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¡Regreso del Mach! Mach 1 Edición Limitada es el Pináculo de Mustang V8 de 5.0 Litros en Estilo y Rendimiento
- El Mach 1 de Edición Limitada de 480 caballos de fuerza establece un nuevo estándar de rendimiento V8 de 5.0 litros listo para la pista en la línea Mustang mientras celebra las agresivas mejoras aerodinámicas y de manejo del modelo original
- La transmisión manual de seis velocidades de Ford Performance y una transmisión automática de 10 velocidades disponible proporciona capacidad dentro y fuera de la pista; el Paquete de Manejo disponible ofrece aún más en la pista
- Las señales de diseño exterior incluyen una nueva fascia frontal y rejillas para mejorar la refrigeración y la aerodinámica; los acentos magnéticos y negros de bajo brillo, así como el capó y las rayas laterales con superficies reflectantes celebran la herencia Mach 1 que data de más de cinco décadas DEARBORN, Michigan, 16 de junio de 2020 – Después de un paréntesis de 17 años, el nuevo Mustang Mach 1 fastback coupé hace su estreno mundial, convirtiéndose en el pináculo moderno del estilo, el manejo y el rendimiento del auto pony V-8 de 5.0 litros. “Estilo atrevido, gran aceleración y velocidad: Mach 1 lo dice todo”, dijo Jim Farley, director de operaciones de Ford. “Este es uno de esos Mustangs especiales que realmente hace sonreír a nuestros propietarios, entusiastas y fanáticos, incluyéndome a mí, por lo que nunca ha habido un mejor momento para traer de vuelta a Mach 1 y hacer que se globalice también”. La búsqueda de velocidad de Ford comenzó con Henry Ford en 1901 y las raíces de la compañía en el sector aeroespacial solo aumentaron su deseo de entregar vehículos más ágiles, rápidos y potentes. Recordando la hazaña de Chuck Yeager convirtiéndose en el primero en romper la barrera del sonido – Mach 1 – Ford entregó su Mach 1 original en 1969, estableciendo 295 récords de velocidad y resistencia en su primer año modelo en el Bonneville Salt Flats. Gracias a su capacidad de manejo adicional, los equipos Mach 1 ganaron campeonatos consecutivos de Rally de Fabricantes de SCCA en 1969 y 1970. Al igual que el original, el nuevo Mach 1 cierra la brecha entre los modelos Mustang GT y Shelby®, brindando potencia V-8, mejoras aerodinámicas funcionales únicas, actualizaciones de suspensión aptas para la competencia y una cabina enfocada en el conductor. Nuevo músculo Mach 1 El totalmente nuevo Mustang Mach 1 se convierte en el Mustang de 5.0 litros más capaz de la pista, cortesía de una parte delantera de nuevo diseño, más piezas Ford Performance de los modelos Mustang Shelby GT350 y Shelby GT500 y un Paquete de Manejo disponible para un mayor manejo al límite.
Empaca un motor V8 de 5.0 litros especialmente calibrado que genera 480 caballos de fuerza a 7,000 rpm y 420 lb-pie de torque a 4,600 rpm, Mach 1 es una celebración adecuada de una placa de identificación nacida hace más de 50 años. Integrados en el motor Mach 1 se revisan los componentes Shelby GT350, incluido el colector de admisión, el adaptador del filtro de aceite y el enfriador de aceite del motor, lo que aumenta la capacidad de enfriamiento del aceite del motor en un 50 por ciento.
La versión completamente nueva se apoya en décadas de aprendizajes de Ford Performance, con una parte delantera especialmente diseñada para la eficiencia aerodinámica y una serie de piezas de Ford Performance que ayudan a celebrar su herencia icónica. Mach 1 viene de serie con una transmisión manual TremecTM 3160 de 6 velocidades del Shelby GT350. Por primera vez, Ford ha equipado el sistema con un ajuste de revoluciones y la transmisión se combina con el sistema de enfriador de aceite GT350 y el embrague de doble disco y la palanca de cambios de tiro corto del Mustang GT.
Los conductores también pueden optar por una transmisión automática SelectShiftTM de 10 velocidades disponible con un convertidor de par mejorado y una calibración única que permite optimizar la capacidad de par, el carácter de cambio y el rendimiento general mejorado. Un segundo enfriador de aire a aceite aumenta la capacidad de enfriamiento en un 75 por ciento.
Recapturando el estilo Mach 1
La totalmente nueva parrilla Mach 1 se remonta al original con una malla tridimensional profunda, sección de nariz de tiburón y elementos de lámpara de imitación. Flanqueando la fascia hay nuevas rejillas laterales debajo de cada luz de señal de giro. Una placa de pony Magnético de bajo brillo se centra en la rejilla. Los acentos negros y magnéticos de bajo brillo en todo el vehículo brindan una apariencia premium mientras se mantienen fieles a la herencia audaz y musculosa de Mach 1, incluidas las tapas de espejo Magnético de bajo brillo y el alerón trasero.
Las nuevas llantas de aluminio pintadas Tarnished Black de 19 pulgadas x 9.5 pulgadas y cinco radios de 19 pulgadas x 10 pulgadas son una versión moderna de las ruedas clásicas de estilo Magnum 500. Los vehículos de Paquete de Manejo vienen de serie con ruedas delanteras de aluminio únicas y más anchas de 19 pulgadas x 10.5 pulgadas delanteras y traseras de 19 pulgadas x 11 pulgadas pintadas de color Tarnish Black.
El paquete de manejo, disponible exclusivamente con la transmisión manual TremecTM 3160 de 6 velocidades, también incluye un divisor delantero único de mayor carga aerodinámica, molduras de labio de las ruedas delanteras nuevas y un alerón de giro Magnético de bajo brillo con una aleta Gurney y polainas en las llantas traseras de Shelby GT500.
Las rayas laterales y de capucha de color Negro Satinado se incluyen con rayas de acento reflectantes en cualquiera de los tres colores: Rojo, Blanco y Naranja (solo en el Paquete de Apariencia). Las opciones de color exterior incluyen el Fighter Jet Grey exclusivo de Mach 1 (solo en el Paquete de Apariencia), así como también Iconic Silver, Shadow Black, Oxford White, Velocity Blue, Twister Orange, Race Red y Grabber Yellow.
El interior presenta un exclusivo panel de instrumentos Dark Spindrift con detalles en aluminio. Los asientos de ébano con una franja decorativa insinúan el patrimonio Mach 1 en los automóviles equipados con un interior de cuero. Otras mejoras en el interior incluyen nuevas placas de umbral de la puerta, una pantalla de bienvenida actualizada en el grupo de instrumentos de LCD de 12.3 pulgadas, una perilla de cambio de bola blanca y una placa grabada que muestra el número de chasis único del vehículo.
Mach 1: Fabricado para rendir
Los equipos de ingeniería y diseño de Mach 1 trabajaron en conjunto para desarrollar un frontal único para el personaje de Mach 1 que también cumple con las altas demandas aerodinámicas del motor, la transmisión y los sistemas de frenado.
Una nueva rejilla superior de dos piezas, una rejilla inferior y cenefa además de nuevas rejillas laterales contribuyen al aspecto característico de Mach 1 y a los requisitos más exigentes de rendimiento aerodinámico y de enfriamiento.
Un divisor delantero optimizado para la forma de la fascia mejora el rendimiento de la pista y proporciona una apariencia más agresiva, mientras que un alerón trasero combinado funciona en concierto para crear un equilibrio de elevación ideal. Mach 1 presenta un 22 por ciento más de carga aerodinámica que un Mustang GT con Performance Pack Level 1 y la mejora de la carga aerodinámica salta a aproximadamente un 150 por ciento con el Paquete de Manejo.
Para mejorar la resistencia de la pista, el equipo agregó dos intercambiadores de calor laterales, uno para enfriar el aceite del motor, el otro el aceite de transmisión, así como un sistema de enfriamiento del eje trasero y un difusor inferior del Shelby GT500.
Una nueva bandeja inferior, la actualización más importante aerodinámicamente del vehículo, se extiende 20 pulgadas más hacia atrás que en un Mustang GT Performance Pack para suavizar y aumentar el flujo de aire debajo de la parte delantera del automóvil. Las grandes características de ala inferior en la bandeja del vientre aumentan la carga aerodinámica, mientras que los perfiles especiales de la bandeja del vientre en las rampas de enfriamiento del freno mejoran la carga aerodinámica y ayudan al flujo de enfriamiento del freno, lo primero para Mustang.
Para mejorar la conducción y el manejo, Mach 1 presenta la última calibración MagneRide, un eje I de dirección más rígido, nueva calibración EPAS, barras estabilizadoras y muelles delanteros más rígidos, un refuerzo de freno del Mustang GT Performance Pack Nivel 2, ruedas de ajuste dividido de 9.5 pulgadas/10 pulgadas con neumáticos Michelin PS4, un bastidor auxiliar trasero con casquillos más rígidos y un enlace de puntera trasera de Shelby GT500.
El Mustang Mach 1 2021 completamente nuevo y de edición limitada llegará a los concesionarios Ford de EE. UU. Y Canadá en la primavera de 2021.
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Houston City Council Unanimously Approves Mayor Turner’s Proposed Budget. Budget avoids furloughs and funds police and fire cadet classes.
HOUSTON – After six hours of discussion and consideration of several proposed amendments, the Houston City Council today approved Mayor Sylvester Turner’s proposed $5.1 billion operating budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1.
The complete proposed FY 21 budget may be found online.
This year, the City of Houston faced a $169 million budget crisis – the worst in recent history – exacerbated by the decline in sales tax revenue during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Through belt-tightening and by tapping into the $404 million in CARES Act funding, Mayor Turner and the City Council managed to pass a fiscally responsible budget that balances revenue and spending without furloughing city employees.
The approved FY 2021 $5.1 billion budget provides:
- Funding for five police cadet classes
- Funding for four fire department cadet classes
- Restores the City’s fund balance to over eight percent
- The ability of the City to move forward on its top priorities.
“I want to thank each city council member for the work they put in and for unanimously passing the budget. It is a balanced budget that meets the needs of Houston residents,” said Mayor Turner. “We are funding parks, trash collection, libraries, and upgrades to our drainage and streets. This budget provides the basic services our residents expect and deserve.”
Unlike other municipalities, the City of Houston must operate under the property tax revenue cap, while contending with the loss of revenue from COVID-19 in FY2021 and possibly beyond.
HARRIS COUNTY COVID-19 RELIEF FUND DISTRIBUTES $15 MILLION IN AID TO LOCAL COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS
The Harris County COVID-19 Relief Fund is disbursing $15 million to 44 local, community-based organizations that will provide vulnerable individuals and families support for housing, electricity, food, childcare and other essential needs. These trusted, high-performing organizations are actively supporting the community, and have a deep understanding of those impacted by the global pandemic. They will utilize funds to provide financial assistance to eligible individuals and families they are already engaged with.
“This first round of funding disbursement is an important step forward in helping our county’s most vulnerable, hard-working families,” said Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo. “The economic fallout from COVID-19 has caused incredible financial hardship on our community and we’ll continue to do all we can to get relief to those that need it most. I’m proud to partner with the Greater Houston Community Foundation and the many nonprofits who have stepped up to make an impactful difference in Harris County.”
Commissioners Court established the Harris County COVID-19 Relief Fund to provide much-needed relief to Harris County residents most impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The $30 million fund, which is administered by Greater Houston Community Foundation, aims to strategically serve a large number of the most vulnerable individuals and families, in particular county residents who may not be eligible for other COVID-related funding or assistance.
“I’m extremely excited that our most vulnerable neighbors in the Harris County communities hardest hit by the pandemic are going to begin receiving financial relief. Our neighbors who have a greater risk of losing everything require support to meet their most basic needs of food, shelter, childcare and medical costs,” Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis said. “On behalf of Harris County residents, I give my sincere thanks to Greater Houston Community Foundation and the trusted nonprofits embedded in culturally and geographically diverse communities for getting this program up and running in a three-week period.”
Disbursement of the $15 million marks a significant milestone of the Fund’s first phase. In its second phase, the Fund will invite all eligible low-income Harris County residents to complete an application either online or over the phone. The application will screen for key eligibility criteria. Recipients must:
· Be eligible for and receiving services from a long list of public benefits programs OR be under 60% of area median income
· Be a resident of Harris County
· Have been economically impacted by COVID-19
· Not have received funding from a City or County COVID-19 financial assistance program
The public application will open Tuesday, June 23 and Wednesday, June 24, 2020. More detailed information regarding eligibility requirements, how to access the application online and over the phone, and what residents will need to prepare for the application will be released in the coming week. The latest updates about the fund will be posted on the fund’s website at www.harriscountyrelief.org.
“I am pleased to see this happening for so many in our communities who are struggling because of this pandemic. There is an urgent need, so there is no time to sit idly by,” said Harris County Precinct 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia. “This fund is intended to provide emergency financial assistance to families who need it the most and who are most at risk of being evicted from their homes. I am confident that our partners at The Greater Houston Community Foundation will do good a job managing this fund.”
Those in need of immediate assistance are encouraged to call 211 Texas/United Way helpline to find an organization in your geographic region that can serve you.
THEATRE UNDER THE STARS POSTPONES FALL MUSICALS, DUE TO CORONAVIRUS CRISIS
30HOUSTON – Theatre Under The Stars had planned to launch its 2020/2021 Season at the Hobby Center with the Broadway-bound revival of 1776 in September, followed by Rock of Ages in October. However, due to ongoing risks related to the coronavirus pandemic, both productions have been moved to later in the 2020/2021 Season. The season will now begin with Disney’s The Little Mermaid on Dec. 6 and end with the two postponed productions.
“With the well-being of our audiences, artists and staff as our primary concern, we’re delaying the start of the upcoming season to allow more time for the current health crisis to abate,” said TUTS Artistic Director Dan Knechtges.
The ‘80s-themed musical comedy Rock of Ages will run Aug. 10 through 22, 2021. The highly-anticipated Broadway revival of 1776 will cap off the season Sept. 28 through Oct. 10, 2021, immediately following its run in New York City. Directed by Tony Award®-winning director Diane Paulus, the Houston engagement will feature the complete Broadway cast.
“Rock of Ages is going to be the perfect party show for some summer fun, and we’re thrilled to snag the full Broadway production of 1776for Houston audiences,” said Knechtges. “We’re so thankful that we can retain both musicals for the upcoming season.”
As previously announced, the season also includes Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Dec. 6 through 24; South Pacific, Feb. 9 through 21; Sister Act, April 6 through 18; and the North American tour of Come From Away, May 18 through 30. All productions will be in the Hobby Center’s Sarofim Hall.
Tickets for Theatre Under The Stars 2020/21 Season are currently only available by subscription. Season ticket-holders enjoy a variety of perks including first access to seats, complimentary ticket exchanges, and savings on additional seats. Payment plans are available. Subscribers can also take advantage of a no risk, money-back guarantee through Monday, Nov. 2. Visit TUTS.com/subscribe or call 713-558-8887 to learn more. Individual tickets will go on sale to the public later this year.
Subscribers are also encouraged to become members of a TUTS Donor Clubs. Benefits include complimentary self-parking and VIP ticketing concierge services. Visit TUTS.com/donorclubs to learn more.
In addition to these scheduling changes, TUTS is converting all in-person summer camps for children and young adults to online classes. For more information about summer offerings from the Humphreys School of Musical Theatre and The River, visit TUTS.com/education.
Theatre Under The Stars is grateful to Season Sponsors: Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital, ABC-13/KTRK, and Hampton Inn/Homewood Suites. Theatre Under The Stars is funded in part by the City of Houston through the Houston Arts Alliance and the Miller Theatre Advisory Board, the Texas Commission on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.
THEATRE UNDER THE STARS (“TUTS”) – (Dan Knechtges, Artistic Director; Hillary J Hart, Executive Director) – Founded by Frank M. Young in 1968, Houston’s non-profit home for musical theatre, is dedicated to enriching lives through innovative musical theatre, inclusive educational curriculums and dynamic community engagement. For more information, visit tuts.com.
METRO Bus Operator, a Records Clerk and a Credit Union Employee Test Positive for COVID-19
METRO has received confirmation a bus operator, a records clerk and an employee with Met Tran Federal Credit Union, which is housed at METRO Headquarters, have tested positive for COVID-19. This brings the total number of cases to 34 METRO employees and five contractors. Fifteen of the employees had no contact with the public. METRO tracks and reports all positive cases among its workforce of more than 4200. We are also conducting temperature checks of employees before they begin their workday. The bus operator’s last day on the job was May 31. In the two weeks prior, that employee drove the following routes: *The chart above reflects the days the operator was on duty two weeks prior to their last day on the job. The credit union employee last worked June 12 and the records clerk last worked June 3. Neither had contact with the public. Anyone who comes in contact with an individual who tests positive should monitor themselves for possible symptoms, contact your health care provider as soon as you develop any symptoms, and self-isolate to avoid possibly exposing others, including refraining from using public transportation. METRO is working with public health officials so they can identify and notify anyone who traveled the routes driven by the bus operator during those time frames, as well as anyone else who may have been impacted by the other positive cases. Since mid-March, METRO has sought to minimize the likelihood of COVID-19 transmission by operators or passengers by encouraging social distancing. On March 23, the agency temporarily suspended collecting fares to avoid unnecessary contacts. Shortly thereafter, orange mesh fencing was installed across the aisles of every local bus to assure appropriate distancing between operators and passengers. We appreciate and greatly value our riders. We have taken many actions, including working with the community at large, to “flatten the curve” of COVID-19. To prevent or minimize its transmission on the transit system, METRO asks all riders to use the system only for essential trips at this time, wear a facial covering while riding the system, practice social distancing when you do ride transit (i.e., stand or sit at least 6 feet apart, as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control, wash your hands for 20 seconds before boarding transit and after deboarding, cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze, or cough or sneeze into your elbow, avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands, and stay home if you are sick). Additionally, riders should board buses only from the back door, and stand or sit no closer than six feet behind the driver. METRO’s number one priority is protecting the health and safety of our customers, community and employees. |
The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) is the region’s largest public transit provider, offering safe, reliable and affordable transportation services about 370,000 times per day. Besides operating more than 1,200 buses on METRO’s network, METRORail‘s system includes the Red Line (Main Street and Northline), Green Line (East End) and Purple Line (Southeast). METRO’s services also include: STAR Vanpool, METROLift, HOV/HOT lanes, Bike & Ride program, Park & Ride, and road improvement projects. Learn more about METRO services at ridemetro.org where you will also find useful tools like the RideMETRO app where you can plan your trip and even pay your fare from your phone.
Astros add key pieces in challenging Draft
| The postponement of high school and college baseball seasons early in the spring didn’t stop the Astros from being able to put eyes on all four players they wound up selecting Thursday in the 2020 MLB Draft. The Astros selected four players, starting with high school pitcher Alex Santos, an 18-year-old right-hander from New York. He was taken with the 72nd overall pick the Astros were awarded after free agent Gerrit Cole signed with the Yankees.  Houston’s final three picks were college players: hard-throwing Vanderbilt closer Tyler Brown, whom the club envisions developing as a starter; Tennessee outfielder Zach Daniels, a speedster with intriguing tools who was just starting to put it all together before the college season was halted; and UC San Diego shortstop Shay Whitcomb, a polished Division II hitter who put himself on the map with a strong performance in the 2019 Cape Cod League. read full article click here |
The World is Demanding Criminal Justice Reform
| The world is demanding criminal justice reform and residents here in Harris County are expressing the same calls to end police brutality and find alternatives to a discriminatory system. |
I hear your voices.
| I saw your commitment and dedication when I walked alongside you as we gathered with more than 60,000 Houstonians to protest George Floyd’s killing at the hands of the Minneapolis police. Throughout my life I have fought for a fair criminal justice system, one that doesn’t criminalize people based on their class, race, or health. Never before have I witnessed a time like the present where that it is truly possible to divest ourselves from a system of mass incarceration of communities of color. We will make our communities better and safer for all people and that is only possible through extensive reform. Tuesday at Commissioners Court, we passed important measures to stop the criminalization of poverty, mental illness and homelessness, which have all been used to discriminate and oppress communities of color. Take some time to read about them. Examine Budget Priorities & Re-Invest Resources Now is the time to begin investing in alternatives to our current criminal justice system – a system that criminalizes poverty and public health challenges while being discriminatorily applied to oppress communities of color. By examining and implementing new possibilities that will uplift our communities, our resources will be more impactful and efficient, and ultimately result in safer communities with less violence. There are better alternatives to addressing long-term root issues, like health and economic stability, than with mass incarceration. Where we invest our money and time reflects our values. We must ask ourselves if spending 45% of Harris County’s general fund budget on law enforcement the best way to promote the health and safety of our residents? By passing a measure calling for a comprehensive examination of our budget priorities and allocating an initial marker of $25 million for alternative programs — with $5 million going to qualifying cities that plan to implement such services — on Tuesday, we afford ourselves the opportunity to prioritize community health and reduce racial disparities. With this measure, we also recognize that most problems arising from substance use disorders, mental health diagnoses, and poverty require medical professionals and social workers-not criminal enforcement or armed officers. Why do we continue to believe that we are safer when we incarcerate our neighbors who have the greatest need? Re-imagine what justice means We are tired of waiting as Black and Brown lives are continuously and needlessly destroyed. Harris County sends Black people to Texas prisons at almost FIVE TIMES the rate of White people. We must re-imagine what justice means, and open our eyes to the ways that the justice system intersects with racism, classism and other societal inequities. We must chart a new path predicated on community well-being. We can choose to have a society that uplifts communities and makes them safer and healthier because we cannot continue on the path of ineffective and discriminatory criminal practices that destroy lives. Ensure Quality Indigent Defense We passed a measure that will ensure all people will have their rights protected through adequate and fair defense. Everyone – rich or poor – should be guaranteed capable legal defense. We must stop criminalizing poverty, homelessness and mental illness. Incarcerating people for being poor doesn’t make us any safer. Independent Oversight Board with Subpoena Power We passed a measure to create an independent civilian oversight board with subpoena power to review documents and investigate claims against the police, including cases involving excessive force. The need for greater transparency is necessary to begin to strengthen the relationship between community and law enforcement and guarantee accountability. We are on the path toward a better, fairer justice system but we must continue the fight. I have been on the battlefield for justice for decades, so I want to encourage you not to give up. Continue to show up at protests, call your elected officials and exercise your right to vote. Change is happening, and I am proud of our community for saying enough is enough. Sincerely,  Rodney Ellis, Commissioner Precinct One  |
Publicación 1169 – Revista Digital 4 de junio – 10 de junio / 2020
Gracias por visitarnos, este artículo contiene la revista digital de ¡Que Onda Magazine! de fecha 4 de junio hasta el 10 de junio del 2020.
Houston artists create mural as tribute to 2020 high school seniors
A new mural celebrating the Houston area class of 2020 has been added to the iconic collection of murals in Graffiti Park, 2102 Leeland St. in East Downtown (EaDo). Internationally recognized Houston artist, Gonzo247 collaborated with artists Nicky Davis, JoJo, Sy and Carolyn Figueroa to create a vibrant, colorful piece filled with uplifting messages to inspire members of this year’s graduating class who have endured a difficult year, missing many traditional memories because of the COVID-19 pandemic. This collective of accomplished artists donated their time and talents to celebrate the senior class of 2020.
The one-of-kind mural will be unveiled in a video tribute to area high school graduates attending one of several outdoor events hosted by five participating districts: Aldine, Alief, HISD, Spring Branch and Spring on Friday, June 5, at 6:30 p.m. (See details on district celebrations and locations)
Students from any school or district will be able to add custom selfies to their memory books with the mural created just for them as the backdrop. The public is also invited to view the art work in person or see the special video tribute broadcast and/or streaming on most local media outlets. (See media partners and complete schedule)
“Our goal was to create something that visually captured the challenges of the unimaginable year these students have faced, while also encouraging them to move forward,” said Gonzo247. “We wanted to remind the class of 2020 that despite the pandemic, opportunities and a bright future await them.”
Houston First Corporation is excited to partner with the City of Houston, local media outlets, participating school districts and the artists collective led by Gonzo247 to provide the Class of 2020 with this unique graduation experience.
For the latest updates and to view teaser videos, visit http:// www.Houston2020Seniors.com; #Houston2020Seniors.
Houston First Contacts: Carolyn Campbell (832) 982-9902 carolyn.campbell@houstonfirst.com
Mariauna Hernandez (713) 705-0125 mariauna.hernandez@houstonfirst.com
Mayor’s Office of Communications Contacts: Mary Benton (713) 208-6229 mary.benton@houstontx.gov
Tejal Patel (832) 459-9706 tejal.patel@houstontx.gov