District H News
NEW: Childhood & Youth Committee
The brand new City Council Committee on Childhood & Youth (C&Y) will have its first meeting March 11, 2020 at 2 pm in the Council Chamber, followed by a brief networking reception in the Legacy Room. To be added to the C&Y distribution list, send an email here .
Buffalo Bayou East Master Plan Presentation Tonight
Buffalo Bayou Partnership (BBP) invites you to attend a community presentation focusing on the expansion of Tony Marron Park and a mixed-income housing project, as detailed in their recently released East Master Plan .  Register here .
When: 1/23/20, 6 - 8 pm
Where: HCC Fraga Campus, 301 North Drennan
January: Human Trafficking Awareness Month
  • In recognition of National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, Council Member Cisneros announced her initiative to fund 4 mini-murals highlighting awareness. More info here.
  • Applications now open to victims of Human Trafficking for housing assistance. Deadline is 2/3/20. More info here.
  • Crime Stoppers Panel Discussion on Human Trafficking on 1/23. More info here.
  • See more upcoming Human Trafficking awareness events this month here.
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Support Local Heroes
Grab breakfast for a good cause! In honor of their 2nd birthday, Snooze Heights is donating 10% of sales on 1/24 to  Safe Walk Home Northside, a local organization dedicated to getting children to and from school safely.
When: 1/24/20, 6:30 am - 2:30 pm
Where: Snooze Heights, 718 W. 18th
UTHealth Cares 3rd Free Annual Community Health Fair
Get your free dental, vision, vitals, and blood sugar exams this Saturday (1/25) from 9 am - 1 pm at UT Physicians Multispecialty-Jensen (2620 East Crosstimbers Ste. 100). Food boxes will be given to the first 150 attendees and this event is family-friendly. More info here.
Maritime Museum's Anniversary Celebration
Explore boats, contribute to the community sail project, and challenge yourself on a rowing machine! In honor of 1 year at their East End location, the museum will also offer crafts, activities, and tours of the East End for families. More info here, here, and here.
Where: Maritime Museum, 2311 Canal St., Ste. 101
When: 1/25/20, 11 am - 4 pm
Fitness, Food & Fun
Add years to your life one step at a time - join in for a fun walk, zumba and community food fair.
When: 1/25/20, 10 am - noon
Where: Moody Park, 3725 Fulton St.
I-45 Workshops Coming Up!
Based on community input collected last Fall by the City's Technical Team and the City's Planning Department, 3 workshops are scheduled to review possible alternative solutions to TXDOT's I-45 project. Come review the ideas that were generated and verify that the alternative proposals accurately reflect your input.  More info here.
  • 1/30/20; 6-8 pm at Emancipation Community Center (3018 Emancipation)
  • 2/1/20; 10 am - 12 pm at Aldine Ninth Grade School (10650 North Fwy)
  • 2/3/20; 6-8 pm at Harris County Dept. of Education (6300 Irvington)
Family Literacy Night
Families: swing by this event and join in the fun - books, food trucks, games and more!
When: 1/30/20, 5:30 pm - 7 pm
Where: Northside High School, 1101 Quitman
Affordable Housing Tax Credit Programs
Council Member Cisneros has put together a comprehensive page on the State’s affordable housing Tax Credit Programs where you can learn about what these programs entail and read all the notifications the Council Member has received from developers. More info here.
Movie and I-45 Panel Discussion
Join At-Large Council Member Letitia Plummer on 1/27 at Emancipation Park for Movie Night (Citizen Jane: The Battle for the City) and a community and panel discussion on the I-45 Improvement Project. More info here.
Census 2020 Events
NALEO's Census Train-The-Trainer Session
Near Northside Census Organizing Meeting
  • 1/29/20, 6 pm @ Moody Park Community Center
  • Discuss the Census and plan as a community to make sure everyone participates.
Northline Census Organizing Meeting
  • 1/29/20, 9:30 am @ Sam Houston HS, Room A154
  • Discuss the Census and plan as a community to make sure everyone participates.
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!