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Houston Pays it Forward Mayor Sylvester Turner Announces Water Donation Drive for Mississippi 

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Houston Pays it Forward Mayor Sylvester Turner Announces Water Donation Drive for Mississippi 

 
 Mayor Sylvester Turner is encouraging Houstonians to donate water to help residents of Jackson, Mississippi. People in the state’s largest city lack safe drinking water or water to flush toilets due to a catastrophic failure of that city’s water system earlier this week following flooding and torrential rains.

The Mayor of Jackson has close ties to the City of Houston.

Details:
The Water Drive for Mississippi
Friday, September 2, 2022
7 a.m. – noon
Herman Square at Houston City Hall
500 McKinney Street
(between Smith and Bagby)
Houston, TX 77002
“Houstonians know firsthand what it is like to experience flooding and the need for relief supplies. I ask people to join me Friday in front of Houston City Hall as we collect all sizes of bottled water,” said Mayor Sylvester Turner. “Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba graduated from Texas Southern University’s Thurgood Marshall School of Law, and he is a TSU Tiger and a fellow mayor. We are like one big family, and I hope Houston will show its love and support for the people of Jackson, MS.”

 

Houston Fire Department to Replace Obsolete Generators at Dart St Logistics Facility 

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Houston Fire Department to Replace Obsolete Generators at Dart St Logistics Facility 

The Houston Fire Department (HFD) Logistics Facility on Dart Street near the neighborhood of Washington Avenue Coalition/Memorial Park is currently using temporary 1500 KW generators while undergoing an electrical system upgrade for the facility. These generators power the electrical systems of HFD Logistics, allowing HFD the ability to continue critical emergency response operations.

Leading up to August 31, 2022, HFD received complaints that the generators were a noise disturbance for the residents in the immediate area.

Fire Chief Samuel Peña and HFD support teams are working to quickly mitigate the situation, we strive to be good neighbors and understand the importance of living in a quiet and peaceful neighborhood.

HFD will be replacing the existing generators with new, level four “whisper” system generators this week. The new generators are designed to produce minimal sound.

“I want to thank the residents affected by the operation of our electrical generators for bringing the issue to my attention, and for their patience as we work to quickly resolve the issue,” said Fire Chief Samuel Peña.

Police Chief Finner: Violent and Overall Crime Decreasing in Houston

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Police Chief Finner: Violent and Overall Crime Decreasing in Houston

Police Chief Finner Year-to-Date Crime Report to Mayor and City Council
In a positive crime summary report to Houston City Councilmembers today (Aug. 31), Houston Police Chief Troy Finner shared that violent crime in the City of Houston is down by 10% and overall crime is down 5% compared to the same time period one year ago.

The city’s murder rate, which showed an increase of more than 70% earlier this year, is now down 1% compared to this time last year.  Unofficially, the city has recorded 300 murders in the first eight months of this year compared to 304 in the first eight months of 2021.

A second major violent crime category of robbery is also down 7%.  “It’s important that we get the numbers and facts right when we look at crime in our city so leaders around our city can have the right information,” said Chief Finner.

Following the presentation, Chief Finner added, “We want our citizens to know that the men and women of HPD, our civilian staff, as well as our community, are all collectively fighting crime and making a positive difference.”

The Chief went on to thank Mayor Sylvester Turner and Houston City Council for their support. Chief Finner specifically highlighted the Mayor’s “One Safe Houston” program, which includes the overtime funding of 125 additional officers per day.

The full presentation by Chief Finner and HPD Assistant Chief Milton Martin to the City Council can be viewed on the above YouTube video.

The Chief’s PowerPoint presentation, including year-to-date crime numbers in each City Council District, is available at http://adobe.ly/3pZwGvW

Appeals Court Rules in City’s Favor Following Challenge from the Houston Fire Firefighters’ Relief and Retirement Fund 

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Appeals Court Rules in City’s Favor Following Challenge from the Houston Fire Firefighters’ Relief and Retirement Fund 

HOUSTON – Today, the Court of Appeals for the First District of Texas reversed and rendered a decision in favor of the City of Houston against the Houston Firefighters’ Relief and Retirement Fund (HFRRF).HFRRF had challenged the constitutionality of a Texas statute designed to reform the City’s firefighter pension system that ensures that the actuarial assumptions for determining the City’s contribution rates are based on sound actuarial principles and establishes a process for setting the contribution rate when the City’s and HFRRF’s proposed contribution rates differ by more than two percentage points.

“The City of Houston has consistently maintained the constitutionality of the historic pension reform and welcomes the appeals court ruling,” said Mayor Sylvester Turner. “The firefighters’ pension is now 93 percent funded – compared to just 80 percent funded pre-pension reform – and is actuarially sound. It is important to note that the three pension systems – municipal, police, and fire – are healthier today because of the pension reform we have put in place.”

The latest ruling is the second time the Court of Appeals has upheld the constitutionality of the statute reforming the firefighter pension system, making the pension system more secure for Houston’s firefighters, both now and in the future.

The estimated unfunded pension liability reached as high as $8.2 billion before the 2017 reforms. Today, the unfunded liability of the City’s three pension plans is less than $1.5 billion.

 

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH ADRIAN GARCIA

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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH ADRIAN GARCIA

WANTED: Suspect responsible for Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child under 14

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WANTED: Suspect responsible for Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child under 14

 
Crime Stoppers and the Houston Police Department’s Special Victims Division need the public’s assistance locating fugitive (Gustavo Coreas Parada) who is wanted for Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child under 14 years of age.

On Tuesday May 18, 2021, Houston Police Officers received a report of an Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child that occurred in the 8100 block of Albacore Dr. in Houston, Texas. During the investigation, the victim made an outcry and detectives learned that Gustavo Parada sexually assaulted the victim.

Fugitive Gustavo Parada is a 21-year-old Hispanic male, 5 feet 5 inches, 100 lbs. with brown eyes and black hair

Crime Stoppers may pay up to 5,000 for information leading to the charging and/or arrest of the suspect(s) in this case. Information may be reported by calling 713-222-TIPS (8477), submitted online at www.crime-stoppers.org or through the Crime Stoppers mobile app. Only tips and calls DIRECTLY TO Crime Stoppers are anonymous and eligible for a cash reward.
FUGITIVE: GUSTAVO COREAS PARADA
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City of Houston and Harris County Announce Update on Union Pacific Contamination Cleanup Plan Negotiations

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City of Houston and Harris County Announce Update on Union Pacific Contamination Cleanup Plan Negotiations

The City of Houston, Harris County, and nonprofit Bayou City Initiative have started negotiations with Union Pacific related to its remediation plan for the creosote contamination at the Houston Wood Preserving Works Site (HWPW) impacting the Fifth Ward and Kashmere Gardens neighborhoods. As a sign of the parties’ intent to continue negotiations to find a workable solution, Union Pacific, the city, the county, and Bayou City Initiative will jointly request that the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) place a temporary hold on processing Union Pacific’s proposed remediation plan.

“I am hopeful this pause will lead to a positive outcome for the people living in the Kashmere Gardens community. It must recognize their past suffering, their present condition and offer a better future,” said Mayor Sylvester Turner.

“I’m glad steps are being taken to properly address cleaning up the creosote contamination in Fifth Ward and Kashmere Gardens,” said Harris County Attorney Christian D Menefee. “Our goal as public officials is a remediation plan that makes life safe for the folks who live and work in these neighborhoods as quickly as possible. We’ll continue to use every tool we have to make that happen.”

Union Pacific proposed its remediation plan as part of its application to the TCEQ to amend its permit for HWPW. If the TCEQ grants the temporary hold, the parties will continue to negotiate changes to the proposed remediation.

Last month, Bayou City Initiative, the city, and the county notified Union Pacific of their intent to file a lawsuit under the federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. Today’s announcement does not resolve that potential litigation, nor does it resolve any lawsuits filed by individual community members against Union Pacific. Instead, the City of Houston and Harris County intend to continue negotiations with Union Pacific and will take whatever action is necessary to ensure safe remediation of these areas.

Harris County and City of Houston Announce Update on Union Pacific Contamination Cleanup Plan Negotiations

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Harris County and City of Houston Announce Update on Union Pacific Contamination Cleanup Plan Negotiations
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Houston, Texas (August 26, 2022) — The City of Houston, Harris County, and nonprofit Bayou City Initiative have started negotiations with Union Pacific related to its remediation plan for the creosote contamination at the Houston Wood Preserving Works Site (HWPW) impacting the Fifth Ward and Kashmere Gardens neighborhoods. As a sign of the parties’ intent to continue negotiations to find a workable solution, Union Pacific, the city, the county, and Bayou City Initiative will jointly request that the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) place a temporary hold on processing Union Pacific’s proposed remediation plan.

“I am hopeful this pause will lead to a positive outcome for the people living in the Kashmere Gardens community. It must recognize their past suffering, their present condition and offer a better future,” said Mayor Sylvester Turner.

“I’m glad steps are being taken to properly address cleaning up the creosote contamination in Fifth Ward and Kashmere Gardens,” said Harris County Attorney Christian D Menefee. “Our goal as public officials is a remediation plan that makes life safe for the folks who live and work in these neighborhoods as quickly as possible. We’ll continue to use every tool we have to make that happen.”

Union Pacific proposed its remediation plan as part of its application to the TCEQ to amend its permit for HWPW. If the TCEQ grants the temporary hold, the parties will continue to negotiate changes to the proposed remediation

Last month, Bayou City Initiative, the city, and the county notified Union Pacific of their intent to file a lawsuit under the federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. Today’s announcement does not resolve that potential litigation, nor does it resolve any lawsuits filed by individual community members against Union Pacific. Instead, the City of Houston and Harris County intend to continue negotiations with Union Pacific and will take whatever action is necessary to ensure safe remediation of these areas.

Billboard Latin Music Awards 2022: lista completa de nominados

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Billboard Latin Music Awards 2022: lista completa de nominados

El próximo jueves 28 de septiembre se entregarán los premios Billboard de la música latina que premia las canciones en español más populares de 2021 y 2022 en Estados Unidos. Los más nominados de la premiación son proyectos de reggaetón: Bad Bunny, Farruko y Karol G.

Bomba Estéreo, Shakira, Sebastián Yatra, Karol G, Maluma, J Balvin y Camilo son los colombianos finalistas. Los ganadores se conocerán en una gala para televisión desde el Watsco Center de Miami.

Artista del Año / Artist of the Year

  • Bad Bunny
  • Farruko
  • Jhayco
  • Karol G
  • Rauw Alejandro

Artista del Año, Debut / Artist of the Year, New

  • Ivan Cornejo
  • Los Gemelos de Sinaloa
  • Los Lara
  • Luis R. Conriquez
  • Yahritza y Su Esencia

Gira del Año / Tour of the Year

  • Bad Bunny
  • Los Bukis
  • Maluma
  • Marc Anthony
  • Ricky Martin & Enrique Iglesias

Artista Crossover del Año / Crossover Artist of the Year

  • Chris Brown
  • DJ Khaled
  • Ed Sheeran
  • Rvssian
  • Shawn Mendes
  • Skrillex

“Hot Latin Song” Canción del Año / Hot Latin Song of the Year

  • Bad Bunny & Chencho Corleone, “Me Porto Bonito”
  • Bad Bunny, “Tití Me Preguntó”
  • Bad Bunny, “Yonaguni”
  • Becky G & Karol G, “Mamiii”
  • Farruko, “Pepas”

“Hot Latin Song” Colaboración Vocal del Año / Hot Latin Song of the Year, Vocal Event

  • Aventura & Bad Bunny, “Volví”
  • Bad Bunny & Bomba Estéreo, “Ojitos Lindos”
  • Bad Bunny & Chencho Corleone, “Me Porto Bonito”
  • Bad Bunny & Rauw Alejandro, “Party”
  • Becky G & Karol G, “Mamiii”

“Hot Latin Songs” Artista del Año, Masculino / Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year, Male

  • Bad Bunny
  • Chencho Corleone
  • Farruko
  • Jhayco
  • Rauw Alejandro

“Hot Latin Songs” Artista del Año, Femenina / Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year, Female

  • Anitta
  • Becky G
  • Kali Uchis
  • Karol G
  • Rosalía

“Hot Latin Songs” Artista del Año, Dúo o Grupo / Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year, Duo or Group

  • Aventura
  • Calibre 50
  • Eslabon Armado
  • Fuerza Regida
  • Grupo Firme

Canción del Año, Latin Airplay / Latin Airplay Song of the Year

  • Aventura & Bad Bunny, “Volví”
  • Becky G & Karol G, “Mamiii”
  • Farruko, “Pepas”
  • Farruko, Víctor Cárdenas & DJ Adonis, “El Incomprendido”
  • Rauw Alejandro, “Todo de Ti”

Canción del Año, Ventas / Sales Song of the Year

  • Becky G & Karol G, “Mamiii”
  • Farruko, “Pepas”
  • J Balvin & Skrillex, “In Da Getto”
  • Karol G, “Provenza”
  • Sebastián Yatra, “Dos Oruguitas”

Canción del Año, Streaming / Streaming Song of the Year

  • Bad Bunny & Chencho Corleone, “Me Porto Bonito”
  • Bad Bunny, “Tití Me Preguntó”
  • Bad Bunny, “Yonaguni”
  • Becky G & Karol G, “Mamiii”
  • Farruko, “Pepas”

“Top Latin Album” del Año / Top Latin Album of the Year

  • Bad Bunny, Un Verano Sin Ti
  • Farruko, La 167
  • J Balvin, Jose
  • Karol G, KG0516
  • Rauw Alejandro, Vice Versa

“Top Latin Albums” Artista del Año, Masculino / Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year, Male

  • Anuel AA
  • Bad Bunny
  • J Balvin
  • Ozuna
  • Rauw Alejandro

“Top Latin Albums” Artista del Año, Femenina / Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year, Female

  • Becky G
  • Kali Uchis
  • Karol G
  • Natti Natasha
  • Rosalía

“Top Latin Albums” Artista del Año Dúo o Grupo / Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year, Duo or Group

  • Aventura
  • Calibre 50
  • Eslabon Armado
  • Los Bukis
  • Maná

Artista “Latin Pop” del Año, Solista / Latin Pop Artist of the Year, Solo

  • Becky G
  • Camilo
  • Enrique Iglesias
  • Kali Uchis
  • Sebastián Yatra

Artista “Latin Pop” del Año, Dúo o Grupo / Latin Pop Artist of the Year, Duo or Group

  • Bomba Estéreo
  • CNCO
  • Jesse & Joy
  • Maná
  • Reik

Canción “Latin Pop” del Año / Latin Pop Song of the Year

  • Becky G & Karol G, “Mamiii”
  • Karol G, “Provenza”
  • Rauw Alejandro, “Todo De Ti”
  • Sebastián Yatra, “Tacones Rojos”
  • Shakira & Rauw Alejandro, “Te Felicito”

Álbum “Latin Pop” del Año / Latin Pop Album of the Year

  • Becky G, Esquemas
  • Enrique Iglesias, Final (Vol. 1)
  • Jay Wheeler, De Mi Para Ti
  • Rosalía, Motomami
  • Sebastián Yatra, Dharma

Artista Regional Mexicano del Año, Solista / Regional Mexican Artist of the Year, Solo

  • Carin Leon
  • Christian Nodal
  • Ivan Cornejo
  • Junior H
  • Natanael Cano

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