Wednesday is the last day to submit your comments. TxDOT is accepting public comments on the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) through December 9th. Review the FEIS document here. Get tips for submitting your comments, fact sheets, and past presentations at this website. Visit Let's Talk Houston for North Houston Highway Improvement Project update and comment guides.
View the comments that Council Member Cisneros submitted here.
Comments may be submitted to the Project Team:
- In person at the TxDOT Houston District Office, 7600 Washington Avenue, Houston, TX, 77007
- By mail to: TxDOT Houston District Office, Director of Project Development, P.O. 1386, Houston, TX 77251-1386
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By email to: HOU-piowebmail@txdot.gov
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Childhood & Youth Committee |
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Council Member Cisneros welcomes you to attend the Childhood & Youth Committee Meeting on December 9th at 2:00 PM. HPD Chief Art Acevedo will brief the committee on recommendations suggested by the Mayor's Task Force on Policing Reform and discuss how specific proposed reform changes may impact youth. The presentation will focus on the goals and desired outcomes of the reforms and how the reforms will engage young people to improve public safety. You can view the meeting here, on HTV, or on HTV's Facebook.
The deadline to sign-up for public comment is Tuesday, December 9th at 5:00 pm. If you want to be added to the speaker list, send an email to districth@houstontx.gov.
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New Testing Sites in District H |
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Clark Park Community Center will have Walk-Up COVID-19 testing on December 1-5th, 10AM - 5:30 PM. The test administered is the nose self-swab and no appointment is required.
UMMC at 510 W Tidwell will have drive-thru COVID-19 Testing on Monday-Friday, 8AM - 3 PM. The test administered is the nose swab collected by healthcare workers and no appointment is required.
Houston's positivity rate is 8.4% this week. Please be safe this holiday season by continuing to wear a mask and practice social distancing. Please get tested if you believe you have been exposed to COVID-19. Information on dates, times, and locations of testing sites are available on the City of Houston's Free COVID-19 website. Call 832-393-4220 to reach the COVID-19 call center.
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East End Bike Plan Community Launch Day |
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The East End District and Harris County Precinct 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia invite you to help launch a public engagement campaign to gather input on making the East End more bike friendly. There will also be a bike tour of the East End. Please join on December 5th at 11 AM. You can join at one of the three outdoor engagement stations or join virtually by visiting the East End Bike Plan website.
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The City of Houston and the Mayor's Office of Education is collecting personal experiences and narratives on the experiences of youth and families in the City. We would love to know from YOU about the challenges, needs, and supports for children across the city. Please fill out this survey and share your experiences! The survey closes Sunday, December 20th.
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Mayor's Holiday Spectacular |
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Due to Covid-19, the 2020 Reliant Lights Mayor’s Holiday Spectacular 101st year event has been reimagined as a virtual holiday celebration. Relax and enjoy the sights and sounds of the holiday from the comfort of home. The virtual show will take place on December 5, from 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm, LIVE Streamed on ABC 13 Digital Platforms. The show will be rebroadcast on Friday, December 18, 7 pm. – 8 pm on ABC 13. More info here.
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HPL Winter Reading Program |
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Read your favorite books and earn a prize during the winter break. Read 20 minutes a day for 10 days and earn a free book! This program is open for ages 0-18. Anything you read counts! Audiobooks, comic books, magazines, and more – it all counts as reading! Register here. |
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On December 5th 10 AM - 12 PM, join Santa and Frost Bank for holiday cookies to eat. Bring your holiday list of what you want and need; and from six feet apart, Santa will read. The event is at the East End Financial Center, 2240 Navigation Blvd, Houston, TX 77003. |
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Volunteers and Donations Wanted |
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In the Holiday Spirit, please consider volunteering or donating to the following events.
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Holiday Toy Drive with HISD Wraparound Services is collecting toys to distribute to the students in the Sam Houston Feeder #2 Feeder Pattern. The Wrap around Resource Specialists are working hard to collect from the community and to find toys to give to those families in need. Donations are accepted until December 11th. If you have any questions, please call 713-556-5917 or email Isamar.lopez2@houstonisd.org. More info here.
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Pancho Claus is seeking volunteers to decorate donation boxes, deliver donation boxes to collection sites, or sort toys. Come by the Latino Learning Center, 3522 Polk St 77003, to help out anytime from 12 PM - 4 PM, Monday-Saturday. Churches who would like to host a toy donation box at their church are encouraged to call the Pancho Claus Hotline at 713-208-0606. Read more about Poncho Claus here.
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Sam Houston MSTC is planning a Drive-Thru Posada Navideña to bring holiday cheer to the school community on December 17th. Come out to showcase and advertise your workplace by donating gifts, gift cards, etc. Please contact Hermelinda Cazares at HCAZARES@houstonisd.org if you want to be a part of the event.
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YMCA Host Food Distribution |
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The YMCA will host food distributions on December 5th and 12th, starting at 11 AM at KIPP Connect 6700 Bellaire, Houston, TX, 77074.
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Application Closed: Computer Access Program |
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Applications for the Computer Access Program are now closed. There were more applications received for the 1,900 free computers than there were available. If you are interested in receiving any updates should funding become available in 2021, please submit your email address here. |
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Construction documents for the North Main St. Bike Lane between Boundary and Pecore are 90% complete and construction may begin in the early spring. The bike lane will improve safety, connectivity, and will firmly establish that a high comfort bike lane on Main St crossing the highway, will be part of TXDOT's redesign of I-45.
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COVID-19 Financial Relief |
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Rental Assistance Program: Applications are being accepted for rental assistance for past due rent for September, October, and November. Landlords and tenants can sign up by going to the BakerRipley Portal. The BakerRipley COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program will end on December 30, 2020 or when funds are no longer available. To apply, click here.
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Lost Loved One Bereavement Fund: Memorial Assistance Ministries in partnership with Greater Houston COVID-19 Recovery Fund, United Way Houston, and Greater Houston Community Foundation have partnered up to assist families that have lost loved ones because of COVID-19. Financial assistance will be paid to immediate family members who resided in the same household of the deceased. Families can receive $3,500 per death in the household as well as information and referrals to grief counseling. More information here.
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Learn Relevant Skills for Jobs In-Demand |
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Sign up today and start learning for free! Develop a new skill or sharpen your skills for your next job with LinkedIn Learning and Microsoft Learn. Certification tests are offered at discounted rates and job-seeking tools are free. The program closes March 31, 2021. Start now! |
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Job Searching Information |
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Build Skills in Design and Digital Literacy with Paid Training: Ages 16-24, currently not in school or employed. More Information here.
Goodwill Houston Offers Free Job Training: More information here.
Graphic Design Paid Training: Ages 16-24 Virtual Career Training. More information here.
Free Tuition and Supplies for Healthcare Training! Provided by San Jacinto College, you can find more information and requirements here.
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Need Additional Resources? |
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Check out our District H Resources Page for links and more information about available resources. Resources are updated every week. |
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Download the 311 app to your Android or iPhone. When you see an issue in your neighborhood, use the app to report it. You can even include photos! If you prefer to talk directly to a representative about your issue, or want to request information about City resources, birth certificates, elections, and more, call 713-837-0311. Remember: Always call 911 in the case of an emergency!
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