Mayor Turner proclaims May 25th as George Floyd Remembrance Day
Two years ago on May 25th, Houston native George Floyd died at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer. His death set off a summer of protests and demands for change in policing. FOX 26?s Tiffany Justice shares how Houston held a series of events honoring his memory.
Two years ago on May 25th, Houston native George Floyd died at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer. His death set off a summer of protests and demands for change in policing. FOX 26?s Tiffany Justice shares how Houston held a series of events honoring his memory.
Houston's first Art Bike Festival kicks off in MacGregor Park
Houston is known for its iconic art car parade; and on Saturday, that creativity moved to two-wheels with the inaugural Art Bike Festival.
Houston is known for its iconic art car parade; and on Saturday, that creativity moved to two-wheels with the inaugural Art Bike Festival.
Mayor Turner to proclaim May 25th as George Floyd Remembrance Day
In memory of the Houston native, Mayor Sylvester Turner is expected to proclaim May 25th as George Floyd Remembrance Day on the 2nd anniversary of his death.
In memory of the Houston native, Mayor Sylvester Turner is expected to proclaim May 25th as George Floyd Remembrance Day on the 2nd anniversary of his death.
Houston's first Art Bike Festival kicks off in MacGregor Park
Hundreds of residents gathered at MacGregor Park in south Houston Saturday for Houston's first Art Bike Festival!
Hundreds of residents gathered at MacGregor Park in south Houston Saturday for Houston's first Art Bike Festival!
Who killed Axel Turcios? $25K reward offered to find assailants who shot teen, robbed him of shoes
Axel Turcios, 14, was shot and killed before he was robbed by two men in west Houston, but his assailants are still at large. A $25,000 reward has been offered to help find those responsible.
Axel Turcios, 14, was shot and killed before he was robbed by two men in west Houston, but his assailants are still at large. A $25,000 reward has been offered to help find those responsible.
Mayor Turner, HPD Chief Finner deliver remarks with family of teenager shot to death, robbed of his shoes
Nearly two weeks have passed since Axel Turcios, 14, was shot and killed before he was robbed of his shoes by two men outside an apartment in west Houston. However, his assailants are still at large, so Chief Troy Finner and Mayor Sylvester Turner held a press conference urging the public to help bring his killers to justice.
Nearly two weeks have passed since Axel Turcios, 14, was shot and killed before he was robbed of his shoes by two men outside an apartment in west Houston. However, his assailants are still at large, so Chief Troy Finner and Mayor Sylvester Turner held a press conference urging the public to help bring his killers to justice.
Mayor Turner, Chief Finner meet with President Biden to discuss increased crime in Houston
Mayor Sylvester Turner highlighted the One Safe Houston plan —which as you know is a multimillion-dollar initiative to fight crime. The funds for that were made possible by the $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package passed in 2021.
Mayor Sylvester Turner highlighted the One Safe Houston plan —which as you know is a multimillion-dollar initiative to fight crime. The funds for that were made possible by the $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package passed in 2021.
Mayor Turner, Chief Finner meet with President Biden to discuss increased crime in Houston
Along with HPD Chief Troy Finner, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner highlighted the One Safe Houston plan, a multimillion-dollar initiative to fight crime. The funds for that were made possible by the $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package passed in 2021.
Along with HPD Chief Troy Finner, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner highlighted the One Safe Houston plan, a multimillion-dollar initiative to fight crime. The funds for that were made possible by the $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package passed in 2021.
Beto O'Rourke holds Texas Rally for Abortion Rights in Houston
Thousands of residents gathered at Discovery Green, where Texas gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke held a Rally for Abortion Rights.
Thousands of residents gathered at Discovery Green, where Texas gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke held a Rally for Abortion Rights.
Mayor Turner speaks at Beto O'Rourke Rally for Abortion Rights in Texas
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner delivered remarks at a Beto O'Rourke Rally for Abortion Rights in Texas at Discovery Green.
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner delivered remarks at a Beto O'Rourke Rally for Abortion Rights in Texas at Discovery Green.
City of Houston trying to make it tougher for catalytic converter thieves to make money
Houston City Council is cracking down on the theft and trafficking of catalytic converters.
Houston City Council is cracking down on the theft and trafficking of catalytic converters.
'Megan Thee Stallion Day:' Houston-native honored with official proclamation, key to city
Houston's own Megan Thee Stallion has continuously made the city proud and was given a special honor this weekend.
Houston's own Megan Thee Stallion has continuously made the city proud and was given a special honor this weekend.
April 30th declared 'Houston Zoo Day' by mayor during centennial celebration
“Over the past 100 years, our Zoo has seen two world wars, a depression, multiple hurricanes, and a pandemic, yet we persevered and have thrived," Houston Zoo president and CEO Lee Ehmke said.
“Over the past 100 years, our Zoo has seen two world wars, a depression, multiple hurricanes, and a pandemic, yet we persevered and have thrived," Houston Zoo president and CEO Lee Ehmke said.
COVID-19 mitigation safety measures to be suspended for City of Houston employees
“With many taking advantage of widely available vaccines, booster shots, and the robust COVID-19 testing, our country and more importantly, our community has moved into a new phase of this pandemic,” Mayor Sylvester Turner said
“With many taking advantage of widely available vaccines, booster shots, and the robust COVID-19 testing, our country and more importantly, our community has moved into a new phase of this pandemic,” Mayor Sylvester Turner said
Houston mayor signs decarbonization policy for city-owned buildings
Mayor Sylvester Turner signed the policy on Earth Day, as part of the recent release of the two-year update on Resilient Houston and the Climate Action Plan (CAP).
Mayor Sylvester Turner signed the policy on Earth Day, as part of the recent release of the two-year update on Resilient Houston and the Climate Action Plan (CAP).
Parental leave proposal unanimously passed by the City of Houston
Houston City Council voted unanimously to grant parental leave for employees - the first time in the city's history.
Houston City Council voted unanimously to grant parental leave for employees - the first time in the city's history.
Houston mayor unveils new plaza dedicated to memory of Joe Campos Torres
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner will unveil a new trail, park, and plaza to honor the Vietnam-war veteran who was beaten to death by HPD officers in 1977, which set off riots and led HPD to set up its Internal Affairs Divison.
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner will unveil a new trail, park, and plaza to honor the Vietnam-war veteran who was beaten to death by HPD officers in 1977, which set off riots and led HPD to set up its Internal Affairs Divison.
'We're all in this together,' Houston mayor speaks out against anti-Asian discrimination
“We have to bear in mind that we stand against any sort of bigotry, racism, discrimination against our Asian American brothers and sisters; we're all in this together,” Mayor Turner said. “And the reality is, an attack on offense on one is an attack on offense on us all.”
“We have to bear in mind that we stand against any sort of bigotry, racism, discrimination against our Asian American brothers and sisters; we're all in this together,” Mayor Turner said. “And the reality is, an attack on offense on one is an attack on offense on us all.”
Mayor Turner announces $100 million initiative to end homelessness in Houston
Mayor Sylvester Turner says it’s the largest amount of funding Houston or Harris County has ever seen for such an initiative.
Mayor Sylvester Turner says it’s the largest amount of funding Houston or Harris County has ever seen for such an initiative.
Houston-area leaders standing by as hostage situation in Colleyville unfolds
As an intense situation in Colleyville, Texas unfolds where at least four people were taken hostage at a synagogue, Houston-area leaders are holding steady, offering thoughts and prayers.
As an intense situation in Colleyville, Texas unfolds where at least four people were taken hostage at a synagogue, Houston-area leaders are holding steady, offering thoughts and prayers.