Houston Matters
Mayor Turner Responds To The Santa Fe High School Shootings
Posted on · Mayor Turner offers suggestions on what we can do to help mitigate this type of gun violence.
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Political Roundup: Turner’s Budget, The Iran Deal, And Giuliani’s Media Blitz
Posted on · The Houston Matters political experts discuss the latest national, state, and local political stories with an eye for how they might affect Houston and Texas.
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City Acknowledges Firefighters Union Gathered Sufficient Signatures For Item On Pay Parity
Posted on · The HPFFA urges the City ‘to respect the will of the voters' and put the issue on the ballot
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Political Roundup: Paxton’s DACA Lawsuit, And Raising The Revenue Cap
Posted on · The Houston Matters political experts discuss the latest national, state, and local political stories with an eye for how they might affect Houston and Texas.
Business
Houston Participates In Small Business Week
Posted on · Mayor Turner notes entrepreneurs are vital for his Complete Communities Initiative
City of Houston
Turner And Council Members Emphasize Subdivision Facing Opposition Meets All Requirements, Some Disagree
Posted on · Several residents are critical of an upcoming residential community in Spring Branch because it will be built on ground that lies within a floodplain
City of Houston
Houston Residents Asked To Adopt-A-Drain To Keep Storm Waters Flowing
Posted on · City officials say Houston spends $13 million annually on storm drain maintenance, inspection and repairs
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City Of Houston Will Hold Event To Honor Barbara Bush On Thursday Night
Posted on · The public is encouraged to wear pearls or the color blue as a tribute
Education
Greater Houston Coalition For Justice Recognizes State Board Of Education For Course On Mexican-American History
Posted on · Johnny Mata, the groups’s presiding officer, says the course is a ‘major step forward’
Houston Matters
One Year Later, Does Houston’s Bike Plan Make The Grade?
Posted on · A year after the City of Houston passed it's bike plan, advocacy group Bike Houston weighs in on its success.
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How Could Mayor’s New Commission to End Gun Violence Be Most Effective?
Posted on · The Mayor's Commission to End Gun Violence will focus on research and recommend solutions at the local level. Our guests lay out what needs to happen to make this group effective.
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Turner And Emmett Agree With Bush On Framework For Post-Harvey Federal Aid
Posted on · The Houston Mayor recently criticized the Texas Land Commissioner because he considered local leaders were not being properly consulted
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Turner Announces Proposed Location For New Sunnyside Multi-Service Center
Posted on · If the City Council approves purchasing the land, it would be built on the 4400 block of Reed Road and it would be about a quarter mile from the current facility
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Cyclists Of All Levels Participate In 13th Edition Of Tour De Houston
Posted on · The event is part of the Mayor's Office Wellness Weekend and is a recommended BP MS150 training ride
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Turner And Emmett Announce Fourth Round Of Grants From Harvey Relief Fund
Posted on · The grants amount to $42.3 million and will be disbursed to 27 local nonprofits that provide services related to home repairs, behavioral health and legal services