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Category: Mayor’s Office

Mayor Sylvester Turner Invites Proposals for National Creative Placemaking Grant

June 10, 2020 Brent Taylor

Mayor Sylvester Turner is calling for Houston’s best ideas to endorse for the national Our Town grant program. The National Endowment for…

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Posted in: Mayor's Office Filed under: Hounews

Mayor Turner asks cities across the country to join in tribute to George Floyd and commit to policing system reforms

June 7, 2020 Brent Taylor

As the family of George Floyd prepares to hold final memorial and homegoing services honoring his life, Mayor Sylvester Turner…

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Mayor Sylvester Turner Mourns the Death of Texas Southern University Debate Coach Dr. Thomas F. Freeman and Offers His Condolences to Dr. Freeman’s Family and Former Students

June 6, 2020 Brent Taylor

Mayor Sylvester Turner has released the following statement about the death of Dr. Thomas F. Freeman. “Last year, I was…

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Event Details, Mayor Turner’s Schedule, and Promo Video for Tonight’s Citywide Celebration for High School Seniors

June 5, 2020 Brent Taylor

CLICK THE IMAGE and WATCH THE VIDEO! Mayor Turner and some of our favorite celebrities congratulate the 2020 H.S. Seniors!…

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The City of Houston Announces Closures and Media Information in Advance of Tuesday’s Peace March Honoring George Floyd

June 1, 2020 Brent Taylor

Mayor Sylvester Turner will join members of George Floyd’s family and community activists to march from Discovery Green to City…

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The City of Houston Observes a Day of Mourning to Remember Those Who Died of COVID-19

Brent Taylor

Mayor Schedules Conference Call with Community and Faith Leaders to Discuss Ongoing Efforts to Save Lives Mayor Turner talks about…

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Posted in: Mayor's Office Filed under: Hounews, OEM - Office of Emergency Management

The City of Houston enhances COVID-19 safety procedures for employees and visitors

Brent Taylor

Visitors and employees entering City of Houston facilities will be required to wear face-coverings and undergo a no-touch thermometer temperature check beginning…

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Mayor Sylvester Turner calls for calm in the City of Houston and encourages demonstrators to protest peacefully and respectfully in memory of George Floyd

May 29, 2020 Brent Taylor

Mayor Turner talks about the march and protests held at City Hall. The Mayor acknowledges the pain and frustration many…

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Posted in: Mayor's Office Filed under: Hounews, HPD - Houston Police Department

Houston joins major cities to host The National Arts Drive

Brent Taylor

Artists across the country will showcase and perform from front lawns, driveways, balconies, and stoops for the same three hour…

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Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and Texas State Senator John Whitmire Issue Joint Statement Following the Tragic Death of Former Houston Resident George Floyd While in Minneapolis Police Custody

May 28, 2020 Brent Taylor

The following is a joint statement from Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and Senator John Whitmire, Dean of the Texas Senate…

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