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Articlesby Lexi TuckerNovember 16, 2020

Making a Green Dream Reality

Marchelle Cain is helping the City of Houston to prepare for a more sustainable future.

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Videosby Staff WriterJune 5, 2019

Watch How Houston's Custom Emergency Vehicle Is Made

Watch how Frazer Bilt builds a custom emergency response vehicle for the City of Houston.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 24, 2019

Houston Adds Ambulances to Fire Fleet

The City of Houston is adding five new Frazer Bilt ambulances to its fleet in the next few weeks. The ambulances cost $900,000.

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Newsby Thi DaoJanuary 19, 2019

Houston Turns to Rental Vehicles to Supplement Waste Collection

The Houston City Council has approved two measures to supplement its waste collection fleet and services.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 16, 2019

Houston’s Aged Garbage Fleet Leads to Collection Backlog

The City of Houston’s severely aged refuse collection fleet has led to overflowing trash bins and significant technician overtime cost. The city is considering options to supplement its services.

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NewsMarch 8, 2018

Houston Approves $2M Purchase of Flood Rescue Vehicles

The $2 million will go toward six $75,000 flood-capable rescue vehicles and 10 pickup trucks.

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NewsOctober 13, 2017

Houston Fire Chief Requests $10.9M for Annual Replacements

The City of Houston’s Fire Chief Samuel Pena is asking city council for $10.9 million in annual fleet replacement funding. This would be used to purchase 16 ambulances, nine fire engines, and nine ladder trucks.

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NewsMarch 28, 2016

Houston Sues Parts Supplier for $1M Overage

The City of Houston has sued its auto parts supplier, NAPA IBS, after an internal audit found the company overcharged the city more than $1 million. NAPA claims it has saved the city money and the city is misreading the contract.

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NewsJune 5, 2015

Houston Names New Fleet Director

The City of Houston appointed a new fleet management director, Victor Ayres, on June 3. Ayres had been serving as interim director after Keith Hoglund’s departure for Waste Management in May.

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Newsby Thi DaoMay 27, 2015

Houston Flood Damages City Vehicles

Severe weather, tornado, and flooding have affected at least 45 counties in Texas. In Houston, the state's most populous city, flooding has damaged about 66 city fleet vehicles.

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