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How Houston’s Pothole Initiative Works

Abner Fletcher

Posted on February 22, 2019 · Walter Hambrick of the City of Houston Public Works Department discusses the city's road repair initiative.

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Posted on March 27, 2023 · The City of Houston is terminating its contract with Inframark, which manages five wastewater treatment plants and five drinking water supply facilities in the Kingwood area, effective this Friday.

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Posted on March 24, 2023 · Edwards chaired city council committees that dealt with affordable housing, flooding and the HIV/AIDS epidemic and was described by colleagues as compassionate, selfless and community-minded.

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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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Posted on March 8, 2023 · On Wednesday's show: A new agreement is in place that will allow the rebuild and expansion of I-45 to move forward, nearly two years after it was paused following concerns from numerous stakeholders. We learn what the agreement entails.

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