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Mayor Sylvester Turner

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Houston Recovers

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

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Abilities Expo

For more than 30 years, Abilities Expo has been the go-to source for the Community of people with disabilities, their families, seniors, veterans and healthcare professionals. August 3 to 5.

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Mayor's Back 2 School Festival

The Mayor’s Back 2 School Fest is designed to help economically disadvantaged Houston-area elementary school students and their families as they prepare to return to school. August 11.

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Theater District Open House

Theater District Open House is a free annual event that marks the kick-off of the Fall performing arts season in Houston. August 26.

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NEWS

AUG

15

Houston BCycle Program Expanding at Medical Center and Universities

AUG

15

Mayor's Commission Against Gun Violence Releases Recommendations

AUG

13

Mayor Turner Initiates Second Phase of Plan to Combat Human Trafficking

AUG

11

Thousands of Students Get School Supplies, Vaccinations, and More at Mayor's Back to School Fest

AUG

09

Mayor Announces Support for "Colour of Music" Festival

AUG

03

Mayor's Statement on Death of Accused Killer of Dr. Mark Hausknecht

AUG

03

Federal Judge Dismisses "Rape Kit" Lawsuit Against Last 6 Mayors, Other Officials

AUG

01

Mayor's Statement on Identification of Suspect in Shooting Death of Cardiologist

JUL

30

Mayor Turner Announces Creation of Economic Development Subcommittee on Education

JUL

25

Houston Prepares for Critical Infrastructure Threats Involving Cyberattacks

JUL

23

Mayor Urges Teens to Attend Poetry Workshops Led by City's Poet Laureate

JUL

20

Mayors of Houston and Buenos Aires, Argentina, Agree to Share Cities' Best Practices

JUL

20

Mayor's Statement On Scheduling an Election On a Firefighters' Professional Organization Petition

JUL

18

Mayor, Governor of Greater Santiago, Chile, Sign Plan to Exchange Best Practices on Limiting Flooding

JUL

17

Mayor's Statement on Arrest Today of Capital Murder Suspect

JUL

16

Houston to Host 2023 Men's Final Four

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EVENTS

Aug

18

Houston Texans Pre-Season vs. SF 49ers

Aug

26

Theater District Open House

Sep

01

Houston vs. Rice College Football

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TWITTER

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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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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 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

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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