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Houston Mayor-Elect Sylvester Turner Ready To Tackle The Issues

Florian Martin

Posted on December 14, 2015 · The 26-year Democratic state representative defeated businessman Bill King 51 to 49 percent in Saturday’s runoff election.

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Every Vote Counts In Houston’s Runoff Election

Florian Martin

Posted on December 11, 2015 · Here's what you need to know to cast your vote for Houston’s next mayor.

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Poll: Houston Term Limit Change Referendum Might Have Failed If Voters Had More Information

Florian Martin

Posted on December 10, 2015 · News 88.7/KHOU 11 News Election Poll shows 17 percent of those who voted for extended term limits would have changed their mind if they had known it affects current council members.

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Posted on June 7, 2023 · House served as HISD's superintendent from 2021 until last week, when he was replaced by Mike Miles as part of a long-planned takeover of the district by the Texas Education Agency.

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

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