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As Houston police union pushes for higher pay and more officers, mayor promises ‘very good contract’
Houston Mayor John Whitmire has signaled warmth towards the police union ahead of contract negotiations. The requested raises and additional officers are complicated by a challenging budget deficit.
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Texas House unveils its private school voucher bill
Families participating in the program could receive about 85% of the amount public schools collect for each attending student from the state and local sources.
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New Houston initiative to involve police, pastors to combat youth violent crimes
Houston city officials announced an initiative Feb. 13 called, “Police, Pastors and People.” The initiative is a collaboration between law enforcement, faith leaders and community stakeholders that ...
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City of Houston Appoints Roland Garcia to Serve as New Port Commissioner
On Wednesday, the Houston City Council appointed Roland Garcia to serve on the Port Commission of the Port of Houston ...
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1-year after HPD investigations scandal: Changes to department leadership as Mayor pushes for more officers
Houston Mayor John Whitmire is making strides in reforming the city's police department after the shocking revelation of over ...
Extreme cold watch issued for Southeast Texas as deep freeze nears
Ahead of this week's incoming arctic freeze, Houston Mayor John Whitmire announced at a news conference Tuesday that 12 ...
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Houston crime initiative leads to multiple arrests and drug seizures
A coordinated crime initiative in Houston resulted in 27 arrests and significant drug seizures, according to Mayor John ...