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Houston Gets A Shot At Federal Money For The Arts

Amy Bishop

Posted on July 20, 2016 · Mayor Turner is encouraging people to apply for the NEA’s Our Town grant.

Tags Debbie McNulty Mayor Sylvester Turner National Endowment for the Arts Our Town

Below the Waterlines: Houston After Hurricane Harvey
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Posted on November 23, 2021 · The Texas General Land Office released the findings of its investigation into the city’s housing department, following ethics allegations against Mayor Sylvester Turner from the city's former housing director.

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