District H News
TODAY: Western Downtown Facilities Master Plan:
Community Stakeholder Workshop
The City of Houston's General Services Department is hosting an open forum for the community to discuss the long term vision for the City of Houston properties in Western Downtown. Don't miss this informative and interactive event designed to engage all users of city facilities in the master plan area.
Please note the location has moved to 500 McKinney Street.
When: 9/20, Drop in 4-7 pm, Program from 5-6 pm
Where: Houston Public Library, 500 McKinney St., 4th Floor Program Room
Mayor's Town Hall Meetings On Upcoming
City Referendum Elections
Come get the facts and ask your questions at Mayor Sylvester Turner's town hall meetings about the Rebuild Houston and Fire Union salary referendum elections on the November 6, 2018 ballot. If you missed the District H meeting on 9/10, you can find dates for upcoming town hall meetings here . A one-page fact sheet on the vote can be found on the District H website , along with a link to the Mayor's Town Hall PowerPoint presentation. If you'd like to watch presentations on the topic given to Council Committees, click below. Budget & Fiscal Affairs, 7/26 ; Budget and Fiscal Affairs 9/4; Transportation, Technology, & Infrastructure, 8/13
Harris County Candidate Forum
Candidates running for Harris County Judge and for County Commissioner Precinct 2 will be at a candidate forum next week at the Moody Community Center to give you the opportunity to hear from them before you vote in November. Spanish interpretation will be available. Click here for more info .

When: 9/26, 6-8 pm
Where: 3725 Fulton Street
Old Sixth Ward:
Day of the Dead Workshop
MECA is holding a series of Día de Muertos/Day of the Dead workshops for those wanting to learn more about this annual Mexican tradition. Participants will be given a brief history of the tradition and tips on how to set up a traditional Ofrendas Altar.

When: Friday, 9/21, 7-8 pm.
Where: MECA, 1900 Kane Street
Emergency Response Training
The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program helps train people to be better prepared to respond to emergency situations in their communities. This class is coordinated by the City of Houston Homeland Security, is taught by subject matter experts, and is free of charge. Held on Mondays 9/10 - 10/29 at Greater First Baptist Church in Independence Heights ( 4411 Haygood St. ), you can send an email here to register and get more info.
Near Northside:
Community Meeting
Near Northside residents are encouraged to attend a planning meeting on the third civility ordinance in the Near Northside .
When: 9/20, 6-7:30 pm
Where: 2101 South St.
Free Family Nights at Children's Museum of Houston
Did you know that you and your family can attend a free family night at the Children's Museum of Houston? Click here for more info.

When: Thursdays, 5-8 pm
Where: Children's Museum of Houston
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!