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Council Member Mike Knox Statement on the Passing of His Son, HPD Officer Jason Knox
Please attribute the following statement to Houston City Council Member At-Large No. 1 Mike Knox. “My wife, Helen, and I and Jason’s wife, Keira, are deeply grateful for the outpouring of love and support from…
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The County Connection: Our Work is Not Done
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NEW COVID-19 Testing Site in District J
Getting access to testing for the coronavirus has been a challenge for many underserved communities. I have been told there are reports o…
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District F: Statewide Stay Home Order to Expire, Mask Distribution, Briarmeadow and Alief SN 25 Virtual Meetings
CORONAVIRUS UPDATE On Monday, April 27th, Governor Abbott provided the following updates: Statewide stay home order will be allowed to ex…
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Coronavirus Virtual Town Hall Meeting
CORONAVIRUS VIRTUAL TOWN HALL MEETING Watch on Facebook Live or HTV Houston Channel 16 Tuesday, April 28, 5:00 PM CT Complete Communiti…
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Asian Community Response to COVID-19 Harassment
Since the COVID-19, Corona Virus pandemic reached our shores, members of our Asian community have had to endure the unthinkable. Acts of …
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How Safe Is It To Eat Takeout?
By Fran Kritz, NPR Don Schaffner had Thai takeout for dinner a few nights ago, just as he did occasionally in the weeks and months befor…
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HCC: Calling All Sewers!
Sewn Goods is a collective of small batch manufacturers, non-profits, educational institutions and local sewers who have come together to…
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Free Face Mask Distribution
If you or someone you know is in need of face masks, my office is organizing a free drive-thru distribution Tuesday, April 28th, at 10 a…
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District F: Mask Distribution – Saturday 04/25/20 4PM-6PM
District F is hosting a mask distribution tomorrow, April 25th from 4-6 p.m. at Piney Point Elementary and Crump Stadium. It is our ho…
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METROLift to Deliver Groceries to Families in Need
METROLift is partnering with the city of Houston, the Houston Food Bank, Walmart and Sam’s Club to make sure no family goes hungr…
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Stay Home, Work Safe Order
For more COVID-19 information go to ReadyHarris.org
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HISD, Houston Food Bank plan second large-scale community food distribution at NRG on Saturday
The Houston Independent School District is partnering with the Houston Food Bank to organize a second mass food distribution site on Satu…
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