficking

October 16, 2019 Brent Taylor

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and Houston Airport System (HAS) Director Mario Diaz signed a memorandum of understanding Oct. 8, 2019,…

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Mayor Turner Names First Neighborhood Parks & Donors in Public-Private Improvement Push

Brent Taylor

Mayor Sylvester Turner’s public-private partnership called 50/50 Park Partners has identified its first 22 neighborhood parks for improvements and long-range…

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City of Houston Awards New Round of Grants to 22 Local Arts Projects

Brent Taylor

The Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs (MOCA) is happy to announce another group of recipients of Let Creativity Happen! competitive arts grants.…

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City of Houston’s largest proposed flood mitigation project gets initial FEMA funding

October 11, 2019 Brent Taylor

FEMA has approved initial funding for the City’s proposed $131 million North Canal flood mitigation project, which is apparently the…

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Posted in: Mayor's Office Filed under: DON - Department of Neighborhoods

Mayor Sylvester Turner announces landmark partnership to accelerate transportation electrification and carbon emissions reductions

Brent Taylor

A coalition of government, business, and academic leaders are joining forces to improve air quality and reduce greenhouse gas emissions…

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Mayor Sylvester Turner Signs “Living Wage” Executive Order

October 9, 2019 Brent Taylor

Mayor Sylvester Turner today signed an executive order implementing a new city policy regarding the prospective negotiation of contracts with…

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Posted in: Mayor's Office Filed under: HAS - Houston Airport System

Mayor Turner’s Statement Supporting Houston Fire Department Chief Samuel Pena

October 8, 2019 Brent Taylor

“Chief Sam Pena is a person of integrity and a strong leader for the Houston Fire Department. “Last month, he…

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Posted in: Mayor's Office Filed under: HFD - Houston Fire Department

Mayor Turner Honors Five Exceptional Houstonians During Hispanic Heritage Month

Brent Taylor

In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, which is observed this year from Sunday, Sept. 15 to Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019,…

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