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WE BRAG DIFFERENT! Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner honors TSU Debate Team

Press ReleaseJune 26, 2018

You already know what time it is! The world-renowned Debate Team at Texas Southern University received a proclamation from Mayor Sylvester Turner and City Councilman Dwight Boykins in honor of their win at the inaugural HBCU National Speech and Debate Championship Tournament in January. Mayor Turner declared June 19 as Texas Southern University Debate Team Day in Council chambers at City Hall.... Read More...

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Mayor Sylvester Turner, city celebrate anniversary of My Brother’s Keeper participation in Houston

N.W.A. EditorJune 13, 2018

Three years after Houston released its Local Action Plan to help the city’s Boys and Young Men of Color (BYMOC), Mayor Sylvester Turner joined with the Houston Health Department to share the achievements of My Brother’s Keeper Houston and point to its work as a national model.... Read More...

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Are You Houston’s Next Poet Laureate?

Press ReleaseJanuary 10, 2017

Mayor Sylvester Turner and Houston Public Library (HPL) Director Dr. Rhea Brown Lawson announce that the City of Houston is seeking its next Poet Laureate. The Houston Poet Laureate Program celebrates Houston’s rich culture and diversity by creating excitement about poetry through outreach, programs, teaching and written work.... Read More...

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Get ready for the 67TH Annual H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade featuring Simone Biles and Simone Manuel!

Press ReleaseNovember 6, 2016

The 67th Annual H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade is sure to be one you and your family won't forget! Mayor Sylvester Turner, along with grand marshals, Olympic Gold Medalists and Houstonians Simone Biles and Simone Manuel will kick off the 2016 holiday season while participating in the inaugural event on Thursday, Nov. 24. ... Read More...

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‘Banking Black’ grows in support of solidarity across nation; Houston leaders join in support

N.W.A. ContributorJuly 25, 2016

Many people in the Black community are evolving beyond marching and social media advocacy, and coming out strong about "supporting their own." Houston community leaders and entertainers joined in a show of solidarity and put their money where their mouths are.... Read More...

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Houston mayor selects first woman ever to serve as METRO chair

Press ReleaseMarch 4, 2016

In another history making decision, Mayor Sylvester Turner today announced his selection of Carrin Patman to be the new chair of the METRO board. Patman is the first woman ever to serve in that posititon.... Read More...

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