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New school zone signage to be installed around Houston-area high schools

Ashley Brown

Posted on September 11, 2023 · Some additional changes to the ordinance will be signage on all streets, not just major thoroughfares and streets with 5,000 vehicles or more. Flashing beacons will be available upon request and evaluation. 

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15 Tips To Drive And Walk Safely In School Zones

HPM Digital Team

Posted on August 15, 2019 · In 2017, 811 vehicle crashes occurred in school zones in Texas, resulting in two deaths and 30 serious injuries.

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After Deadly Crashes, Heights Residents Appeal To Drivers To Slow Down

Gail Delaughter

Posted on June 17, 2019 · They've teamed up with a national organization to ask people to drive under the speed limit.

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City of Houston water restrictions making progress, but still implemented

Ashley Brown

Posted on September 12, 2023 · No one has been fined yet, but Houston Public Works said they have received about 35 complaints against violators. 

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Houston considering mandatory water usage restrictions for city residents

Adam Zuvanich

Posted on August 23, 2023 · Houston Public Works is asking residents to conserve water by limiting their outdoor watering to two days per week and between the hours of 7 p.m. and 5 a.m.

Tags drought drought conditions Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner Houston Public Works water restrictions water usage

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Houston seeing slight increase in water main breaks under Stage 1 drought

Patricia Ortiz

Posted on August 14, 2023 · According to Houston Public Works, there are currently about 300 pending water leaks during the city’s Stage One Drought Contingency Plan. They usually see less than 100.

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Houston considers ditching policy that requires property owners to maintain open drainage

Ashley Brown

Posted on August 4, 2023 · Property owners in Houston have long been responsible for maintaining abutting open ditches. The city council is considering a proposal to put greater responsibility on the municipal government.

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