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Posted on August 9, 2019 · Tricks and tips from an Antiques Roadshow appraiser!

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On Third Anniversary Of Josué Flores’ Murder, Houston Police Ask Public To Help Find Killer

Alvaro 'Al' Ortiz

Posted on May 17, 2019 · Police Chief Art Acevedo says new evidence is being analyzed at a Utah lab that specializes in DNA testing.

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Salvation Army To Close Shelter Criticized By Northside Residents Over Boy’s Murder In 2016

Alvaro 'Al' Ortiz

Posted on November 30, 2018 · The organization says the high cost of maintaining the facility at 2407 N. Main is the reason it will be closed. The community's criticism is because of Josué Flores' murder.

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The homeless encampment located at the intersection of Highway 59 and Caroline Street is one of the biggest in Houston, but one of the main goals of the ordinance that went into effect on May 12th 2017 is to clean it up.

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Two Houston Charities To Receive $10 Million To Fight Homelessness

Andrew Schneider

Posted on November 20, 2018 · Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is donating nearly $100 million to some two dozen charities as part of a nationwide campaign to end homelessness. The Salvation Army of Greater Houston and SEARCH Homeless Services are each getting $5 million.

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Houston Area Nonprofits Add 38 Vehicles To Relief Fleets

Elizabeth Trovall

Posted on May 11, 2018 · The vehicles, donated by Ford, are aimed to help next time disaster hits and assist ongoing relief efforts

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UPDATE: Houston, Harris Grant $7.5 Million to 28 Non-Profits Helping Harvey Victims

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Posted on October 3, 2017 · They will provide services such as temporary housing, home repairs and rental assistance.

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Salvation Army Will Open New Homeless Shelter In Montgomery County

Alvaro 'Al' Ortiz

Posted on June 12, 2017 · The new facility will have a maximum capacity of 128 individuals.

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Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner explained Strategic Materials will operate ten glass recycling sites in addition to nine facilities managed by the City that also take that material.

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Mayor Presents New Option To Recycle Glass In Houston

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Posted on June 30, 2016 · Through a partnership with the city, the leading company in glass recycling in North America will operate ten drop-off sites.

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Houston Residents Mourn Tragic Death Of Josue Flores

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Posted on May 24, 2016 · A memorial remains at the spot on Fulton Street where the 11-year-old boy was killed last week.

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