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The city will purchase 30 new police vehicles and 40 new public works vehicles following council authorization Nov. 19. (Community Impact staff)

Houston approves purchase of new police, public works vehicles

By Sarah Brager

Houston will add 70 vehicles to its fleet following City Council authorization Nov. 19.

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