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Mayor Parker cuts the ribbon at city’s new Houston Recovery Center

Houston Mayor’s Office | 3/7/2013

“This is an innovative solution to a costly problem that diverts our police from other matters and crowds the city jail,” said Mayor Parker. “It is the first step toward the city’s long-term goal of getting out of the jail business. My goals are reduced costs, easing of jail overcrowding and safer streets. My hope for the individuals who wind up here is real change in their lives.”

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