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Historic Emancipation Park To Be Rededicated Following Completion of $33.6 Million Renovation

June 13, 2017

Mayor Sylvester Turner will lead the rededication ceremony of Emancipation Park, together with OST/Almeda Redevelopment Corridors TIRZ#7, Emancipation Park Conservancy…

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

BARC Participating in National No-Kill “Just One Day” Event on Sunday, June 11

June 9, 2017 Brent Taylor

The animal shelter is featuring $5 and $1 Adoption Specials June 10 – 11 HOUSTON, TX – On Sunday, June 11, BARC Animal…

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Posted in: Community News Filed under: ARA - Administration & Regulatory Affairs, BARC - BARC Animal Shelter & Adoptions

H.P.A.R.D. Hosts Summer Food Service Program

June 6, 2017

Every year, many families in Houston face hunger for their children when the school meal programs they depend on end…

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

Mayor Turner, Climate Mayors Vow to Honor Paris Climate Agreement Goals

June 1, 2017 Brent Taylor

HOUSTON – In response to President Trump’s decision withdraw the U.S. from the Paris Climate Agreement, Mayor Sylvester Turner joined…

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Posted in: Business & Development, Community News, Mayor's Office Filed under: ARA - Administration & Regulatory Affairs

Kick Off The Summer with Houston Public Library

Marjorie Gonzalez

WHAT:  Summer Reading Program Kick-Offs WHEN: Thursday, June 1 – Saturday, June 3, 2017 Start the summer with the Houston…

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Posted in: Community News Filed under: HPL - Houston Public Library

Family-Friendly Weather Ready Expo Connects Houstonians with Life-Saving Preparedness Information

May 31, 2017

Saturday’s event expected to draw thousands to the George R. Brown Convention Center HOUSTON – The Atlantic Hurricane season starts…

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Posted in: Community News Filed under: OEM - Office of Emergency Management

BARC IS OVERFLOWING WITH MORE THAN 190 CATS!

Brent Taylor

BARC is taking drastic measures to save more lives: $1 adoptions for ALL adoptable cats and kittens at BARC now…

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Posted in: Community News Filed under: ARA - Administration & Regulatory Affairs, BARC - BARC Animal Shelter & Adoptions

Memorial Day Weekend Marks Start of Summer Swim Season

May 25, 2017 Brent Taylor

The Houston Parks and Recreation Department’s summer swim season begins with the opening of all 37 outdoor pools for the…

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

Memorial Weekend Holiday Trash Schedule

Brent Taylor

Solid Waste Management Department (SWMD) Collection and Facility Schedule for Memorial Day Holiday May 29 – June 1, 2017 Monday,…

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Posted in: Community News Filed under: SWM - Solid Waste Management

City of Houston Launches ParkHouston Mobile Parking App

May 24, 2017 Brent Taylor

HOUSTON —The City of Houston and Parkmobile, LLC have partnered to launch a custom parking app for mobile payments called…

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Posted in: Community News, Infrastructure, Travel & Utilities Filed under: ARA - Administration & Regulatory Affairs

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