Mayor's Office Press Releases

Mayor's Office of Communications contact: Alan Bernstein, Communications Director, Office Phone 832.393.0800, Email to alan.bernstein@houstontx.gov, or Mary Benton,  Press Secretary, Email to mary.benton@houstontx.gov or Tanya Makany-Rivera, Deputy Press Secretary, Email to tanya.makany-rivera@houstontx.gov.

• August 15, 2018 -- Houston BCycle Program Expanding at Medical Center and Universities
• August 15, 2018 -- Mayor's Commission Against Gun Violence Releases Recommendations
• August 13, 2018 -- Mayor Turner Initiates Second Phase of Plan to Combat Human Trafficking
• August 11, 2018 -- Thousands of Students Get School Supplies, Vaccinations, and More at Mayor's Back to School Fest
• August 9, 2018 -- Mayor Announces Support for "Colour of Music" Festival
• August 3, 2018 -- Mayor's Statement on Death of Accused Killer of Dr. Mark Hausknecht
• August 3, 2018 -- Federal Judge Dismisses "Rape Kit" Lawsuit Against Last 6 Mayors, Other Officials
• August 1, 2018 -- Mayor's Statement on Identification of Suspect in Shooting Death of Cardiologist 
• July 30, 2018 -- Mayor Turner Announces Creation of Economic Development Subcommittee on Education 
• July 25, 2018 -- Houston Prepares for Critical Infrastructure Threats Involving Cyberattacks
• July 23, 2018 -- Mayor Urges Teens to Attend Poetry Workshops Led by City's Poet Laureate 
• July 20, 2018 -- Mayors of Houston and Buenos Aires, Argentina, Agree to Share Cities' Best Practices 
• July 20, 2018 -- Mayor's Statement On Scheduling an Election On a Firefighters' Professional Organization Petition
• July 18, 2018 -- Mayor, Governor of Greater Santiago, Chile, Sign Plan to Exchange Best Practices on Limiting Flooding
• July 17, 2018 -- Mayor's Statement on Arrest Today of Capital Murder Suspect 
• July 16, 2018 -- Houston to Host 2023 Men's Final Four
• July 14, 2018 -- Mayor Turner, Partnership Lead Trade Mission to Peru, Chile and Argentina to Grow Business, Cultural Ties
• July 9, 2018 -- Mayor Turner Invites Proposals for National Placemaking Grant 
• July 5, 2018 -- Mayor Turner Nominates Teresa R. Morales to METRO Board, Plans to Reappoint Four Current Board Members
• July 3, 2018 -- City Prevails in Legal Challenge to Pension Bonds
• July 2, 2018 -- Mayor Turner Announces Festival Grant Awards
• June 29, 2018 -- Mayor Appoints New Boards and Commissions Director
• June 28, 2018 -- Mayor Turner, HBI & Norbord Celebrate Acres Homes Construction Training Program to Address Post-Harvey Skilled Worker Shortage
• June 28, 2018 -- Mayor Turner Announces Grants for Neighborhood Storytellers for Complete Communities 
• June 27, 2018 -- Mayor Appoints State Department Foreign Service Officer As Director of Office of Trade and International Affairs
• June 21, 2018 -- During Uncertainty About Treatment of Migrant Infants and Children, Mayor Calls for Abandonment of Plan to House Them in Houston
• June 21, 2018 -- Mayor Selects Tantri Erlinawati-Emo as City Finance Director
• June 20, 2018 -- Mayor's Statement On End of Federal Government's Separation of Migrant Children from Parents at the Border
• June 19, 2018 -- Mayor Asks Non-Profit and Houston Landlord to Reconsider Housing Migrant Children Torn From Parents
• June 15, 2018 -- Houston Submits Bid to Host 2020 Democratic National Convention
• June 15, 2018 -- Houston-Based Artist Wins National Public Art Award for Sculpture at City Library Branch
• June 15, 2018 -- Houstonians are Invited to Participate in Immigrant Heritage Month Celebration this Saturday at Discovery Green
• June 12, 2018 -- Mayor: City Reaches Tentative Agreement with Employee's Organization
• June 6, 2018 -- Mayor Turner Launches Liftoff Houston Start-Up Business Plan Competition, With Winners Receiving Cash Prizes
• May 31, 2018 -- City of Houston Invites Public to the 2018 Extreme Weather Ready Expo, Shell Oil Company Signs-on as New Title Sponsor
• May 30, 2018 -- City Council Approves Mayor's Balanced Budget Proposal With No Layoffs Or Tax Increases
• May 24, 2018 -- Mayor: With Eye on Cash Reserves, City Will Challenge U.S. Estimate of City Population
• May 23, 2018 -- Mayor Turner Announces Commission Against Gun Violence Members
• May 22, 2018 -- Mayor's Statement Following Court Decision in Residents Against Flooding (RAF) Lawsuit 
• May 18, 2018 -- Mayor Turner's Statement on Santa Fe High School Shooting 
• May 18, 2018 -- Mayor Turner Hosts the 6th Annual Houston Hackathon This Weekend, May 19-20
• May 15, 2018 -- Houston Bounced Back; Mayor Turner Encourages Houston Rockets to Do the Same
• May 10, 2018 -- Houston Wins $100,000 National Creative Placemaking Grant for Fifth Ward Initiative 
• May 10, 2018 -- Mayor Turner Announces City Hall Lights Honoring the Houston Rockets
• May 8, 2018 -- Mayor Turner Proposes FY 2019 Budget That Closes $114 Million Gap, Avoids Layoffs and Maintains a Healthy Fund Balance
• May 4, 2018 -- Mayor Announces Groundbreaking City Alliance With Microsoft to Expand Innovation and Computer Literacy
• May 3, 2018 -- Mayor Turner Announces Annual Awards to Artists and Creative Community
• April 30, 2018 -- Mayor Turner Announces National Small Business Week, With Special Focus On His Complete Communities Initiative 
• April 27, 2018 -- Mayor Turner Announces Second Round Grant Recipients for Artists Who Are Bringing Innovative Projects to Houston
• April 25, 2018 -- Mayor Turner Backs One-Year State Waiver for Houston ISD
• April 19, 2018 -- Mayor Turner and Keep Houston Beautiful Launch "Adopt-A-Drain" Program to Help Remove Debris and Reduce Street Flooding
• April 17, 2018 -- Mayor's Statement on Death of Former First Lady Barbara Bush 
• April 16, 2018 -- City-County Leaders Announce Plans to Improve Bike and Pedestrian Safety
• April 12, 2018 -- Human Trafficking Near Public Schools
• April 10, 2018 -- City of Houston's Animal Shelter and Adoption Center to Close Intake for 7 Days to Combat Spread of Upper Respiratory Illness 
• April 5, 2018 -- Mayor's Statement on Arrest in March 1 Fatal Shooting of 8-Year-Old Tristian Hutchins
• April 5, 2018 -- Houston Selected to Participate in Transportation for America's Smart Cities Collaborative
• April 4, 2018 -- “A DEFINING MOMENT FOR HOUSTON:” Mayor Praises Council Adoption of Flood Prevention Reforms as Major First Step Toward Strengthening City 
• April 4, 2018 -- Mayor: New BARC Vehicle Gives Pet Adoptions and Animal Care Another Leg Up
• April 3, 2018 -- Mayor Invites Public to the Houston National College Fair
• April 3, 2018 -- Mayor Announces National Honor Society's Award to Houston for Arts and Sciences Engagement
• April 3, 2018 -- Mayor Proclaims April as "Houston Diversity Month"
• March 30, 2018 -- Mayor Turner's Statement on Councilman Green's Cause of Death Report
• March 24, 2018 -- Mayor Turner Creates Commission to End Gun Violence, Encourages Students During March for Our Lives Rally 
• March 23, 2018 -- Mayor Marks Houston Bike Plan 1-Year Anniversary by Citing Progress
• March 23, 2018 -- Mayor: First Ismaili Center in the U.S. Will be Located in Houston 
• March 23, 2018 -- Mayor Turner Extends Hire Houston Youth Application Deadline to Friday, March 30th 
• March 23, 2018 -- City of Houston and Willis Towers Watson Settle Pension Suit
• March 21, 2018 -- Mayor & County Judge: Talks Point to Local Control of U.S. Long-Term Recovery Aid
• March 20, 2018 -- Mayor Announces Plan to Purchase Land for New Sunnyside Multi-Service Center, Health Clinic and Community Park 
• March 18, 2018 -- Mayor Turner Welcomes the Aga Khan to Houston 
• March 15, 2018 -- Mayor Urges High School Juniors and Seniors to Vie for Art Scholarships
• March 15, 2018 -- Mayor Turner: 95th Season of Miller Outdoor Theatre Performances Marked by $1.3 Million in Grants and 95 Performances
• March 15, 2018 -- Mayor & County Judge: 4th Round of Flood Relief Grants Is Largest Ever At $42.3 Million
• March 14, 2018 -- Mayor Turner Responds to SB4 Ruling 
• March 13, 2018 -- Mayor Turner Thanks Commissioner Ellis for Investing in city of Houston Street Improvements
• March 13, 2018 -- Mayor Appoints Mary Benton as Press Secretary 
• March 9, 2018 -- Agreement Between City and HUD Resolves Fair Housing Findings
• March 8, 2018 -- Mayor Sylvester Turner Sends Letter to Texas Land Commissioner Regarding Hurricane Harvey Disaster Recovery Action Plan
• March 6, 2018 -- Houston Wins Competitive Grant to Improve Flood Warning Signals at Traffic Intersections 
• March 6, 2018 -- Mayor Turner's Statement on the Death of Houston City Council Member Larry Green
• March 5, 2018 -- Mayor Turner's Statement on HISD Superintendent Richard A. Carranza Becoming Chancellor of New York City Schools 
• March 2, 2018 -- Mayor Turner Set for Encore Performance in the Final TUTS Houston MEMPHIS Production on Sunday
• March 1, 2018 -- City of Houston's Response to Department of Justice Feb. 28 Lawsuit Alleging Sex Discrimination and Retaliation Involving Firefighters
• February 28, 2018 -- Mayor Responds to Resident's Open Letter About Homeless People's Encampments
• February 28, 2018 -- Mayor Turner Announces Return of Historic Bricks to Freedmen's Town, Important Milestone Reached Before End of Black History Month 
• February 26, 2018 -- Mayor's Push to Spread Civic Art Results in Outdoor Sculpture in Northwest Houston Council District
• February 26, 2018 -- Mayor Announces Arts Grants for Grassroots Organizations in the Five Complete Communities
• February 23, 2018 -- Theft of Laptop From City Employee’s Vehicle Results in a Possible Compromise of City of Houston Group Health Plan Data
• February 23, 2018 -- Mayor and Department of Neighborhoods Launch Volunteer Project to Aid Harvey Victims in Need
• February 22, 2018 -- Engineering Executive Who Oversaw Flood Reduction Overhaul in Medical Center Area Endorses Mayor's Construction Ordinance Reform
• February 20, 2018 -- All the World's a Stage, and Tonight Mayor Turner Will Be On It
• February 20, 2018 -- Mayor Names George Buenik as Director of Office of Public Safety and Homeland Security
• February 20, 2018 -- Mayor Hails Honor for City Emergency Medical Services Chief, J.J. Watt and 2 Others
• February 20, 2018 -- Consular Corps of Houston Backs Blood Donation Drive Thursday
• February 20, 2018 -- Mayor Launches Re-Designed & More User-Friendly City Website
• February 19, 2018 -- City Hall Art Exhibit Reflects Modern Houston in a "Jazz" Style
• February 15, 2018 -- Mayor Announces New Grants for Artists Pushing the Boundaries at the Grassroots Level
• February 15, 2018 -- Mayor Turner's Statement on Parkland, Florida School Shooting
• February 14, 2018 -- Mayor Turner Thanks Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund for Generous Donation to Support Families Affected by Harvey
• February 12, 2018 -- Mayor Sylvester Turner's Statement On Enacting Flood Ordinances As Soon As Possible
• February 9, 2018 -- First-Ever Mayor's History Makers Awards 10 Houstonians Making a Difference in the Community
• February 9, 2018 -- Mayor's Statement On New Federal Budget Law That Includes Disaster Relief Funding
• February 1, 2018 -- Mayor: Property Tax Cap Would Endanger Quality Public Safety Services to All Residents
• January 29, 2018 -- Mayor, County Judge Will Discuss the Houston Region's Flood Recovery and Future Resiliency on a Live Broadcast Tonight
• January 27, 2018 -- Montrose Bridge Lights Return at Sunset Tonight with Support of Mayor, Reliant, Management District, Residents
• January 26, 2018 -- Mayor Accepts Resignation of Press Secretary Darian Ward and Appoints Interim Successor
• January 22, 2018 -- New Mini Murals By New Artists Coming to Houston Neighborhoods
• January 18, 2018 -- Mayor: Passage of Pension Reform Continues to Boost City Financial Rating
• January 17, 2018 -- 3 New Neighborhood Flood Relief Centers Are Opening
• January 11, 2017 -- Mayor Turner & Houston Health Department Urge Flu Shots, Flu Precautions
• January 10, 2018 -- Mayor Announces Opening of Eight More Neighborhood Restoration Centers for Flood Victims
• January 10, 2018 -- Mayor Praises Council Approval of Recycling Contract That Accepts Glass & Plastic Bags and Save Taxpayers Millions
• January 8, 2018 -- Mayor Sylvester Turner's Statement on Administration's Removal of Protective Status for 19,000 Salvadorean Immigrants in Houston
• January 4, 2018 -- 2 Years After Taking the Oath of Office: A Letter from the Mayor
• January 4, 2018 -- Mayor Turner Appoints Uniquely Qualified Carol Ellinger Haddock as Director of Houston Public Works and Engineering Department
• December 28, 2017 -- Mayor: Court Ruling Allows City to Eliminate Encampment Hazards While Continuing Efforts to Shelter Homeless
• December 27, 2017 -- Mayor & County Judge Announce $27.6 Million More in Relief for Flood Victims
• December 26, 2017 -- Mayor Launches Web Page Explaining City Requests for Federal Funding for Recovery & Resiliency Projects After Hurricane Harvey
• December 22, 2017 -- Mayor: Sale of Bonds Today Puts Bow on Break-through Pension Reform Package
• December 20, 2017 -- Mayor and Non-Profit Agencies Announce Major Achievement in Housing the Homeless
• December 12, 2017 -- Mayor Turner Teams Up With Nextdoor, the Private Neighborhood Social Network
• December 11, 2017 -- City Exploring New Downtown Option for Homeless People
• December 11, 2017 -- Mayor: City Trade Mission Finds "Golden Moment" for Economic Expansion with China
• December 5, 2017 -- "Congress: Continue CHIP and Save Texas Children" Says Houston Mayor
• December 4, 2017 -- Mayor Turner Paves Way for Negotiations to Bring to Houston a Hemispheric Operations Base for Chinese Maker of Airport Equipment
• December 1, 2017 -- Mayor to Lead Business Delegation on Trade Mission to China, Houston's 2nd Largest International Trading Partner
• November 23, 2017 -- Mayor Gives Thanks Following Extraordinary Events for Houston
• November 21, 2017 -- Mayor Sylvester Turner Announces Choose Local Campaign
• November 21, 2017 -- City of Houston Opens Pilot Neighborhood Restoration Center in Northeast Houston for Harvey Flood Survivors
• November 17, 2017 -- Mayor Calls Inadequate Federal Flood Aid "A Formula for Failure"
• November 17, 2017 -- Houston Selected to Participate in C40 Competition for Global Cities to Pave the Way to a Sustainable Future
• November 15, 2017 -- Mayor and County Judge Announce $28.9 Million More in Aid and Services for Flood Victims
• November 14, 2017 -- City Schedules the Cleaning of Two Homeless Encampments This Week
• November 14, 2017 -- Houston Selected to Develop Financial Counseling as Free Public Service for Low-Income Residents
• November 13, 2017 -- Agency Approves City's Credit Rating After Voter Approval of Bonds
• November 13, 2017 -- Map Shows Income Levels of Houston Neighborhoods Hardest Hit by Harvey Flooding
• November 11, 2017 -- Houston Ranks as the #2 City in the U.S. for Veterans to Start, Manage and Grow Small Businesses
• November 9, 2017 -- Mayor Celebrates Facebook's Selection of Houston for Premier of Community Boost Project
• November 9, 2017 -- Veteran's Day to Include "Houston Salutes American Heroes" Celebration and Heroes Run
• November 6, 2017 -- Voters Will Choose the Financial Path for the City of Houston on Tuesday
• October 25, 2017 -- Mayor Turner Announces Partnership with Workforce Solutions to Put Houstonians to Work on Infrastructure Repairs
• October 24, 2017 -- Mayor Turner Announces Houston's Resident Artists for NEA-Funded Program
• October 19, 2017 -- Mayor Turner to Join 10th Annual White Cane Safety Day Festivities
• October 18, 2017 -- Mayor Turner Responds to Senator Regarding Tax Rate
• October 16, 2017 -- Artists Koryn Rolstad and Sherry Tseng Hill Selected to Create Art for New Neighborhood Police Station
• October 11, 2017 -- Mayor Brings to Houston a Partnership Program for Startup Companies and City Agencies
• October 11, 2017 -- Mayor Turner, Other Climate Mayors' Statement About Clean Power Plan
• October 3, 2017 -- Local Relief Fund Announces First Grants for Services to Flood Victims
• October 2, 2017 -- Mayor Turner Announces City Digital Design Challenge
• October 2, 2017 -- Mayor Orders Lowering of City Flags, Remarks Upon Massacre
• September 29, 2017 -- Mayor Announces Interactive Harvey By The Numbers Web Site
• September 29, 2017 -- Mayor Turner to Join 9th Annual Disability Unity & Pride Celebration Festivities This Saturday
• September 28, 2017 -- Harrison Guy Appointed Co-Chair of Mayor’s LGBTQ Advisory Board
• September 26, 2017 -- Mayor Asks Governor to Tap 'Rainy Day Fund' for Houston's Recovery
• September 22, 2017 -- Mayor Provides Updates On Storm Debris Collection
• September 19, 2017 -- Mayor's Statement on Deaths of Local First Responders
• September 18, 2017 -- Briefings for Arts Organizations Affected by Floods
• September 15, 2017 -- Mayor, City Asks U.S. Supreme Court to Review Texas Ruling Against Same-Sex Marriage Rights
• September 14, 2017 -- Mayor Names Chief Recovery Officer
• September 12, 2017 -- Mayor's Office Following Up On Human Trafficking Issues Related to Recent Flooding
• September 12, 2017 -- Mayor Turner Asks Volunteers to Track Hours Spent During Hurricane Relief Efforts
• September 11, 2017 -- Immigrant Businessman Who Started in U.S. with $1.25 / hr. Job Makes $5 Million Gift to Houston Flood Relief Fund
• September 8, 2017 -- Mayor's Traffic Update
• September 8, 2017 -- Distribution of Replacements of Medical Equipment / Supplies Lost in Flood by People With Disabilities
• September 5, 2017 -- Mayor's Statement On Federal Action Against DACA
• September 1, 2017 -- Mayor Turner Asks for Evacuation of Inundated Homes in West Houston Zone
• August 30, 2017 -- Mayor Turner Accepts $2 Million Dollar Relief Fund Donation From Walmart
• August 30, 2017 -- Houston’s Mayor Announces the Return of Limited Domestic Airline Service to the City’s Major Airports Following Hurricane Harvey
• August 27, 2017 -- Mayor Turner Establishes Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund
• August 26, 2017 -- American Red Cross Opens Shelters in Houston
• August 24, 2017 -- Mayor Turner Urges Public to Ignore Unfounded Weather Reports
• August 23, 2017 -- Artist Celan Bouillet Enlivens New Parking Meters along Allen Parkway
• August 22, 2017 -- Mayor Turner's Comment on Temporary Order in Kohr, et al, vs. City
• August 17, 2017 -- City of Houston, Texas Central Sign Agreement on Development of High-Speed Train, Passenger Station Connections
• August 15, 2017 -- Mayor Sylvester Turner Requests Staff Study of Confederacy Statues
• August 14, 2017 -- Britain's Only All-Cargo Airline to Start Service From Houston
• August 7, 2017 -- "Stop Bashing Big Texas Cities," Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner Says
• July 28, 2017 -- Statement by Mayor Sylvester Turner on City Public Works and Engineering Director
• July 26, 2017 -- Mayor Sylvester Turner Announces Nearly $3.5 Million in Arts and Cultural Grant Awards
• July 26, 2017 -- New Artwork Dedicated in the Greater OST/South Union Neighborhood
• July 21, 2017 -- Statement by Mayor Turner about Curbside Recycling Contract
• July 20, 2017 -- Mayor Turner Announces Artist Residency Program
• July 13, 2017 -- Houston Gets Official Hand-off for World Petroleum Conference in 2020
• July 12, 2017 -- Statement by Mayor Turner on Public Works and Engineering Director
• June 30, 2017 -- Mayor Turner Comments on Harris County District Court Dismissal of Fire Pension Lawsuit
• June 30, 2017 -- Mayor Turner Comments on Texas Supreme Court's Marriage Ruling
• June 29, 2017 -- First PACE Project Closes in Houston - Largest PACE Project in Texas
• June 29, 2017 -- Economic Development Mission Led by Mayor Turner Exceeds Expectations
• June 27, 2017 -- Artists Wanted for New Murals Coming to Houston Neighborhoods
• June 27, 2017 -- Mayor Turner Appoints New Directors for Parks and Communications Departments
• June 24, 2017 -- Mayor Garcetti Rallies Climate Mayors to Adopt Paris Agreement Goals in their Cities, Appoints Turner as Co-Chair
• June 24, 2017 -- Mayor Turner Invites Proposals for National Creative Placemaking Grant
• June 14, 2017 -- Houston's Newest Art Recycle Truck Hits the Streets
• June 13, 2017 -- Houston Pension Solution Draws Positive Reviews from Credit Ratings Agencies
• June 9, 2017 -- Mayor Turner Leads an Economic Development Mission to Israel
• June 9, 2017 -- Mayor Turner's Statement on Moody's Report on Pensions
• June 2, 2017 -- Mayor Turner Announces Meaningful Change for Veterans
• June 1, 2017 -- Mayor Turner, Climate Mayors Vow to Honor Paris Climate Agreement
• May 30, 2017 -- Mayor Sylvester Turner's Statement on Senate Bill 4
• May 24, 2017 -- Mayor Turner Breaks 16-Year Logjam as Houston Pension Passes Last Step in Legislative Process
• May 23, 2017 -- Mayor Turner Issues Statement on Texas Senate Approval of Pension Reform Plan
• May 22, 2017 -- Houston Hackathon Winners Bring Forth Innovative Solutions
• May 18, 2017 -- The City of Houston "Powers Up" 5th Annual Houston Hackathon This Weekend
• May 17, 2017 -- Mayor Turner Issues Statement on Passage of HB100 Which Preempts Municipal Regulation of Transportation Network Companies
• May 17, 2017 -- Mayor Turner Appoints General Services Department Director
• May 17, 2017 -- New Art Works at George Bush Intercontinental Airport Captivate Travelers
• May 16, 2017 -- Mayor Turner Announces Immigrant Integration Initiative
• May 9, 2017 -- Mayor's Office Presents 1 Year Progress Report on its Plan to Fight Human Trafficking
• May 9, 2017 -- New City of Houston Budget Cuts Costs, Covers Full Pension Expenses, Takes Conservative Stance on Reserves
• May 8, 2017 -- Houston's Historic Pension Reform Bill Passes in the Texas House
• May 8, 2017 -- More than 70 Faith Leaders Come Together to Launch Meaningful Change Campaign
• May 4, 2017 -- Join Us On May 12th for Turnaround Houston Readiness Fair
• May 1, 2017 -- Texas Senate Approves Houston Pension Solution
• April 28, 2017 -- Freedmen's Town Bricks Reinstalled
• April 21, 2017 -- Houston Flips the Switch on 50 MW of Solar Power in Time for Earth Day
• April 20, 2017 -- Mayor, Police Chief Announce Arrests in Ongoing Kush Investigations
• April 17, 2017 -- Mayor Turner Kicks Off Complete Communities Initiative
• April 12, 2017 -- Mayor Turner to Recognize Historically Significant Day for Sikhs
• April 11, 2017 -- Credit Rating Agency Puts City on Notice About Downgrade in Absence of Pension Reform
• April 10, 2017 -- Mayor Turner Kicks off Historic Summer Youth Jobs Program
• April 6, 2017 -- 10th Annual Family Day at Sylvester Turner Park Biggest and Best
• April 5, 2017 -- Mayor Turner to Recognize Historically Significant Day for Sikhs
• April 5, 2017 -- Mayor Turner Names Houston’s Third Poet Laureate, Second Youth Poet Laureate
• April 3, 2017 -- Mayor Turner Welcomes New Chief of Staff
• March 28, 2017 -- Mayor Turner Joins Other Mayors in Statement About Climate Regulations
• March 24, 2017 -- Houston Health Department Initiative Reaches Milestone in Improving Children’s Oral Health, Removing Academic Barriers
• March 23, 2017 -- Mayor Sylvester Turner Announces 2017 Individual Artist Grants
• March 22, 2017 -- City Council Approved Houston Bike Plan
• March 22, 2017 -- Mayor Turner Urges Congress to Maintain Meals on Wheels
• March 20, 2017 -- Houston Pension Solution Takes Historic Step Forward in Texas Legislature
• March 20, 2017 -- New Artwork Illuminates Houston’s Past with Multisensory Experience
• March 17, 2017 -- Mayor Turner Salutes Booker T. Washington High School as They Welcome STEM Students from Zimbabwe
• March 17, 2017 -- Mayor Turner Selects New PWE Director, Interim Parks Director
• March 15, 2017 -- Bush Airport Among the Most Improved in the World, According to Industry Expert Survey Results
• March 13, 2017 -- Mayor Turner Renews Call for Houston Companies to Hire Houston Youth
• March 11, 2017 -- Mayor Turner Responds to Chronicle Article on Staff Changes
• March 7, 2017 -- Mayor Turner Issues Statement on Passing of Captain Dowling
• March 7, 2017 -- Houston Gets Creative with Storm Water Detention Plans
• March 7, 2017 -- Mayor Turner Announces Plan to Keep Spring Break Traffic Flowing
• March 3, 2017 -- Mayor Turner and First Daughter Celebrate Black History Month with Free “Hidden Figures” Screenings for 3,000 Students
• March 3, 2017 -- Houston Selected to Participate in National Initiative to Increase Equity and Build Local Pathways to Higher Education and Employment
• March 2, 2017 -- City Pursues Strategies for Homeless, Panhandlers
• March 1, 2017 -- City Argues Same Sex Benefits before State Supreme Court
• February 28, 2017 -- Mayor Turner Lauds Houston Permitting Center for Improved Customer Service
• February 23, 2017 -- Former Obama Aide to be Mayor’s New Disabilities Director
• February 22, 2017 -- Houston Receives $1 Million Grant for Houston Spaceport Infrastructure
• February 22, 2017 -- City of Houston Expands Investment in Renewable Energy
• February 21, 2017 -- City Hall Farmers Market Kicks Off on Wednesday
• February 21, 2017 -- Artist Marsha Dorsey-Outlaw Selected for New Community Center Commission
• February 14, 2017 -- City to Consider 12 Affordable Home Developments
• February 10, 2017 -- Big Fix Houston Hopes to Fix Big Problem in Community
• February 9, 2017 -- Statement on Appellate Court Decision in Rebuild Houston Lawsuit
• February 8, 2017 -- BARC Achieves a Historic 91.5% Animal Live Release Rate from November 2016 through January 2017
• February 7, 2017 -- City Cleaning Homeless Encampments Twice a Week
• February 1, 2017 -- 2017 Brings Increased Funding for Arts Groups
• January 30, 2017 -- Three Houston Development Projects Honored by National Jury
• January 26, 2017 -- Mayor Turner Issues Statement on Immigration
• January 26, 2017 -- Mayor’s Office of Public Safety & Homeland Security Lands Federal Grant to Counter Terrorism
• January 24, 2017 -- First-of-its-Kind Agreement Brings Millions in Flood Relief
• January 23, 2017 -- 2017 Point-In-Time Homeless Count & Survey Begins Tonight
• January 23, 2017 -- ParkHouston, Zipcar Launch City’s First On-Street Car-Share Program in Midtown
• January 23, 2017 -- 2016 Arts and Cultural Plan Report Card Impressive
• January 23, 2017 -- Houston Hosts Trade Delegation from Cuba
• January 20, 2017 -- Mayor Turner Issues Statement on the Passing of Prominent Environmentalist Terry Hershey
• January 14, 2017 -- City Cleans Up Homeless Encampment
• January 13, 2017 -- Mayor Turner Responds To HUD Decision on Fountain View Housing Project
• January 11, 2017 -- Dowling Street Renamed to Emancipation Avenue
• January 11, 2017 -- Mayor Turner SWATS Down Flooding with New Strike Team
• January 10, 2017 -- Are You Houston's Next Poet Laureate?
• January 4, 2017 -- Houston Murder Rate Holds Steady
• December 30, 2016 -- Mayor Turner Issues Statement Regarding City of Houston Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2016
• December 21, 2016 -- Mayor Turner Salutes Houston Rockets Owner for Generous Donation
• December 17, 2016 -- Positive Reviews Building for Houston Pension Reforms
• December 15, 2016 -- Mayor Turner Leads Major Street Outreach Initiative
• December 15, 2016 -- Houston Selected as Site for 2020 World Petroleum Congress
• December 12, 2016 -- Mayor Departs for Bahrain to Make Final Pitch for 2020 World Petroleum Congress
• December 6, 2016 -- United Launches Nonstop Service to Cuba from Bush Airport
• December 6, 2016 -- Mayor Turner Announces Naming of Barbara Bush Literacy Plaza at the Central Library
• December 1, 2016 -- Disturbed Freedmen’s Town Bricks to be Replaced
• November 30, 2016 -- Former Destiny's Child Michelle Williams to Headline Mayor's Holiday Celebration and Tree Lighting Presented By Reliant
• November 30, 2016 -- Houston Selected to Participate in National Initiative to Increase Equity in Postsecondary and Workforce Success
• November 28, 2016 -- Mayor Turner Celebrates LEED Gold Certification of City’s Traffic Operations Building
• November 18, 2016 -- Mayor Sylvester Turner, GHP Lead Houston Delegation to Mexico
• November 18, 2016 -- Houston Celebrates Spark Park Week with Groundbreaking on Park Desert Initiative
• November 17, 2016 -- Mayor Turner Selects New Public Safety Chiefs, Presiding Muni Court Judge, Housing Director
• November 16, 2016 -- Mayor Turner Announces Agreement with Uber to Remain in Houston
• November 10, 2016 -- Houston City Council Approves Grant-Funded Purchase to Enhance Houston's Public Safety Video Network
• November 10, 2016 -- Interim General Services Director Selected
• November 2, 2016 -- Mayor Turner Delivers Keynote to World Energy Cities Partnership
• October 28, 2016 -- Mayor Turner Leads a Trade Delegation to South Africa
• October 27, 2016 -- Mayor Turner, Alley Theatre Announce Featured Work for Houston’s New Latino Theater Festival
• October 26, 2016 -- City Council Endorses Historic Pension Reform
• October 24, 2016 -- City and all Three Pension Systems Now United on Pension Reforms
• October 24, 2016 -- Respected Trade Publication Names Hobby Expansion 2016 Project of the Year
• October 20, 2016 -- JPMorgan Chase Commits $1 Million to The Way Home to Fight Homelessness in Houston
• October 12, 2016 -- New Program Aims to Increase 311 Responsiveness
• October 5, 2016 -- City Included In Federal Program To Promote Historic Preservation
• October 5, 2016 -- New City IT Director Confirmed
• October 4, 2016 -- Mayor Turner, Super Bowl Host Committee Announce Additional Touchdown Tour Dates
• October 4, 2016 -- Zika Abatement Paying Off for Houston Neighborhoods
• September 28, 2016 -- City Council Unanimously Approves Agreement with Texas Water Development Board for Administering the FEMA Flood Mitigation Assistance Program
• September 27, 2016 -- Mayor Turner Asks Cuba for Yes Vote on 2020 WPC
• September 25, 2016 -- Mayor Turner, GHP Depart for Cuba
• September 23, 2016 -- City Crafts Formal Response to Council Member Involvement in Drainage Fee Case
• September 22, 2016 -- Kinder Institute Releases Initial Analysis of Mayor's Pension Plan
• September 21, 2016 -- Mayor Sylvester Turner Launches New Service on HTV
• September 20, 2016 -- Fitch Releases Preliminary Analysis of Pension Reform Plan
• September 14, 2016 -- Mayor Turner Announces Historic Pension Reform Plan
• September 9, 2016 -- City Launches Program to Repair Tarp-Covered Roofs
• September 7, 2016 -- Mayor, Greater Houston Partnership Plan Trade Mission to Cuba
• September 6, 2016 -- Mayor Turner Tells State Board to Reject Offensive Textbook
• August 31, 2016 -- Harris County to Pay for $45 Million of City Road Improvements
• August 26, 2016 -- Houston Fire Department Will Undergo New Operational Review
• August 26, 2016 -- Mayor Sylvester Turner Asks Houstonians to Come to the Aid of Flood Victims in Louisiana
• August 24, 2016 -- Mayor Turner Announces Major Expansion of Houston Bike Share Program
• August 22, 2016 -- Watch for Traffick Media Campaign Helps Houstonians Recognize and Report Human Trafficking
• August 15, 2016 -- Mayor Turner Selects New Special Assistant for Homeless Initiatives
• August 3, 2016 -- Houston Launches Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Program
• August 3, 2016 -- City and Community Partners Launch "Welcoming Houston"
• August 2, 2016 -- Mayor Turner Renews Call for State and Federal Zika Funds
• August 1, 2016 -- Mayor Turner Requests Housing Authority Consider Alternatives to Proposed Fountainview Project
• August 1, 2016 -- Houston Youth to Participate in White House Summer Opportunity Project
• July 28, 2016 -- Mayor Turner Issues Statement on Retirement of HFRRF Chair
• July 22, 2016 -- Mayor Turner Creates Justice Complex Commission
• July 20, 2016 -- City of Houston Launches Loaned Executive Program
• July 17, 2016 -- Mayor Turner Congratulates Houston Astros RBI Team
• July 17, 2016 -- Mayor Turner Issues Statement about Violence in Baton Rouge
• July 15, 2016 -- Houston Remains on the Cutting Edge of Accessible Affordability
• July 15, 2016 -- Mayor Turner Sends Condolences to Houston’s Sister City Nice
• July 11, 2016 -- Mayor Turner Issues Statement on Weekend Officer Involved Shooting
• July 8, 2016 -- Mayor Turner Makes Changes to Houston First Board
• July 7, 2016 -- IAH One of First Airports to Offer Flights to Cuba
• July 7, 2016 -- 22 Freedmen’s Town Properties Nominated to be City Protected Landmarks
• July 6, 2016 -- Houston City Council Confirms New HR Director
• July 5, 2016 -- Mayor Turner Appoints Interim Housing Director
• June 30, 2016 -- Mayor Turner Announces Members for LGBT Advisory Board
• June 30, 2016 -- More Officers Hit The Streets, Police Presence Increases In Parks & Downtown
• June 29, 2016 -- City Cracking Down on Illegal Scrap Tire Operations
• June 29, 2016 -- New Partnership Increases Glass Recycling Drop Off Locations
• June 29, 2016 -- White House Honors City of Houston for Creating a Welcoming Environment for New Americans
• June 28, 2016 -- Mayor Turner’s Storm Relief Fund Announces Major Grants
• June 23, 2016 -- Mayor Turner Issues Statement About SCOTUS Immigration Ruling
• June 12, 2016 -- Mayor Turner Issues Statement / City Plans Vigil In Remembrance of Orlando Victims
• June 10, 2016 -- Mayor Turner Invites Houstonians to Submit Their Favorite Poems
• June 9, 2016 -- Mayor Turner Seeks State Funds to Fight Zika
• June 6, 2016 -- Testing Eases Concerns About Impact of Chemical Warehouse Fire
• June 3, 2016 -- American Red Cross Distribution Center Opens in Kingwood
• June 3, 2016 -- First Phase Allen Parkway/Buffalo Bayou Park Improvements Finished
• June 2, 2016 -- City of Houston, Regional Agencies Announce New Regional Terrorism Prevention and Response Initiative
• June 1, 2016 -- New State Veterans Home Planned for Houston
• June 1, 2016 -- Storm Relief Fund Grant Guidelines Announced
• May 31, 2016 -- Lake Houston Debris Presents Boating Concerns
• May 25, 2016 -- City of Houston Issues Call for Artists for Southwest Police Station Project
• May 25, 2016 -- Mayor Turner’s First Budget Receives Unanimous Vote in Record Time
• May 16, 2016 -- Mayor Turner Decides to Maintain Trash Subsidy for Houston Neighborhoods
• May 13, 2016 -- Mayor Turner Reacts to Texas Supreme Court Ruling on School Finance
• May 13, 2016 -- City Transitions Flood Recovery Efforts from Temporary to Longer-Term Needs
• May 11, 2016 -- Mayor Declares May 20 Bike to Work Day
• May 9, 2016 -- Mayor Turner, Community Partners Unveil First Phase of Plan to Fight Human Trafficking
• May 9, 2016 -- Houston Recovers With Clay Walker + Friends
• May 7, 2016 -- Mayor Turner Issues Statement About Austin Uber Vote
• May 4, 2016 -- Mayor Turner Delivers First State of the City
• April 29, 2016 -- City Prepares for Possibility of Flooding
• April 28, 2016 -- Mayor Turner’s Fiscal Policies Already Having Positive Impact
• April 25, 2016 -- Presidential Disaster Declaration Issued for Houston
• April 24, 2016 -- Federal Assistance Sought for Flood Victims, City Continues Coordinating Relief Effort
• April 23, 2016 -- Mayor Turner Keeps Promise
• April 22, 2016 -- Storm Debris Collection Begins in Houston Neighborhoods
• April 20, 2016 -- Mayor Turner Creates Greater Houston Storm Relief Fund
• April 19, 2016 -- Flood Recovery Information Meetings Scheduled
• April 19, 2016 -- City of Houston Offices Open for Business
• April 18, 2016 -- Mayor Turner Closes City Offices, Cancels State of the City
• April 15, 2016 -- Mayor Turner Solves $160M City Budget Shortfall
• April 13, 2016 -- Mayor Turner Announces 4th Annual Houston Hackathon
• April 12, 2016 -- Mayor Turner Finalizes Legislative Team
• April 7, 2016 -- Interior Department Selects Houston as Priority City to Connect Youth to the Great Outdoors
• April 7, 2016 -- Mayor Turner Releases Transition Team Report
• April 7, 2016 -- Mayor Turner Announces Summer Youth Jobs Program
• April 5, 2016 -- Mayor Turner Names New City Attorney
• March 18, 2016 -- Mayor Turner Makes More Changes at METRO
• March 17, 2016 -- Mayor Turner Issues a Statement in Response to Latest City Bond Rating from Moody's (.pdf)
• March 16, 2016 -- New Resource Fairs Planned to Help Residents in Houston’s Low Income, High Crime Areas
• March 11, 2016 -- Mayor Turner Announces Agreement on Recycling Costs
• March 8, 2016 -- Mayor Turner Urges Favorable Supreme Court Ruling on Obama Immigration Action
• March 4, 2016 -- Mayor Selects New METRO Chair
• March 2, 2016 -- HUD Awards Houston $66 Million in Disaster Recovery Funds
• February 29, 2016 -- City EMS Director Wins National Innovator Award for Telemedicine Program
• February 26, 2016 -- Mayor Turner Issues Statement on Local Impact of State's Robin Hood School Finance Plan
• February 18, 2016 -- Mayor Taps 35-Year HPD Veteran As Interim Chief
• February 18, 2016 -- Public Comment Sought on Houston Bike Plan Draft
• February 17, 2016 -- Next Day Pothole Repair Rate Verified by Independent Third Party
• February 12, 2016 -- City of Houston Begins Trash Roundup to Reduce Mosquito Breeding Grounds
• February 12, 2016 -- City Airport Bonds Upgraded/Utility System Bond Refi Saves Millions
• February 4, 2016 -- Mayor Turner Leads Local Super Bowl Delegation
• February 3, 2016 -- Mayor Turner Names New Director of Education
• February 2, 2016 -- Mayor Turner Accepts Retirement of Police Chief Charles McClelland
• January 27, 2016 -- Mayor Turner Takes First Major Step Toward New Performance Driven Budgeting
• January 25, 2016 -- EPA Recognizes Houston As Top User Of Green Power
• January 22, 2016 -- Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Celebration Planned for Feb. 1
• January 22, 2016 -- Mayor Turner Names Transition Team
• January 19, 2016 -- Mayor Turner Formally Debuts New Pothole Repair Initiative, Website & Improved Customer Outreach
• January 13, 2016 -- Next Day Pothole Repair Rate Hits 96%
• January 3, 2016 -- Mayor Turner Releases Statement on Passing of Commissioner Lee
• January 2, 2016 -- Mayor Turner and City Controller Sworn In