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Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and mayors from around the State of Texas send a message to all Texans: “The virus is here. Infections are rising. Hospital capacity is filling up.”

June 19, 2020 Brent Taylor

Mayor Sylvester Turner joined mayors from eight other Texas cities today, urging Texans to remain vigilant during the COVID-19 pandemic…

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Mayor Turner calls the SCOTUS DACA ruling “A Victory” for DREAMers and the City of Houston.

June 18, 2020 Brent Taylor

Today, Mayor Sylvester Turner applauds the Supreme Court of the United States’ decision upholding the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals…

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Mayor Sylvester Turner Accepts Donation of 500,000 Reusable Face Masks From Focus Humanitarian USA and Ismaili Council for the Southwestern US

June 17, 2020 Brent Taylor

Today, Mayor Sylvester Turner accepted 500,000 reusable face masks from Focus Humanitarian USA (FOCUS USA) and the Ismaili Council for…

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Mayor Turner joins “Big City” Texas mayors in urging Gov. Abbott to allow local control on face masks to protect citizens from COVID-19 spread.

June 16, 2020 Brent Taylor

As doctors in Houston and across the state express concern about the number of rising COVID-19 cases, Mayor Sylvester Turner…

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Mayor Sylvester Turner remembers a community leader and beloved business owner.

Brent Taylor

Mayor Sylvester Turner today issued a statement in remembrance of Macario Ramirez, who died recently at the age of 86.…

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Mayor Sylvester Turner Tests Negative for COVID-19 After Testing a Second Time

June 15, 2020 Brent Taylor

For a second time, Mayor Sylvester Turner has tested negative for COVID-19. The mayor announced his test results today after…

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Mayor Sylvester Turner issues statement following U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark ruling barring discrimination against LGBT workers.

Brent Taylor

Mayor Sylvester Turner today issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling that protects LGBTQ workers…

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Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs Awards Second Round of Digital-Focused Arts Grants

Brent Taylor

The Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs (MOCA) announces the second round of competitive grants by Let Creativity Happen! (LCH) Digital.  The 13…

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City of Houston & Harris County Officials Announce Task Force to Tackle Looming Threat of Evictions, Improve Housing Stability

June 12, 2020 Brent Taylor

Recovery Czars Marvin Odum and Rep. Armando Walle Launch Effort to Reduce Evictions, Align Resources for Tenants and Landlords, and Help…

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Health Equity Response (H.E.R.) Task Force to Distribute COVID-19 Essentials

Brent Taylor

Physician volunteers will dispense free food, masks and educational materials to address health disparities in Houston-Fort Bend The Houston-Fort Bend…

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