Mayor Turner holds Juneteenth Parade
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner celebrated Juneteenth with his 7th Annual Juneteenth Parade in Acres Homes last Saturday, June 16. The parade featured over 140 participating groups and organizations, …
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Art Car Parade
Houston held its 31st Annual Art Car Parade last Saturday, with cars traveling Allen Parkway. This is Houston’s largest free public event! More than 250 rolling works of …
Dedication ceremony held for new center named in honor of Superintendent Bamberg
On Sunday, April 15, a dedication ceremony was held to honor Aldine ISD Superintendent Dr. Wanda Bamberg. The ceremony took place at the facility named in her honor, …
Thousands enjoy 11th annual Turner Family Day
In spite of gray skies, last Saturday over 10,000 Houstonians gathered at Turner Park in Acres Homes, to enjoy the 11th annual Family Day, hosted by Mayor Sylvester …
Celebrate 11th annual Family Day at Sylvester Turner Park April 14
HOUSTON – Mayor Sylvester Turner will celebrate his 11th Annual Family Day on April 14 with baseball, music, games, food and more. Family Day at Sylvester Turner Park …
Water level in Lake Houston lowered
Flood Control Measure With heavy storms predicted, and flooding throughout the San Jacinto River watershed, authorities this week ordered a permanent reduction in the level of water in …
Pct. 1 Commissioner Ellis plans $30M in “Complete Streets” improvements
Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis and Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner on March 13 announced a joint agreement in which Precinct One will pay $30 million to improve seven …
Thousands of Students rally for stricter gun controls
Mayor Sylvester Turner, center, with Police Chief Art Asaveda at left, and Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, join thousands of students in Houston’s downtown and Tranquility Park last Saturday, …
Flood Forum on TV explores solutions to flooding
HOUSTON – Television Channel 2 KPRC sponsored a forum last Monday night, featuring the two government leaders in the area, Mayor Sylvester Turner of Houston, and Judge Ed …