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Category: Infrastructure, Travel & Utilities

Houston Public Works Earns Top Awards for Street & Water Projects

August 9, 2021 Erin Jones

HOUSTON – Houston Public Works earns multiple awards for projects designed to improve the community through equitable infrastructure. American Public Works Association…

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Posted in: Infrastructure, Travel & Utilities, Mayor's Office

Mayor Sylvester Turner’s Statement on Resignation of ERCOT Board Members

February 24, 2021 Brent Taylor

Mayor Sylvester Turner issued the following statement yesterday after five board members resigned from the Electric Reliability Council of Texas.…

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Posted in: Infrastructure, Travel & Utilities, Mayor's Office

Houston Public Works Joins 5th Annual “Imagine A Day Without Water”

October 17, 2019 Erin Jones

Houston, Texas – Houston Public Works will join organizations across the country for the fifth annual “Imagine a Day Without…

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Posted in: Infrastructure, Travel & Utilities, Mayor's Office

Mayor Turner Announces Special Water Bill Grace Period for Federal Workers in Houston

January 23, 2019 Brent Taylor

Houston Public Works is providing a special grace period on water/wastewater bill payments by federal employees affected by the federal…

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Posted in: Business & Development, Community News, Infrastructure, Travel & Utilities, Mayor's Office, Public Safety News Filed under: HCD - Housing & Community Development, HPW - Houston Public Works

Notice of Wastewater Spills After Heavy Rainfall

December 8, 2018 Erin Jones

HOUSTON, Texas – Intense, sustained rainfall Friday night resulted in the spill of domestic wastewater at several locations.  The areas…

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Posted in: Infrastructure, Travel & Utilities, Public Safety News

Property Owners Should Prepare for Lower Lake Levels

December 4, 2018 Erin Jones

HOUSTON, Texas – Houston Public Works is monitoring forecasts calling for substantial rainfall this Friday and Saturday.  If the storm…

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Posted in: Community News, Infrastructure, Travel & Utilities, Public Safety News

New Upgrades to Houston Adopt-A-Drain Program

November 1, 2018 Erin Jones

HOUSTON, Texas – Houston’s Adopt-A-Drain program has unveiled several upgrades for program participants. The popular naming feature is back up…

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Posted in: Community News, Infrastructure, Travel & Utilities, Mayor's Office

Houston Public Works Wins Proud Partner Award

October 31, 2018 Erin Jones

HOUSTON, Texas – Less than a year after it launched, the Houston Adopt-A-Drain program has been selected to receive the 2018…

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Posted in: Community News, Infrastructure, Travel & Utilities, Mayor's Office

Houston Public Works Offers Water Conservation Tips

July 20, 2018 Erin Jones

HOUSTON, Texas – High temperatures are leading to a record demand for electricity and water this summer. While Houston Water…

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Posted in: Community News, Infrastructure, Travel & Utilities

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