Whether or not we'll ask people to stay home, whether or not the testing centers will close, that will be based on what we see and what we're told tomorrow, but for right now, we're going to proceed to a, let's say, a normal workday schedule tomorrow.

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The city does not try to do ICE's job, nor does it try to impede ICE. And we will continue to be a city that builds relationships, not walls.

Sylvester Turner

A lot of people are very nervous, this is very close to Hurricane Harvey. Anytime you've got a lot of rain, there's a lot of nervousness.

Sylvester Turner

This is one of those moments that we say drive people’s souls. The death of Sabika and nine others are impacting people all over the world.

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We are opening the doors and opening shelters to get people out of inclement conditions, we are not going to tolerate any activity that is criminal in nature, that is disruptive.

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The need is tremendous, no one would be here if they did n’t have to be here.

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I look forward to talking with him in the weeks and months to come on how we all can work collectively.

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Certainly they don't have to come and I think it would be respectful for the families who are planning funerals for their children for them not to come, you should not come.

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Unfortunately, the increase in homicides during the first month of 2022, including assaults on police officers and citizens is a sobering reminder that we must collectively strive for excellence as a community to combat our increasing crime challenges.

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Since the beginning of the year, our city has felt anything but safe.

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We're looking at the roles that everyone played, what missteps, failures, gaps that may have existed.

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On behalf of the City of Houston, I extend my condolences to the boy's family during their time of grief, the death of a loved one under any circumstance is heartbreaking, especially when we have the power to slow the spread and save lives. I encourage all eligible Houstonians ages 12 and older to get vaccinated and wear a face mask in large crowds or areas where you can not socially distance.

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I just want to be very clear. We will find you, we're going to utilize every resource available to find you.

Sylvester Turner

I don’t care how many police officers you had, it would not have prevented that incident from occurring, things are just happening all over.

Sylvester Turner

If you are a city of Houston employee or entering a city facility and you have not been fully vaccinated, you should wear your mask, we are not mandating it, but I strongly encourage everyone to get vaccinated to protect themselves, their family and their co-workers.

Sylvester Turner

You can have the best healthcare in the world, but if people can't access it, it's like you don't have it at all.

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As we approach Labor Day, let me encourage people to be mindful. The virus is still looking for Ashish Jha. And so, if Ashish Jha come together then Ashish Jha will give it a home.

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They need to stop.

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And then a failure to heed to that warning will lead to a citation and a $ 250 fine.

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When we are encountering people on patrols, out and about, and we are seeing that they do not have their mask on when they are in public and around other people, we will provide the necessary warning, and then a failure to heed to that warning will lead to a citation and a $ 250 fine.

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