If you missed City Council's Childhood and Youth Committee meeting, you can tune in here to learn about the critical role early childhood plays in creating equity later in life: view meeting here.
Dr. Quianta Moore talked about how the critical first years of a child's life can take shape and are predictive of a person's future. New federal funding in the American Rescue Plan is dedicated to lifting children out of poverty. Learn what the City of Houston and collaborative partners are doing to create a uniform system for quality subsidized childcare in Houston. The presentation can be found on the committee website. |
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View the City's statement regarding the Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 Vaccine here.
Schedule an appointment today to get vaccinated on Saturday April 17th
- Near Northside: Leonel Castillo Community Center at 9 am - 4 pm. Register here.
- Eastex-Jensen: Northside Health Center at 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. More info.
- Second Ward: BakerRipley Ripley House at 10 am - 4 pm. Register here.
Visit the COVID-19 Vaccine webpage or call the COVID hotline 832-393-4420 to schedule an appointment. You can also register for the HoustonRecovers subscription at AlertHouston.org to learn about new Houston Health Department appointments via text message, call, email, and/or push notification.
People who received their first dose of Moderna vaccine from the Houston Health Department during the week of March 15th and have not yet scheduled a second dose appointment, may show up without an appointment, as outlined here or call 832-393-5190 to schedule an appointment.
If you need assistance with registration, call the COVID-19 Call Center at 832-393-4220.
People 60 and older, call 832-393-4301.
People with disabilities, call the Aging and Disability Resource Center at 832-393-5500.
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Houston's positivity rate is now at 8.1% and it remains important to continue to Mask-Up, practice social distancing, wash your hands, and get tested. Visit the City of Houston's Free COVID-19 website for dates, times, and locations of this week's testing sites , or call 832-393-4220 to reach the COVID-19 Call Center.
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The deadline to apply for the Hire Houston Youth Summer Jobs Program has been extended! Youth between the ages of 16-24 can apply for a summer internship by visiting the Hire Houston Youth website.
Employers with job opportunities, internships or apprenticeships, are invited to post their positions on the Hire Houston Youth job board by visiting here. |
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This Earth Day, April 22nd, BikeHouston is launching a pilot program to clean up litter in bike lanes, and is introducing their concept in District H on Cavalcade in the Near Northside. Council Member Cisneros and the Greater Northside Management are supporting sponsors and invite interested volunteers to join. Meet up at 9 am at the the corner of Cavalcade and Edison Streets, or ride in with BikeHouston from Market Square, leaving at 8:30 am sharp. Sign up to volunteer here. |
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Major Closures on IH 45 This Weekend |
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TxDOT will be repairing the Quitman St. Bridge above IH 45 Northbound. IH 45 will be continuously closed from 9 pm on Friday, April 16th until 5 am on Monday, April 19th. View the closures below and more information here.
- IH 45 Mainlanes:
- IH 45 Northbound Mainlanes between IH 10 and Quitman St.
- Travis St. Northbound Entrance Ramp to IH 45 Northbound
- IH 45 Southbound Exit Ramp to Quitman St.
- IH 10 Eastbound:
- IH 10 Westbound Direct Connector to IH 45 Northbound.
- Quitman St.:
- Quitman St. Westbound at IH 45
- Quitman St./White Oak Dr. Eastbound at Houston Ave.
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If you are in need of food, visit one of these upcoming events:
- Food Mobile at R. Martinez Elementary in Denver Harbor, April 16th, 9 am - 12 pm, More info here.
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Wesley Food Pantry, in the Near Northside, April 17th, 10 am - 12 pm, More info here.
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UHD Pop-Up Event, April 21st, 3-6 pm, at UHD Daly Lot, 500 Main 77002. More info here
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St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church will have their Spring Bazaar this Saturday evening and Sunday morning, April 17th and 18th. Come join the fun and stop by for food, music, and a raffle. More info here. |
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The YMCA Children’s Academy at MD Anderson has moved down the street into a new home at Avenue Center. The program is now located at Irvington and Collingsworth and has been renamed as the YMCA Children's Academy at Avenue. More info here. |
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Autonomous Vehicles in Woodland Heights |
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Residents of Woodland Heights can get their pizza delivered by Nuro's R2 uncrewed autonomous vehicle. If you have questions about Nuro's vehicles operating in your neighborhood, email feedback@nuro.ai or call 1-833-NURO-BOT. |
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Girl Scouts from the San Jacinto Council are partnering with Zero Waste Houston to host a drive-thru, compost and food waste drop-off for the next 8 weeks at the Historic Heights Fire Station. The pilot program will run on Wednesdays from 5-8 pm, starting April 14 through June 2.
Find a list of accepted and not accepted items here.
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Helping Households Connect |
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The Federal Communications Commission has launched an Emergency Broadband Benefit Program to help households struggling to pay for internet service during the pandemic. This new benefit will connect eligible households to jobs, critical healthcare services, and virtual classrooms. More info here. |
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"Lights Out Nights" Helps Migrating Birds |
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All businesses, residents, and building managers are encouraged to Turn Off Non-Essential Exterior Lighting from 11 pm to 6 am, during the period of peak migration for birds through Texas, April 19 - May 7.
Most North American migratory birds travel at night, and lights on buildings can attract and disorient these birds, resulting in fatal collisions with buildings.
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Housing Advocate Collective Meeting |
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April is Fair Housing Month, so the next Housing Advocate Collective meeting will feature fair housing and rental assistance discussions.
The Housing and Community Development Department invites non-profit organizations and advocates working in housing, community development, and disaster recovery to attend virtually on Thursday, April 15, from 3:30 - 5:00 pm.
Join online here or by calling 936-755-1521, Conference ID 537-251-421#
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Rebuilding Together is offering free home repairs to qualifying homeowners. Repairs include Winter Storm Home Repair, Community Revitalization in Second Ward, and Wheelchair Ramps. Homeowners must meet income requirements, be a senior, or a veteran. More info here. |
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Job and Training Opportunities |
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McDonald's Drive-Up Hiring Days: April 13-15 drive-up to any McDonald's location and receive an interview opportunity on the spot, no prior scheduling required. More info here.
Aviation Maintenance Jet Camp for High School Juniors and Senior: See where a career in Aviation Maintenance can take you. More info here.
Free Job Training for Pediatric Dental Assistant, Certified Logistics Technician, and Electrician. Starting April 19th and provided by SERJobs. Text JOB to 69922 to apply. More info here.
Hire Houston Youth: The deadline to apply for a summer job has been extended! Applicants must be between 16-24 years old, reside in Houston City Limits, and commit to working June 14th - August 5th. Intern positions will work 32 hours per week and earn $10 per hour. Apply 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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