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Polk Street closure on the table as GRB expansion and I-45 rebuild reshape downtown traffic
Read full article: Polk Street closure on the table as GRB expansion and I-45 rebuild reshape downtown trafficHouston is preparing for a permanent change to how drivers move between Downtown and East Downtown.
Chapter closed? Mayor Turner tells KPRC 2 Investigates, ‘Sylvester Turner has taken care of that bill’
Read full article: Chapter closed? Mayor Turner tells KPRC 2 Investigates, ‘Sylvester Turner has taken care of that bill’Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner spoke with KPRC 2 Investigates on Friday in the latest chapter of the controversy tied to a book focused specifically on Turner’s time as mayor. The book was produced for the recent State of the City Luncheon and there were attempts for Houston First -- the city’s tourism and convention arm -- to pay for it.
A Winning Legacy dropped: Houston First removes Mayor Turner’s book printing cost discussion from Thursday board meeting
Read full article: A Winning Legacy dropped: Houston First removes Mayor Turner’s book printing cost discussion from Thursday board meetingApproximately 600 copies of the 90-page book focused on Mayor Turner’s time in office were printed for the State of the City Luncheon.
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Federal judge rules Texas GOP can host in-person convention in Houston
Read full article: Federal judge rules Texas GOP can host in-person convention in HoustonHOUSTON A federal district judge ruled Friday that the Texas Republican Party can host an in-person convention at the George R. Brown Convention Center, according to attorney Jared Woodfill. Mayor Sylvester Turner and the Houston First canceled the contract with the Texas GOP, citing health concerns amid the coronavirus. After much debate, the Texas GOP moved its convention online Thursday. The Texas GOP is currently discussing whether or not to resume plans for an in-person convention in Houston. Upon receiving a written order from the federal judge, the City of Houston and Houston First will appeal.This is a developing story.