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Author: Brent Taylor

3 New Neighborhood Flood Relief Centers Are Opening

January 17, 2018 Brent Taylor

The city and non-profit organizations are opening three new neighborhood flood relief centers, bringing to 12 the total number of…

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Posted in: Mayor's Office

Mayor Turner & Houston Health Department Urge Flu Shots, Flu Precautions

January 11, 2018 Brent Taylor

Mayor Sylvester Turner and the Houston Health Department urge everyone 6 months of age and older to get a flu…

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Posted in: Mayor's Office

Groundbreaking Ceremony Scheduled for $1.9 Million Busby Park Improvements

January 10, 2018 Brent Taylor

On Thursday, January 11, 2018 the Houston Parks and Recreation Department together with Council Member Jerry Davis, District B; Dan…

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Posted in: Community News Filed under: HPARD - Houston Parks & Recreation Department

Mayor Announces Opening of Eight More Neighborhood Restoration Centers for Flood Victims

Brent Taylor

Following a successful experiment with providing essential services to Hurricane Harvey flood victims at the grassroots level, Mayor Sylvester Turner…

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Posted in: Mayor's Office

MAYOR PRAISES COUNCIL APPROVAL OF RECYCLING CONTRACT THAT ACCEPTS GLASS & PLASTIC BAGS AND SAVES TAXPAYERS MILLIONS

Brent Taylor

HOUSTON – Mayor Sylvester Turner hailed the City Council’s resounding approval today of a 15-year contract with FCC SA for…

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Firefighters Rescue two from Burning Home

December 30, 2017 Brent Taylor

At 11:30 am on 12/30/17 firefighters from District 19 responded to a house fire in the 2000 block of Stevens…

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Posted in: Community News, Incident Updates - HFD, Public Safety News

Houston Firefighters Rescue Residents from Sinking Vehicle

Brent Taylor

On December 30, 2017 Houston Fire Department rescue crews  were dispatched to a car in the bayou at Katy Fwy…

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Posted in: Incident Updates - HFD, Public Safety News Filed under: HFD - Houston Fire Department

Mayor Launches Web Page Explaining City Requests for Federal Funding for Recovery & Resiliency Projects After Hurricane Harvey

December 26, 2017 Brent Taylor

Mayor Sylvester Turner has launched a web page explaining the city’s requests for federal funding for Houston’s recovery from the…

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Posted in: Mayor's Office

Mayor: Sale of Bonds Today Puts Bow on Break-through Pension Reform Package

December 22, 2017 Brent Taylor

The City of Houston closed today on a $1.005 billion pension obligation bond issuance that put the gift wrap and…

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Posted in: Mayor's Office

Mayor and Non-Profit Agencies Announce Major Achievement in Housing the Homeless

December 20, 2017 Brent Taylor

Mayor Sylvester Turner staff and The Way Home have exceeded their goal to house 500 chronically homeless individuals in six…

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Posted in: Mayor's Office

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