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5 things for Houstonians to know for Monday, March 15
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Here are things to know for Monday, March 15:
1. Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo leaving post for new job
Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo is leaving the department for a new job, according to the local police union.
Houston Police Office Union President Doug Griffith confirmed Acevedo has accepted the position to become the next police chief in Miami.
“We appreciate his service to Houston, and wish him the best in Miami,” Griffith said in a statement.
Acevedo served more than four years as HPD chief, leading more than 5,200 police officers and 1,000 support staff.