Houston's second gun buyback event to happen this weekend near Westchase

Mayor Sylvester Turner along with other Houston city officials announced the details of the second gun buyback event being held to reduce violent crime.

Houston stepping up to help with the water crisis in Mississippi
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A bottled water donation drive was held Friday at City Hall and according to Mayor Sylvester Turner, enough water was collected to fill four 18-wheelers. The same day, residents in Jackson woke up to day 3 of no clean water.

'Every bottle counts,' Houston mayor, city lawmakers hold water-bottle drive for Jackson residents
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Lawmakers and dozens of Houston residents joined Mayor Sylvester Turner to help the people in Jackson Mississippi dealing with an ongoing water crisis. FOX 26's Chelsea Edwards was there as locals stepped up to support.

Houston beefing up security at mosques after Muslims killed in Albuquerque

“Houston stands with our Muslim brothers and sisters in #Albuquerque and Houston and throughout our country,” Mayor Sylvester Turner said. “An attack against one is an attack on us all.”

More than 800 firearms collected during Houston's first gun buyback program

During the city's first gun buyback program Saturday, more than 800 firearms were collected and nearly $100,000 in gift cards were distributed.

Mayor visits northeast Houston apartment where residents are living in ?deplorable conditions?
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After complaints from residents forced to live in ?deplorable conditions? at a northeast Houston apartment complex reached city hall, Mayor Sylvester Turner responded with a visit to see for himself.

Houston mayor fires back against allegations of environmental racism

There was serious pushback against Justice Department allegations the City of Houston has committed environmental racism, with much of it coming from Mayor Sylvester Turner.

Houston mayor fires back against allegations of environmental racism
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There was serious pushback against Justice Department allegations the City of Houston has committed environmental racism, with much of it coming from Mayor Sylvester Turner.

Mayor Turner hosts 9th annual Juneteenth Parade held in Acres Homes
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Juneteenth celebrations kicked off Saturday morning at the Acres Homes Multi-Service Center, where Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner is hosting the 9th annual Acres Homes Juneteenth Parade. FOX 26's Chelsea Edwards has the story.

Mayor Turner overjoyed Houston will be a host city for 2026 FIFA World Cup
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Houston was selected as one of 16 cities to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup. FOX 26 Sports Director Mark Berman shows how overjoyed Mayor Sylvester Turner was at the news!

Mayor Turner adds voice to call for emergency special session addressing school safety, gun reform
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22 days have passed since the Uvalde school shooting and here in Houston - leaders are scrambling to better protect local campuses. FOX 26's Greg Groogan is here to tell us about the two different paths with the same goal.

Third Ward residents turn back 'historic neighborhood' designation

The term “Historic District” sounds pretty appealing, but when folks living near Riverside Terrace started uncovering added costs and long-term responsibilities, a majority quickly soured on the city’s deal.

Houston city council approves $5.7 billion budget without firefighter hazard pay

Collectively, through dozens of amendments, council members sought to spend millions of additional dollars on everything from flood control studies to new chairs at City Hall. However, the mayor said 'no,' and no member of this council has the political support to challenge him.

Houston city council unanimously approves mayor?s $5.7 billion budget
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Collectively, through dozens of amendments, councilmembers sought to spend millions of additional dollars on everything from flood control studies to new chairs at City Hall. However, the mayor said 'no,' and no member of this council has the political support to challenge him.

Houston officials detail public safety, security plan for 2022 NRA convention

The convention will begin Friday, May 27th through Sunday, May 29th, just days after an 18-year-old gunman killed 19 children and two adults at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas.