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13-Year-Old Boy Rescued, Hours After Disappearing Into Sewer Pipes

Camila Domonoske, NPR

Posted on April 2, 2018 · Jesse Hernandez was with his family for an Easter picnic in Los Angeles' Griffith Park when he fell through a wooden board — and into a drainage pipe. He was swept away, and a frantic search began

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UPDATE: Houston Disputing Sex Bias Allegations At Fire Department In Federal Lawsuit

Emma Platoff, The Texas Tribune / HPM Digital Team / Associated Press

Posted on February 28, 2018 · Federal officials have sued the city of Houston after two female firefighters accused their male colleagues of harassing them because of their sex

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Houston Fire Department Adding New Equipment

Houston Public Media Staff

Posted on January 4, 2018 · The HFD says it's getting four new pumping trucks this month

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Fire Chief Wants Additional $12.8 Million Annually

Houston Public Media Staff

Posted on October 10, 2017 · When it comes to being better prepared for the next heavy rains to hit the city, the Fire Department would like an additional four rescue boats, six “prime mover” vehicles to deploy the boats, and seven more “high water” vehicles, of which the city currently has one.

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Firefighter Lawsuit Thrown Out By Judge

HPM News Staff

Posted on June 30, 2017 · HFD pension fund had sued the city over its deal regarding changes to future pension benefits for all city employees.

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Posted on September 9, 2020 · In the largest U.S. cities, at least half of all households have seen a serious financial loss such as lost job, wages or savings. Many problems are concentrated in Black and Latino households.

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Posted on July 16, 2019 · Councilmember Dwight Boykins told News 88.7 he plans to delay the vote for one week, so advocates have an opportunity to view the agreement. 

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