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‘Don’t mess with Medicaid’: Former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner’s final words, family says
Read full article: ‘Don’t mess with Medicaid’: Former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner’s final words, family says"Don't mess with Medicaid." These words were among the last spoken by former Houston Mayor and U.S. Representative Sylvester Turner, a dedicated servant to the people.
Key highlights from Sylvester Turner’s tenure as Houston mayor
Read full article: Key highlights from Sylvester Turner’s tenure as Houston mayorAs the City of Houston continues to mourn the loss of U.S. Representative Sylvester Turner, we’re taking a brief look back on key moments during his tenure as mayor.
Sylvester Turner, former Houston mayor and congressman, remembered for political legacy
Read full article: Sylvester Turner, former Houston mayor and congressman, remembered for political legacySylvester Turner, a former Houston Mayor and U.S. Representative, passed away at 70, leaving a significant political legacy.
Pop-Off Politics: Get ready to pay more for the Harding Street civil defense
Read full article: Pop-Off Politics: Get ready to pay more for the Harding Street civil defenseHouston City Council will have to vote on increasing the maximum contract for legal services to defend the city and Art Acevedo for what happened during the deadly Harding Street Raid in 2019.
Explaining Israel-Hamas war, mayoral candidate talks race, franchisee helping children, and more on Houston Newsmakers
Read full article: Explaining Israel-Hamas war, mayoral candidate talks race, franchisee helping children, and more on Houston NewsmakersMiddle East and public policy experts share details about the Israel-Hamas war and the history of this conflict.
The 2023 East End Mayoral Forum moderated by KPRC 2′s Daniella Guzman
Read full article: The 2023 East End Mayoral Forum moderated by KPRC 2′s Daniella GuzmanA few of the candidates who are vying for the top political spot in the city of Houston will gather on Wednesday for the 2023 East End Mayoral Forum.
Mayoral candidate wants change, Harris Health to ask for $2.5B, doctor writes new book, and more on Houston Newsmakers
Read full article: Mayoral candidate wants change, Harris Health to ask for $2.5B, doctor writes new book, and more on Houston NewsmakersA Houston mayoral candidate wants to solve the city’s problems.
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Turner offers condolences to Houston police officer Jason Knox’s family, says City Hall lit up blue tonight to honor fallen officer
Read full article: Turner offers condolences to Houston police officer Jason Knox’s family, says City Hall lit up blue tonight to honor fallen officerThe City of Houston on Saturday night will light up City Hall, the Southwest Freeway bridges, and Bush Intercontinental Airport in blue to honor fallen Houston Police Department Tactical Flight Officer Jason Knox. Knox was the son of Houston City Councilman Mike Knox, a retired Houston Police Officer. Jason Knox leaves behind a wife, two children, and an extended family. Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner offered the following statement:"The City of Houston is heartbroken following the tragic death of HPD Officer Jason Knox. I had the pleasure of meeting Jason on several occasions through his father’s work on the Houston City Council.