Houston Public MediaApr 25, 2025

As Trump’s administration slashes federal spending deemed wasteful, the EPA cancelled $1.5 million in funding for a project to build out a solar energy farm, create a resilience hub and plant trees in Houston’s long-polluted Fifth Ward.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/energy-environment/2025/04/25/519873/epa-cuts-for-houston-expected-deregulation-of-pollution-could-create-perfect-storm-for-worse-air-quality/

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EPA cuts for Houston, expected deregulation of pollution could create ‘perfect storm’ for worse air quality

The Houston Health Department lost $1 million for a solar power and native tree project in Fifth Ward. Air Alliance Houston also saw a pause on $3 million in funding for pollution permit notifications to 10 Gulf Coast counties.

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Houston Public MediaApr 11, 2025

The family of George Foreman and the City of Houston will host a celebration of the famed boxer, Olympian and entrepreneur at the Cullen Theater on Monday.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/sports/2025/04/11/518686/memorial-service-for-george-foreman-to-take-place-in-houston-monday/

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Memorial service for George Foreman to take place in Houston Monday

Due to limited space, all tickets to the in-person event have already been distributed, according to the city. A live stream of the service will be provided by Houston Municipal Television via their website and Facebook page. 

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Houston Public MediaOct 24, 2024

Two members of Houston ISD's bond oversight committee toured Fleming Middle School and said the Fifth Ward campus should be renovated instead of rebuilt.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/education-news/hisd/2024/10/24/504038/members-of-houston-isds-bond-oversight-committee-tour-campus-with-critical-eyes/

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Members of Houston ISD’s bond oversight committee tour campus with critical eyes

Oversight committee members Wendell Robbins and Daria Wenas both said they think Fleming Middle School, slated for a rebuild that would cost nearly $150 million, should be renovated instead. Wenas also questioned campus maintenance in the school district.

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