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Smart City Houston

Learn how the city of Houston is embracing data and technology to improve the quality of life for citizens, share information with the public, drive economic growth and build a more inclusive society.

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Mayor Sylvester Turner

Welcome to the City of Houston's website. We’ve upgraded the look and made it easier for you to find and access City services.

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Houston Recovers

Get Hurricane Harvey recovery information and resources at houstonrecovers.org.

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Spring of Latino Art Houston

The City of Houston is officially celebrating the Spring of Latino Art (SOLA), a component of Latino Art Now! Houston (LAN!).

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NEWS

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Mayor Turner Hosts African American Mayors Association Conference

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City Awards Latest Let Creativity Happen! Arts Grants

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Mayor's Response to Court-Ordered Mediation on Implementation of Proposition B

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Mayor Turner Releases Financial Information Requested by Firefighters' Union

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Mayor & Together For Safer Roads Coalition Launch Safer Streets Push for Gulfton Neighborhood

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17

City Memo Responds to City Controller's Questions About Implementation of Proposition B

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15

Mayor Turner's Letter to Fire Union President Following Today's Meeeting

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12

City of Houston Municipal Employees Receive 60-Day Layoff Notice

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Mayor's Letter to Fire Union President After In-Person Meeting Today

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09

Office of Emergency Management Encourages Residents to Register for AlertHouston Notifications

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Mayor Celebrates First Turnaround Entrepreneurship Class, Announces Second

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Mayor's Open Letter to Houston Cable Customers Urges Them to Oppose Legislation

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Mayor's Statement on Notices of Layoffs 60 Days From Now

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Mayor Announces Return of Curbside Glass Recycling, Joins Ribbon Cutting for New Recycling Facility

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Mayor Details New Option for Phasing in 29% Pay Hike for Firefighters

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28

Mayor Responds to Fire Union's Motion for Summary Judgment

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27

Mayor Releases Letter About City's Proposal to Avoid Firefighter Layoffs

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26

Mayor Turner Establishes Complete Communities Improvement Fund to Accelerate Initiative’s Progress

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22

Mayor Turner Encourages Houstonians to Learn About Mortgage Assistance Programs

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22

Hire Houston Youth: Mayor Announces Application Extension, Partnership With JP Morgan Chase and Lone Star College, Encourages Business Participation

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EVENTS

FEB

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Hire Houston Youth 2019 Application Period, thru MAY 3

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CIGNA Sunday Streets - Midtown

MAY

03

2019 Water Works Festival

MAY

17

Bike to Work Day

MAY

19

CIGNA Sunday Streets - Alief

JUN

15

Mayor Turner’s Annual Acres Homes Juneteenth Parade

JUN

21

CONCACAF Gold Cup at BBVA Compass Stadium

JUN

22

JUN

29

CONCACAF Gold Cup at NRG Stadium

JUL

04

Freedom Over Texas

JUL

17

World Series of Dog Shows, THRU July 21

AUG

02

Abilities Expo, THRU August 4

AUG

25

Theater District Open House

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TWITTER

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City Hall and Hermann Reflection Pond

City Hall

Houston has a strong mayor form of government. The city’s elected officials, serving concurrent four-year terms, are: the mayor, the city controller and 16 members of City Council: 11 represent a district and 5 are elected citywide.

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About Houston

Home to a vibrant economy, beautiful surroundings and a population full of optimism and spirit, it's no wonder that Houston is a popular international destination.

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Houston 311 Call Center

311 Help & Info

311 Houston Help and Info puts City government at your fingertips – one contact, via the channel of your choice -- and you get answers or have your service problem solved.

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HTV Houston Television

HTV Houston TV

HTV cablecasts 24/7 and provides live programming of City Council and council committee meetings. HTV is headquartered in a multi-faceted production facility on the first floor of City Hall at 901 Bagby.

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City Data Portal

Gain insight and stay connected to your City. Get access to City maps, apps and data.

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Houston Recovers

Houston Recovers

Get Hurricane Harvey recovery info and more. The City of Houston will use AlertHouston, the City's emergency notification system, to keep you informed about recovery in your neighborhood.

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