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Author: Brent Taylor

Mayor, City Asks U.S. Supreme Court to Review Texas Ruling Against Same-Sex Marriage Rights

September 15, 2017 Brent Taylor

The City of Houston and Mayor Sylvester Turner today filed a petition for writ of certiorari in the United States…

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Posted in: Mayor's Office

Mayor Names Chief Recovery Officer

September 14, 2017 Brent Taylor

Mayor Sylvester Turner today appointed former Shell Oil Co. Chairman and President Marvin E. Odum to the new position of…

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MAYOR TURNER ASKS VOLUNTEERS TO TRACK HOURS SPENT DURING HURRICANE HARVEY RELIEF EFFORTS

September 12, 2017 Brent Taylor

Thanks to the efforts of volunteer civic technologists, Houstonians who volunteered in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey can now report their…

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Mayor’s Office Following Up On Human Trafficking Issues Related to Recent Flooding

Brent Taylor

In the wake of Hurricane Harvey, Mayor Sylvester Turner ensured that a short-term response to human trafficking response was carried out. Efforts…

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IMMIGRANT BUSINESSMAN MAKES $5 MILLION GIFT TO HOUSTON FLOOD RELIEF FUND

September 11, 2017 Brent Taylor

Mayor Sylvester Turner today accepted a $5 million donation for flood relief from Southern California businessman Kieu Hoang, an immigrant…

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Houston Parks and Recreation Department Opens Park Facilities and Community Centers

September 3, 2017 Brent Taylor

This weekend the parks department reopened the following golf courses and venues at Hermann Park and Memorial Park. September 2,…

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

Houston Health Department Opens WIC Sites at GRB Shelter, Walmart Stores in Response to Harvey

September 2, 2017 Brent Taylor

The Houston Health Department today (Sept. 2) opened four Women, Infants and Children (WIC) sites dedicated to help people affected by Harvey’s…

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

Mayor Turner accepts $2 million dollar relief fund donation from Walmart

August 30, 2017 Brent Taylor

HOUSTON- Walmart and the Walmart Foundation have committed up $2 million in support of the Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund at the Greater Houston Community Foundation, which was announced…

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Mayor Turner Establishes Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund

August 27, 2017 Brent Taylor

After receiving an overwhelming number of inquiries from citizens and corporations who would like to help, Mayor Sylvester Turner has…

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American Red Cross Opens Shelters In Houston 

August 26, 2017 Brent Taylor

Mayor Sylvester Turner has asked the American Red Cross to open two shelters to ensure the safety of those in…

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