Mayor Sylvester Turner announced Thursday that Troy Finner, the HPD executive assistant chief, will succeed Acevedo as police chief.
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A Year of COVID-19
As racist attacks on Asian Americans rise in the U.S., one Houston man continues to support his community
In cities with diverse populations, people of Asian descent say they continue to be encouraged to help their fellow Texans weather the health crisis. Listen in the weekend edition of The Brief podcast.
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Energy
Texans recovering from COVID-19 relied on machines to help them breathe. Then the power went out.
After COVID-19 hospitalizations peaked, the number of Texans dependent on home oxygen equipment was at “an all-time high” when a winter storm overwhelmed the state’s power grid in February, leaving many struggling for air.
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Coronavirus in Texas
Texas’ largest cities will keep requiring masks in municipal buildings even after statewide mandate ends
In Austin, Dallas, El Paso, Houston and San Antonio, libraries and convention centers won’t allow visitors without face coverings.
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Coronavirus in Texas
Texas’ local officials blast Gov. Greg Abbott for “irresponsible action” of lifting coronavirus restrictions
City and county leaders urged residents in their areas to still follow recommendations from health experts and officials that call for wearing face masks in public.
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Coronavirus in Texas
In first visit, President Joe Biden commits to being “true partners” with Texas through storm recovery, vaccination effort
Biden was joined by Gov. Greg Abbott and U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, among other officials.
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Winter Storm 2021
Texas plants released nearly as much pollution during winter storm as during Hurricane Laura
Oil refineries, chemical plants and other industrial operators emitted 3.5 million pounds of excess pollution during the winter storm and power crisis in Texas, according to an analysis of company notices provided to state regulators.
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Coronavirus in Texas
Texas’ COVID-19 vaccinations begin to rebound after plunging during last week’s winter storm
Texas expects to see about 1.5 million doses arrive this week, including last week’s undelivered doses, and the opening of three new federally supported vaccination hubs.
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Winter Storm 2021
Texans used mutual aid to help their communities through a devastating winter storm
Last week, an untold number of Texans who had lost power and heat, and in some cases water, took to social media platforms to ask for help — and be connected to those who could offer it.
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Winter Storm 2021
At least six people experiencing homelessness died during the winter storm. That number could rise.
Advocates for people experiencing homelessness drove through Texas’ largest cities trying to bring them to the available warming centers and emergency shelters. The official number of casualties is still unknown.
