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- November 30, 2023 -- CenterPoint Energy Honors Mayor Sylvester Turner With A $1 Million Contribution Toward Energy Assistance For Low-Income Residents
- November 26, 2023 -- Mayor Turner's Statement on Passing of Laurence J. "Larry" Payne
- November 21, 2023 -- Mayor's Plan to Address High Water Bills Through Proposed Ordinance Changes
- November 20, 2023 -- City of Houston Launches Youth-Led Podcast "Another Step for Youth" on World Children's Day
- November 18, 2023 -- Mayor Turner Announces Winners of 11th Annual Liftoff Houston Startup Business Plan Competition
- November 11, 2023 -- City of Houston Annual Veterans Day Ceremony Pays Tribute to Female Veterans, Staff Sergeant Fred Douglas Witchet and Colonel Joe McPhail
- October 26, 2023 -- Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs Co-Hosts the 5th Annual Texas Sounds & Cities Music Conference in Houston
- October 24, 2023 -- Mayor's Office of Human Trafficking & Domestic Violence, Thomson Reuters Form Partnership to Announce New Online Resource to Fight Human Trafficking
- October 20, 2023 -- Houston Land Bank and City of Houston Join Forces to Bank & Clean Up Former Velasco Incinerator Site
- October 19, 2023 -- Mayor Turner to Lead 2023 H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade Alongside Local Rockets Legends Rudy T and Calvin Murphy
- October 19, 2023 -- City of Houston Tackles Youth Mental Health Crisis with Innovative Guide and Campaign
- October 19, 2023 -- Houston Awarded $1 Million Grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies for Public Art Challenge
- October 16, 2023 -- The City of Houston Awards $99,500 to Projects Amplifying Artistic Creativity and Innovation
- October 13, 2023 -- Houston Region Chosen as Location for Gulf Coast Hydrogen Hub
- October 12, 2023 -- City of Houston Awards $100,000 to Projects Promoting Tourism and Resilience
- September 28, 2023 -- City of Houston and Bezos Academy Open Fourth Preschool in South Houston
- September 27, 2023 -- Houston Inspira, a Public Health Campaign, Encourages Houstonians to Take Action
- September 27, 2023 -- City Council Passes Kashmere Gardens Voluntary Relocation Fund
- September 27, 2023 -- "I am proud of the city that I shall pass forward." - Mayor Turner Delivers Final State of the City Address
- September 25, 2023 -- Mayor Turner Honoring Six Outstanding Houstonians During Hispanic Heritage Month
- September 21, 2023 -- Houston Chosen as First City Outside of Africa for Diaspora African Forum Location
- September 20, 2023 -- Discover New Opportunities at the Turnaround Houston Job and Readiness Fair on September 21
- September 20, 2023 -- Houston to Host Carbon Management Community Summit
- September 19, 2023 -- Lens-Based Artworks Adorn the Newly Restored City Hall Basement
- September 15, 2023 -- City of Houston Unveils Re-imagined City Hall Basement with Sustainability, Efficiency, Resiliency and Innovation in Mind
- September 14, 2023 -- Mayor Turner's Statement in Support of Judge Lina Hidalgo
- September 13, 2023 -- The City of Houston and Community Partners Announce Donation Drive to Help the People of Morocco
- September 13, 2023 -- Mayor Turner Appoints New Deputy OIG to Oversee the Office of Policing Reform and Accountability
- September 13, 2023 -- Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Works by Darwin Arévalo
- September 5, 2023 -- City Invites Veterans and Active Duty Military to the 2023 Houston Stand Down
- September 5, 2023 -- $5 Million in ARPA Funding Invested in Arts and Cultural Organizations
- August 30, 2023 -- Judge Rules "Super Preemption" House Bill 2127 Unconstitutional
- August 24, 2023 -- Citywide Initiative: Mayor Turner Announces Inaugural Winners of Evolve Houston's eMobility Microgrants
- August 18, 2023 -- The Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs Awards $62,500 to Projects Amplifying Artistic Creativity and Innovation
- August 16, 2023 -- City Hall Update, August 2023
- August 16, 2023 -- Mayor Sylvester Turner's Statement on Inflation Reduction Act Anniversary
- August 15, 2023 -- Violent Crime Continues to Trend Down in the City of Houston
- August 15, 2023 -- Mayor Turner's Statement in Support of the Harris County Elections Administrator
- August 15, 2023 -- The Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs Awards $114,000 to Projects Promoting Tourism and Resilience
- August 11, 2023 -- Mayor Turner Hosts Successful One Safe Houston Community Day to Connect with Young People in the Houston Community
- August 10, 2023 -- Mayor Turner Releases Inaugural 2023 Federal Legislative and Advocacy Update
- August 9, 2023 -- City of Houston Applauds Agreement Between Amtrak and Texas Central, Accelerating Planning for Dallas Houston High-Speed Rail Route
- August 9, 2023 -- City of Houston Recognized as the First UNICEF Child Friendly City in the United States of America
- August 9, 2023 -- Mayor Turner to Host One Safe Houston Community Day
- August 7, 2023 -- Mayor's 13th Annual Back to School Fest Celebrates Great Success Providing for Historically Underrepresented and Under Resourced Houston Youth
- August 7, 2023 -- Mayor Turner's Statement on Judge Lina Hidalgo
- August 3, 2023 -- City of Houston Works to Improve Emergency Preparedness Among Young People
- August 1, 2023 -- City of Houston Releases ARPA Report Detailing Funding Use to Enhance City Services
- July 31, 2023 -- Mayor Sylvester Turner, Faith Leaders and Elected Officials Oppose Shutting School Libraries
- July 31, 2023 -- Mayor of Houston Joins Hundreds of Hire Houston Youth Interns to Celebrate Successful Youth Summer Internships
- July 29, 2023 -- Mayor Turner Honored with George Bush Medal for Unwavering Commitment to Advancing Quality of Life for Houstonians with Disabilities
- July 28, 2023 -- Mayor’s Back to School Fest Presented by Shell Will Provide Thousands of Students and Their Families With Backpacks, School Supplies and Health Screenings
- July 26, 2023 -- City of Houston Delegation Strengthens Bilateral Relationships and Business Opportunities During Trade Mission to West Africa
- July 26, 2023 -- Traffic Signal Control Cabinet Mural Program, "Mini Murals," Back in Operation
- July 25, 2023 -- Hire Houston Youth Summer Interns Reflect on Their Experience in a Special Episode of the H-Town Horseshoe Podcast Titled, #InternTakeOver
- July 19, 2023 -- Mayor's Office of Education and Youth Engagement Recognized as Ally by United States Department of Education
- July 17, 2023 -- Mayor Sylvester Turner Leads Houston Delegation on a Trade Mission to West Africa
- July 13, 2023 -- Mayor Turner Releases Three-Year Update for Resilient Houston and the Climate Action Plan
- July 13, 2023 -- Mayor Turner Creates Cancer Cluster Strike Team to Assist Residents
- July 12, 2023 -- Arco del Tiempo: World's First Generative and Sustainable Piece of Public Art To Be Installed in Houston
- July 12, 2023 -- Statement on Arbor Court Judgment in Favor of City of Houston
- July 12, 2023 -- Mayor Turner Launches 11th Annual Liftoff Houston Startup Business Plan Competition
- July 11, 2023 -- Mayor Turner Announces One Complete Houston, Featuring Results of City's First Equity Indicator Study
- July 7, 2023 -- Houston Selected as Finalist for Bloomberg Philanthropies Public Art Challenge
- July 5, 2023 -- Shell Freedom Over Texas Celebrates Another Successful Year
- July 3, 2023 -- City of Houston Files Suit Against the State of Texas' "Death Star" Super Preemption Law
- June 29, 2023 -- Mayor Sylvester Turner's Statement on Supreme Court's Affirmative Action Ruling
- June 27, 2023 -- City of Houston Status Report: Electric Vehicle Implementation Reaches Milestone
- June 26, 2023 -- Mayor Turner Highlights City's Robust Investment in The Houston Fire Department
- June 26, 2023 -- Mayor Turner Releases the 2023 Texas Legislative Session Report
- June 24, 2023 -- Mayor Turner Celebrates the Completion of Phase One and the Start of Phase Two of the Reimagined Bethune Empowerment Center
- June 23, 2023 -- The Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs to Showcase the Works of Queer Latinx Creatives in City Hall
- June 7, 2023 -- City of Houston Awarded $36.91 Million in Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant Funding, Largest Allocation in the State of Texas
- June 7, 2023 -- Local Employers Provide Summer Jobs at the Hire Houston Youth Job and Resource Fair
- June 6, 2023 -- Mayor Turner and Department of Justice Announce Resolution Ending Investigation into City of Houston's Response to Illegal Dumping
- June 5, 2023 -- Mayor Turner Invites Proposals to Endorse for National Endowment for the Arts Grant, "Our Town"
- June 2, 2023 -- City of Houston and Bezos Academy Open Three Free Preschools
- June 1, 2023 -- Mayor Sylvester Turner's Statement on the State Takeover of HISD
- June 1, 2023 -- Mayor Sylvester Turner Announces Third Make Music Day Celebration in Houston
- May 30, 2023 -- Mayor Turner Names New Asian American and Pacific Islander Advisory Board, Strengthening Community Engagement in the City of Houston
- May 30, 2023 -- Getting Unwanted Guns Off the Street; City and County Announce Date of Next Gun Buyback
- May 23, 2023 -- Today is Sergeant Kendrick Simpo Day in the City of Houston
- May 18, 2023 -- Houston Earns LEED Gold Certification for Sustainability and Resilience Achievements
- May 18, 2023 -- New Montrose Library to Feature Artwork from Houston Artist "Kill Joy"
- May 17, 2023 -- After Successful First Round, Solar Switch Launches Second Houston Area Solar Group Buying Program
- May 17, 2023 -- City Council Approves an Additional $1.95 Million of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds for the Houston Forensic Science Center
- May 16, 2023 -- Mayor Turner Announces Details of FY 2024 Fiscally Sound, Balanced Budget
- May 11, 2023 -- City of Houston Awards Five Scholarships to Area High School Seniors
- May 10, 2023 -- $5 Million Investment of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds for the Arts Sector Approved During Houston City Council
- May 8, 2023 -- The Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs Announces Its Third Exhibition in the Expressions! Series with "Garden Traces"
- May 4, 2023 -- Mayor Turner Discusses Houston's New Transportation Paradigm
- May 3, 2023 -- TSU Aviation Program Reaching New Heights with Approval of Training Facility at Houston Spaceport
- May 3, 2023 -- Houston Achieves a One-Year 17% Decrease in Street Homelessness
- April 25, 2023 -- Day Two: Mayor's Mission to Brazil Includes Government Engagement and Focus on Building Business Partnerships
- April 24, 2023 -- Mayor's Office of Education and Youth Engagement Awarded LEE Fellow
- April 22, 2023 -- Mayor Turner and Greater Houston Partnership Lead Trade and Investment Mission to Brazil
- April 21, 2023 -- Taylor Swift City Hall Takeover
- April 20, 2023 -- City of Houston Adopts Children's Outdoor Bill of Rights
- April 18, 2023 -- Environmental Friendly Fashion Show, Hands-on Demonstrations and more!
- April 17, 2023 -- City of Houston Kicks-Off Earth Day HTX
- April 15, 2023 -- Mayor Turner Announces City's 2023 Demolition Initiative with Demolition Day Event
- April 14, 2023 -- Mayor Sylvester Turner Announces New Houston Poet Laureate, Aris Kian Brown
- April 14, 2023 -- Earth Day HTX Comes to Downtown Houston April 17-19
- April 12, 2023 -- Mayor Turner's Statement on Houston Open
- April 4, 2023 -- POSTPONED: Mayor Turner's 15th Annual Family Day in the Park
- April 3, 2023 -- City of Houston Breaks Ground on Major Flood Mitigation Project
- March 31, 2023 -- The Texas Supreme Court Rules on Firefighter Pay Parity Amendment (Proposition B)
- March 29, 2023 -- Mayor Turner Releases Comprehensive Plan to Combat Illegal Dumping
- March 28, 2023 -- Mayor Turner Asks Houstonians to Assist with Mississippi Tornado Relief
- March 24, 2023 -- City of Houston "Dinner to Home" Program Provides Meals and Wraparound Services to Individuals Experiencing Homelessness
- March 17, 2023 -- Save the Date: Mayor Turner's 15th Annual Family Day in the Park
- March 17, 2023 -- Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs Awards $84,000 to Projects Promoting Tourism and Resilience
- March 16, 2023 -- Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs Awards $52,150 to Digitally Innovative Arts and Cultural Works
- March 15, 2023 -- Mayor Turner's Statement on TEA Takeover of the Houston Independent School District
- March 11, 2023 -- Mayor Turner Celebrates Improvements to Forum Park as Part of City's 50/50 Park Partners Initiative
- March 10, 2023 -- Mayor Turner's Statement Following the Texas Supreme Court's Decision on the Houston Firefighters’ Relief and Retirement Fund
- March 8, 2023 -- Mayor Turner Welcomes CERAWeek Attendees and Celebrates Future of Energy
- March 7, 2023 -- Mayor Turner Launches City of Houston Open Finance Initiative Tied to Financial Transparency
- March 7, 2023 -- Mayor Turner's Statement on FHWA and TXDOT Agreement on the I-45 North Houston Highway Improvement Project
- March 6, 2023 -- MOCA Opens 2nd Exhibition in the Expressions! Series with Poet Laureate Emeritus of Houston, Deborah D.E.E.P. Mouton
- March 1, 2023 -- City of Houston and Harris County Statements on EPA Order for Union Pacific Contamination Cleanup
- February 28, 2023 -- City of Houston Awarded Federal Reconnecting Communities Planning Grant for Gulfton and Beyond Study
- February 24, 2023 -- City of Houston Suspends Sister City Relationship as World Marks One-Year of Russian Invasion of Ukraine
- February 23, 2023 -- City of Houston Statement Regarding the Pappas Restaurants at Hobby Airport
- February 22, 2023 -- City Approves Agreement for Major Flood Mitigation Project
- February 21, 2023 -- Mayor Turner and 50/50 Park Partners Celebrate Improvements to Harwin Park
- February 17, 2023 -- City of Houston Statement Regarding the Kingwood Central Wastewater Treatment Plant
- February 16, 2023 -- City of Houston Donates $250,000 to Emergency Relief Fund for Winter Street Artists
- February 13, 2023 -- Mayor Sylvester Turner Tours Newly-Opened Housing Navigation Center
- February 12, 2023 -- An Update from Houston City Hall
- February 3, 2023 -- Reading With a Rapper Challenges Low Literacy Rates in Texas with New Campaign in Partnership with MOCA
- February 1, 2023 -- Mayor Turner Honors Former City Secretary by Naming Houston’s City Council Chamber in Her Memory
- February 1, 2023 -- City of Houston Awarded Federal Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant for Bissonnet Corridor Project
- February 1, 2023 -- City of Houston Commissions Twelve New Artworks for Bush Intercontinental Airport from Artists Across the Americas
- January 31, 2023 -- City of Houston Reaches Supplier Diversity Milestone
- January 28, 2023 -- Mayor Sylvester Turner and Houston Health Department Open Sunnyside Health and Multi-Service Center
- January 25, 2023 -- Mayor Sylvester Turner's Signature Youth Employment Program, Hire Houston Youth, Opens Application Portal
- January 19, 2023 -- Mayor Turner Accepts World Series Wager From Philadelphia Mayor
- January 19, 2023 -- City of Houston Increases Access to Youth Mental Health Trainings
- January 18, 2023 -- MOCA Opens 2023 Exhibition Series, Expressions! With a High-Tech Exhibit to Honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Black History Month
- January 15, 2023 -- Mayor Turner's Statement on New York City Mayor Adams Visiting U.S. - Mexico Border
- January 14, 2023 -- Alief Neighborhood Center Open House Showcases City’s Newest One-Stop Shop for Array of Services
- January 13, 2023 -- Mayor Turner Announces Sports Icons Will Participate in City's Official MLK Day Parade
- January 12, 2023 -- Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs Awards $62,500 to Projects Promoting Tourism and Resilience
- January 11, 2023 -- Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs Awards $30,000 to Digitally Innovative Arts and Cultural Works
- January 10, 2023 -- The City of Houston Awards $11.5 Million in Grants to Arts and Culture Nonprofit Organizations and Individual Artists
- January 5, 2023 -- Annual Comprehensive Financial Report Showcases City of Houston's Strong Standing and Significance of Pension Reforms
- December 30, 2022 -- Mayor's Year End Review 2022
- December 29, 2022 -- Mayor Sylvester Turner Chosen As 2023 Grand Marshal For The 45th Annual Original MLK Jr. Day Parade
- December 19, 2022 -- City Of Houston, Harris County And TxDOT Announce New Memorandum Of Understanding For The North Houston Highway Improvement Project
- December 2022 -- Climate Mayors Celebrates Mayor Sylvester Turner’s Successful Leadership As Chair
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Mayor Sylvester Turner
City of Houston
P.O. Box 1562
Houston, TX 77251
Phone: 311 or 713.837.0311
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