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Mayor’s Statement on Death of Former First Lady Barbara Bush

April 17, 2018 Brent Taylor

Statement by Mayor Sylvester Turner: “Barbara Pierce Bush was best known to the world as the wife of a president…

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City-County Leaders Announce Plans to Improve Bike and Pedestrian Safety

April 16, 2018 Brent Taylor

Mayor Turner Thanks Commissioner Ellis for Partnership and Financial Commitment   Mayor Sylvester Turner, Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis and…

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Human Trafficking Near Public Schools

April 12, 2018 Brent Taylor

Children at Risk has linked a long-standing problem – illicit massage establishments and their proximity to schools and school-aged children…

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City of Houston’s Animal Shelter and Adoption Center to Close Intake for 7 Days to Combat Spread of Upper Respiratory Illness

April 9, 2018 Brent Taylor

BARC, the City of Houston’s Animal Shelter and Adoption Center, will close animal intake Tuesday, April 10, through Monday, April…

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Mayor’s Statement on Arrest in March 1 Fatal Shooting of 8-Year-Old Tristian Hutchins

April 5, 2018 Brent Taylor

Statement by Mayor Sylvester Turner: “Violence against our kids will not be tolerated. We will work overtime and spend whatever…

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“A DEFINING MOMENT FOR HOUSTON:” Mayor Praises Council Adoption of Flood Prevention Reforms as Major First Step Toward Strengthening City

April 4, 2018 Brent Taylor

Mayor Sylvester Turner said the City Council’s approval of his flood protection reform proposals today was a major step forward…

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Mayor: New BARC Vehicle Gives Pet Adoptions and Animal Care Another Leg Up

Brent Taylor

BARC, the City of Houston’s Animal Shelter and Adoptions Center, and City Council Member Karla Cisneros today launched a new…

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Mayor Invites Public to the Houston National College Fair

April 3, 2018 Brent Taylor

Mayor Turner, the City of Houston Department of Neighborhoods and the Mayor’s Office of Education invite students, parents and the…

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Mayor Announces National Honor Society’s Award to Houston for Arts and Sciences Engagement

Brent Taylor

Mayor Sylvester Turner announced today that the City of Houston will receive the Arts & Sciences Cities of Distinction Award…

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Mayor Proclaims April as “Houston Diversity Month”

Brent Taylor

Mayor Sylvester Turner today officially proclaimed April 2018 as “Houston Diversity Month,” kicking off the city’s inaugural celebration of the…

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