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City of Houston, Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund, and Regions Bank launch Financial Empowerment Center Initiative

January 9, 2020 Brent Taylor

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and representatives of national nonprofit organization Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund and Regions Bank on Thursday…

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Posted in: Mayor's Office Filed under: Hounews

Boxing and Business Icon George Foreman Named Grand Marshal for the 42nd Annual “Original” Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Parade

Brent Taylor

Mayor Sylvester Turner and The Black Heritage Society  have announced that Olympic gold medalist and two-time World Heavyweight Champion George Foreman will…

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Posted in: Mayor's Office Filed under: Hounews

Mayor Sylvester Turner Accepts Friendly Wager from Kansas City Mayor

January 8, 2020 Brent Taylor

As the Houston Texans prepare to defeat the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Divisional round playoff game, Mayor Sylvester Turner…

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Posted in: Mayor's Office Filed under: Hounews

Mayor’s Agenda & Multicultural Entertainment Mark Inauguration of Elected City Officials

January 2, 2020 Brent Taylor

Mayor Sylvester Turner set the course for further city improvements and advancements on multiple fronts Thursday as he, City Controller…

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Posted in: Mayor's Office Filed under: Hounews

The City of Houston announces fourth round of arts grants for 2019

December 20, 2019 Brent Taylor

The Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs is happy to announce another group of recipients of Let Creativity Happen! competitive grants. A total…

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Posted in: Mayor's Office Filed under: Hounews

City of Houston Reaffirms Commitment to Arts and Culture Services

December 12, 2019 Brent Taylor

The Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs announces City Council approval of approximately $128 million of Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) revenue…

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Posted in: Mayor's Office Filed under: Hounews

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo Signs Paris Declaration to end the AIDS Epidemic by Year 2030

December 4, 2019 Brent Taylor

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and Harris County Judge Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo have signed on to the Fast-Track Cities…

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Posted in: Mayor's Office Filed under: HHD - Houston Health Department, Hounews

Imelda assistance fund announces first grants for services to flood victims

November 26, 2019 Brent Taylor

The Imelda Assistance Fund announced today its first round of grants totaling $310,000 to six experienced, local non-profit organizations to…

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Posted in: Mayor's Office Filed under: Hounews

Mayor Sylvester Turner, BARC Animal Shelter, and Houston BARC Foundation Announce the Grand Opening of the Don Sanders Center for Cats and Kittens

November 21, 2019 Brent Taylor

On Wednesday, November 20, Mayor Sylvester Turner and the Houston BARC Foundation held a ribbon-cutting for the new Don Sanders…

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Posted in: Mayor's Office Filed under: BARC - BARC Animal Shelter & Adoptions, Hounews

Mayor Sylvester Turner applauds U.S. House passage of reforms of federal disaster recovery grants

November 19, 2019 Brent Taylor

Mayor Sylvester Turner today praised the U.S. House for approving a bill co-authored by Rep. Al Green of Houston to…

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Posted in: Mayor's Office Filed under: HCD - Housing & Community Development, Hounews

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