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Organizers of the mayor's back-to-school and health fair — presented by Shell and supported by partners including the Houston Food Bank and the University of Houston — said the event provided 20,000 backpacks filled with school supplies, hurricane-preparedness kits and community resources. A segment representative said on-air that University of Houston staff provided on-site health screenings and that the Houston Food Bank runs nutrition programs such as Backpack Buddy to address child hunger.

Separately, organizers of the Houston Rockets and Reliant Energy third annual Back to School Bash at Moody Community Center in northeast Houston said they served 1,000 families and handed out 1,000 backpacks. The broadcast noted the appearance of former Houston Rocket Steve Francis at the Moody event; activities there included haircuts, vision and diabetes screenings, inflatables and entertainment.

Speakers framed both events as readiness efforts for the upcoming school year, noting that supplies and screenings can reduce barriers to learning. The segment did not provide demographic breakdowns of recipients, grant or sponsorship amounts, or long-term program evaluations.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Houston - City Pulse","oneSentenceSummary","The mayor's back-to-school and health fair — presented by Shell with partners including Houston Food Bank and University of Houston — distributed 20,000 backpacks; a separate Rockets and Reliant Energy event at Moody Community Center distributed 1,000 backpacks with former Rocket Steve Francis, organizers said.","taxTitle","Houston, Harris County, Texas","taxId",2797,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6587288,"Astros Golf Foundation, Hermann Park Conservancy pledge $30 million for Hermann Park Golf Course revamp",153,274555,427710,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5617583-357c2cbcb839ec456ef7b830bfbf798a&start=274&end=427","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5617583-357c2cbcb839ec456ef7b830bfbf798a/thumbnail_274555.jpg","/articles/6587288/Houston/Harris-County/Texas/Astros-Golf-Foundation-Hermann-Park-Conservancy-pledge-30-million-for-Hermann-Park-Golf-Course-revamp","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6587288-8afcb45c77db90cfae8a46113a14cce5/orig.mp4?Expires=1770995803&Signature=bd5CRxWYOh0vFtYu1W0NftEWeDtfTq78vxMyGuhWwPY1MZ7gtXWCQ0KUSRvgB1Wnc6IfDU1H3HXdHExBg3JZazYOhw~rZ9DgSKJT2WRMq6QtWRgELaXT3VpUHfYFIdg~eeSvytDP-PRRHXib-tx-rN71kbSC7Y6lDqeIFJhdAsBIw0BhI0KezDvuSG8w4-RQjyowLR7E0PtJ9BgUig-0wxFBckHei7J2t2R9eUZhg44cHJFgLawv5VIxMtWhFXYRp3NPHE43-Z2VroJaprtzzTvpgpSNMICm9YC7Z9VTGLswtzoq0ts4qk~EptBXcX06Aa1RcxchBo3zG5HX~mmZLw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Astros Golf Foundation, with backing from Astros owner Jim Crane and the Hermann Park Conservancy, said it plans to raise $30 million to renovate and reconfigure the Hermann Park Golf Course, transforming the 18-hole layout and surrounding park amenities if the plan receives city-council approval.

Giles Kibbe, president of the Astros Golf Foundation, described the redesign in detail: the revamped 18-hole course will combine a traditional nine-hole layout with nine par-three holes, the par-threes will have lights, and the driving range will be rebuilt as a two-story facility. Kibbe said the goal is to improve the course, nearby trails and park appearance.

The segment stated the course originally opened in 1923 and was last renovated in 1999. The presenters said, if approved by city council, the plan is to close the course in August and reopen in October 2026.

Officials said the Astros Golf Foundation and the Conservancy — and Astros owner Jim Crane — are aligned to fund a \"first-class\" overhaul and that the project aims to improve both the golf facility and surrounding park infrastructure. The segment did not provide a city funding commitment, contract details, or environmental or traffic studies associated with the project during the broadcast.","The Astros Golf Foundation, Hermann Park Conservancy and Houston Parks and Recreation said they will raise $30 million to redesign Hermann Park Golf Course; the plan would close the course if council approves and aims to reopen in October 2026.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6587293,"Houston breaks ground on joint HPD–HFD North Belt facility",66,152130,218465,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5617583-357c2cbcb839ec456ef7b830bfbf798a&start=152&end=218","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5617583-357c2cbcb839ec456ef7b830bfbf798a/thumbnail_152130.jpg","/articles/6587293/Houston/Harris-County/Texas/Houston-breaks-ground-on-joint-HPDHFD-North-Belt-facility","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6587293-3c0d5ff274601cf5b5cee63237de716c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770995803&Signature=P9DdOgm1qLHcEkH~DAwHX9zIETLDblwiJdVW4sRoEye2LWLGC63wDxPtBmbSWhfXLyDsLZXfyNZn5Bg0MDNRlS5Mu8a3vM3tMuMAVvPmNdV0U2O0ONgIA~m8Sq6i-f5XLW1FiZDQmZbVdiOHi~TZaWtFzbK~pceiF0tc8xaqlx4~xyGXYKFN5LaAAorghK6rrzUhRwBLvliOC1iheh5hBHFqRoOkCWVm7OKzT47VuZNAwog8VylCS2E5bMjcsqhgwdSv~x-HpSYM5Hf~gVKmPGbupaCpgFvY75kaFj6eaCoas1UAUzoJI03FGcvcG-0MvDlraLeMo-jXmdtR3qAcSg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City leaders and first responders marked a groundbreaking for a new facility that will house the Houston Police Department's North Belt Division and provide services for Houston Fire Department Station 84.

Mayor John Whitmire said the project reflects an effort to increase efficiency and collaboration between police and fire, calling the effort \"a total commitment for mayor John Whitmire and the Houston Police Department to provide exceptional police services to this part of the city.\" He described the area as \"a growing part of the city.\"

Officials said co-locating HPD and HFD functions is intended to boost response coordination and get \"more bang for the dollar.\" The segment noted the city opened a joint facility on Washington three weeks earlier, which city officials cited as a model for shared services.

Speakers emphasized the facility is intended to strengthen public-safety bonds and cited expected improvements to response and morale among first responders. The segment did not include construction timelines, estimated costs, project budget sources, or an opening date.","City leaders marked the start of construction on a combined Houston Police Department North Belt division office and services for Houston Fire Department Station 84, officials said this episode.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6587296,"Houston unveils nine new recycling trucks to improve pickup reliability",70,18575,88830,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5617583-357c2cbcb839ec456ef7b830bfbf798a&start=18&end=88","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5617583-357c2cbcb839ec456ef7b830bfbf798a/thumbnail_18575.jpg","/articles/6587296/Houston/Harris-County/Texas/Houston-unveils-nine-new-recycling-trucks-to-improve-pickup-reliability","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6587296-1a4601b21b0721f4dac0706b9fa4bd0d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770995803&Signature=G6IUSAKUiHOqoluZDHdTdID9HafdPGt5XuOE7IiDzyMzuMi851CNshPwl83AptiBox3w6uzAkiaHiReEsMb3hShK3QMTlVhoh3lidjgzgnCAJRLXqOr9ftzdb4qmH2Qrg3dCAoVRnP6zkjwKa1XBjonNdDq18JEPqhLatE7nkEpCek4sy9Q83rzB1PZJ4YBEOS1Cis~ddo-49xWZnR0OJJqGdtf0HWAWIdnnc4a5cgaV6QWx90X08W5ifLo9uY-vhMqpT8xLJYxJAk63xIrSyP4PGPm7NAXIx83YhamNGtIqDOTPKvm7RkVRF6VkKyJ7Zrm9MWwSLRvdeVTOrL6pTA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mayor John Whitmire and Houston solid waste officials showcased nine new recycling trucks as part of an initial acquisition meant to reduce missed recycling pickups, a frequent complaint to the city's 311 center.

\"This is a great, great day for solid waste management for the city of Houston,\" Mayor John Whitmire said during the segment, describing the arrival of nine trucks as \"almost like Christmas in August for us.\" He added the vehicles are \"only the beginning of a permanent solution to solid waste\" and that the city may later seek additional resources if necessary.

Solid waste staff described the nine trucks as part of the first 31 new vehicles identified for possible purchase from vendors nationwide. Officials said the current focus is on improving route efficiency to address residents' recycling and garbage pickup concerns rather than immediately requesting new funding from the public.

Officials did not provide a full procurement schedule, long-term fleet budget impact, or an exact delivery timeline for the remaining trucks during the segment. The city did not state whether the new trucks are replacements for retirements, additions to fleet capacity, or funded from a specific budget line during the broadcast.","Mayor John Whitmire and solid waste officials highlighted nine new recycling trucks — part of an initial 31-truck acquisition — as an effort to reduce missed pickups and improve efficiency, officials said.","actionData","errors"]

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