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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.

Tags children at risk Dr. Bob Sanborn Dr. Cathy Horn Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner Jennifer Mathieu Senator Paul Bettencourt TEA takeover HISD Texas Education Agency Texas Education Agency taking over Houston ISD University of Houston College of Education

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

James Gutierrez

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.

Tags al green Congressman Al Green Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner Houston nonprofits sylvester turner the alliance U.S. Rep. Al Green

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Local nonprofit says they will continue to feed homeless despite city of Houston’s warning against it

Celeste Schurman

Posted on February 28, 2023 · Food Not Bombs says they have been handing out food downtown for nearly two decades, but the latest warning from the city feels more like a threat than a warning.

Tags city of houston feeding homeless in Houston Food Not Bombs Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner

Housing

Houston City Council supports 15 affordable housing developments, leaving one project undecided

Ashley Brown

Posted on February 23, 2023 · Council members were split on whether or not they should support the Felicity Oaks development because of the lack of community engagement.

Tags affordable housing in Houston housing in Houston houston city council Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner

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Houston-area officials urge preparedness, share plans for warming centers ahead of hard freeze

Adam Zuvanich

Posted on December 20, 2022 · Five community warming centers, including the George R. Brown Convention Center, will open across Houston on Thursday afternoon.

Tags ercot Freezing temperatures Freezing Weather Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner metro

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City of Houston to increase funding to address illegal dumping

Ashley Brown

Posted on December 19, 2022 · Turner said trash returns to the illegal dumping sites just as quickly as the city cleans them up. He said the city is doing its part to keep the city clean but they need help from residents too. 

Tags city of houston Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner illegal dumping

Houston Mayor

For months, almost no one knew Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner had cancer

Joshua Fechter, The Texas Tribune

Posted on November 16, 2022 · Turner, 68, revealed earlier this month that he underwent treatment for bone cancer in June. He is “cancer-free” as of last week, the mayor told The Texas Tribune during his first interview about his health.

Tags cancer Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner

City of Houston

New city initiative aims to provide free meals during housing process for homeless population

Ashley Brown

Posted on November 3, 2022 · The initiative is called "Dinner to Housing", and will focus on providing the homeless with all the resources they need to transition off the streets. 

Tags central library downtown Dinner to Housing homeless camps Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner

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Mayor Sylvester Turner says he was diagnosed with cancer, underwent radiation treatment over summer

Ariel Worthy

Posted on November 2, 2022 · The Houston mayor told the audience at the annual State of the City address he had six weeks of radiation treatment from August to September. 

Tags cancer Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner osteosarcoma

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Harris County, Houston leaders ask Justice Department to send monitors for midterm election

Mark Norris

Posted on October 20, 2022 · The Texas Secretary of State sent a letter this week to the county stating it would send a team of inspectors and election security trainers for November's election.

Tags County Attorney Christian Menefee Harris County Judge Hidalgo Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner

Food

City of Houston launches 100 Pantries in 100 Days to address food deserts

ShaVonne Herndon

Posted on September 27, 2022 · Houston's food insecurity rate is 4% higher than the national average.

Tags city of houston Edward Pollard food access food desert Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner

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Houston to expand Buffalo Bayou Park to Houston’s East End with new funding

Ariel Worthy

Posted on September 26, 2022 · Projects include restoring, expanding and improving park land, including the Tony Marron and Japhet Creek Park.

Tags buffalo bayou city of houston east end Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner Kinder Foundation

Housing

New Houston-area initiative hopes to make homeownership affordable for people of color

ShaVonne Herndon

Posted on September 6, 2022 · Wells Fargo is giving Harris County $7.5 million in grant money to go towards making homeownership affordable for communities of color.

Tags harris county homeownership housing affordability Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner wells fargo

Houston

Houston named first Child Friendly City candidate in US by UNICEF

Ashley Brown

Posted on August 12, 2022 · The City of Houston and Rice University’s Kinder Institute conducted a situational analysis on the state of children’s rights with a community assessment of over 600 Houstonians.

Tags Houston children Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner UNICEF

City of Houston

Aide to Houston mayor resigns after reportedly pleading guilty to public corruption

Adam Zuvanich / Haya Panjwani

Posted on August 3, 2022 · Mayor Sylvester Turner says he did not have knowledge of a federal public corruption case involving William-Paul Thomas, who resigned last week after pleading guilty to conspiracy to accept a bribe, according to the Houston Chronicle.

Tags Federal investigation houston Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner William-Paul Thomas

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Tensions rise at TEA’s first community meeting about Houston ISD takeover

Rebecca Noel

Posted on March 22, 2023 · Attendees began questioning the absence of the man who will be choosing the board, TEA Commissioner Mike Morath. “Where is Mike Morath?” shouted one audience member.

Tags HISD TEA takeover Houston ISD Mike Morath TEA informational meetings TEA takeover HISD Texas Education Agency taking over Houston ISD westbury high school

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The TEA takes over Houston schools this summer. What happens in the meantime?

Dominic Anthony Walsh

Posted on March 16, 2023 · The Texas Education Agency plans to seize control of Houston public schools this summer. The move is drawing mixed reactions from community members, many of whom say the district is doing well and doesn’t need state intervention. 

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Houston Matters

Houston ISD board president plans run for re-election despite lack of power post-takeover

Ariel Worthy

Posted on March 16, 2023 · The TEA will appoint a board of managers who will assume control in June, replacing the elected board of trustees. The elected board will maintain their seats, but they will not have any authority.

Tags Dani Hernandez HISD board of trustees TEA takeover Texas Education Agency taking over Houston ISD

Town Square

Texas Education Agency’s Announced Takeover of Houston ISD: What Does this Mean, and What Happens Next?

Garrett Bohlmann

Posted on March 15, 2023 · Our experts share what you need to know about this action and answer your questions and concerns.

Tags children at risk Dominic Anthony Walsh Dr. Bob Sanborn Dr. Cathy Horn Houston Area Urban League Judson W. Robinson III State Representative Jolanda Jones TEA takeover TEA takeover HISD Texas Education Agency Texas Education Agency taking over Houston ISD

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