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Mayor Turner Proposes 18% Houston Firefighter Pay Increase Over 3 Years

Jen Rice

Posted on May 19, 2021 · Earlier this month, a state appeals court sided with the firefighters union, ruling that firefighters have the right to negotiate pay and contracts under state law.

Tags Houston Fire Chief Samuel Peña Houston firefighters Houston firefighters union Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner Prop B

City of Houston

With Hundreds Of Firefighters Quarantined, Houston Struggles With Staffing Shortage

Jen Rice

Posted on July 10, 2020 · HFD began the pandemic understaffed, due to relatively low firefighter salaries, according to the Houston firefighters union president.

Tags COVID-19 Houston Fire Chief Samuel Peña houston fire department Marty Lancton Proposition B

Energy & Environment

After An Explosion, How Do Houston First Responders Know If The Air Is Safe?

Jen Rice

Posted on February 6, 2020 · How the city responds to major air quality incidents, and what to expect if it happens near you.

Tags air quality City of Houston Health Department hazardous chemicals hfd Houston Fire Chief Samuel Peña

Politics

Firefighters Union Calls For No-Confidence Vote In Chief Peña

Andrew Schneider

Posted on September 3, 2019 · The vote can’t remove Samuel Peña, who holds his position by mayoral appointment, but could serve to embarrass the mayor during his reelection campaign.

Tags Houston Fire Chief Samuel Peña Houston firefighters union Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner Houston Professional Fire Fighter Association

City of Houston

As Heat Wave Continues, Houston’s Emergency Vehicles Are Under Scrutiny For AC Problems

Jen Rice

Posted on August 14, 2019 · It’s the latest fallout between the union and the mayor in a long-running dispute over firefighter salaries and working conditions.

Tags ems Houston Fire Chief Samuel Peña Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner Houston Professional Firefighters Association Marty Lancton

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Health & Science

Houston Fire Stations Will Get Retrofits To Capture, Vent Diesel Fumes

Andrew Schneider

Posted on January 17, 2019 · Fire Chief Samuel Peña is spearheading a program to remove carcinogenic diesel fumes from fire station bays.

Tags cancer diesel Houston Fire Chief Samuel Peña houston fire department occupational safety

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UPDATE: Houston Facility for Migrant Children “Lacks Proper Permits to Open”

Davis Land

Posted on August 1, 2018 · The city says Southwest Key will have to reapply for permits and wait for new inspections before the facility can open

Tags Houston Fire Chief Samuel Peña Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner immigration Southwest Key sylvia garcia

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One Clean Houston initiative to combat illegal dumping in the city

James Gutierrez

Posted on March 29, 2023 · The city has gotten over 5,000 complaints about illegal dumping over the past year. The Department of Justice has also launched an investigation about dumping happening more often in Houston’s Black and Latino communities.

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Resuming the Discussion on the Texas Education Agency’s Takeover of Houston ISD

Garrett Bohlmann

Posted on March 16, 2023 · We continue the conversation on this important issue affecting the Houston community.

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Houston nonprofit The Alliance receives $1.5 million in federal funds to upgrade facilities, services

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Posted on March 13, 2023 · Adult education, career training, after-school youth programs and refugee resettlement services are offered at The Alliance, which has assisted more than 200,000 community members since its inception in 1985.

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Celeste Schurman

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