The City of Houston has taken delivery on a new street sweeper that replaces a nearly 40-year-old model. Here, street superintendent Joe Kirkman uses it Monday for the first time on Grand Avenue. The cost was 6,319. The city was able to take advantage of special pricing through a state contract.

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