District H News
Denver Harbor: Council Member Cisneros' Third TechConnect Fair Today, 6/29
Learn to code, participate in interactive tech activities, and enjoy  FREE FAMILY FUN  at the third of four annual TechConnect Fairs. HCC Manufacturing and the TechConnect Interns will join Council Member Cisneros at today's event. Click here for details on each of the 2018 TechConnect Fairs.
When: Friday, June 29th, 1 pm - 4 pm
Where: Denver Harbor Multi-Service Center, 6402 Market Street.
Eastex-Jensen: Houston Arts Alliance (HAA) Grants Workshop
Council Member Karla Cisneros invites you to a workshop in District H on current and upcoming funding opportunities for individual artists and community-based organizations with arts/cultural programming. Come learn about HAA's different grant categories, eligibility requirements, deadlines, grant writing tips and other resources available through HAA.
When: Friday, July 13th, 4:30 pm | Where: Dreamworks Studio, 8321 Jensen Drive
Project Manager Needed
MECA and Lawndale seek a temporary contract Project Manager/Curator to oversee the success of the Retablos31 exhibition opening in conjunction with MECA's Dia de los Muertos month-long celebration and the related silent auction to take place on 11/2. Call Alice at 832-865-6157 for info.
Memorial Park Connectivity Meeting
Interested in Memorial Park's future connectivity? Get an update from Houston Parks and Recreation Department, Uptown Development Authority, and Memorial Park Conservancy as they share their studies and proposed hike and bike trail designs to improve access to and from Memorial Park.
When: Monday, 7/9/18, 6-7:30 pm
Where: St. Theresa's Catholic Church, 6622 Haskell St.
COH Floodplain Ordinance &
Ch. 19 Guidelines
The City is seeking public input on Chapter 19, which includes the City of Houston’s Floodplain Ordinance. The City adopted amendments to Chapter 19 in April 2018 and Chapter 19 will become effective on September 1, 2018. To learn about the Floodplain Ordinance, Chapter 19 Guidelines, public meetings, FAQs, and how to submit your input, click here for more information and to submit input on Chapter 19 Guidelines before today, June 29th.
Houston Arts Alliance
2019 Grant Opportunities
Let Creativity Happen! More info here.
  • Max Award: $2,500
  • Next deadline: 7/2/18, 5:30 pm
Support for Organizations I&II More Info here.
  • Opens: 7/13/18; Closes: 8/17/18
  • Support for Organizations I Max Award: $75k
  • Support for Organizations II Max Award: $25k
Support for Artists & Creative Individuals
  • Opens: 8/10/18; Closes: 9/10/18, 5:30 pm
  • Max Award: $15,000, more info here.
Festival Grants More info here .
  • Opens: 8/24/18; Closes: 9/24/18, 5:30 pm
  • Max Award: $10,000
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!