Tune in to the next Childhood and Youth Committee Meeting on October 14th at 2pm to hear reports regarding City initiatives to improve equitable Internet access. Learn about Project Connectivity, and possible funding opportunities within the CARES Act. Learn about how Broadband may be addressed in the upcoming Legislative Session and what the City’s position is on expanding Internet Accessibility. The meeting will focus on Equitable Internet Accessibility.

The committee meeting will be streamed on HTV or can be watched online via this link.

The agenda is attached and the presentations will be uploaded on the Childhood & Youth Committee website. 

It's not too late to fill out the Census! The deadline to fill it out has been extended to October 31st.

Fill it out online at www.my2020census.gov, or call 844-330-2020.

Exercise your right to Vote with Free Roundtrip service to the polls on all Metro Local Bus, light- rail, and Metro Lift Paratransit services. All you need to do is inform the bus operator that you're going to, or returning from, the polls!

 • Saturday, Oct. 17

   • Saturday, Oct. 24

   • Monday, Oct. 26

   • Tuesday, Oct. 27

   • Wednesday, Oct. 28

   • Thursday, Oct. 29

   • Tuesday, Nov. 3

Need Rental Assistance? Funding is still available for the COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program. Landlords and tenants can still sign up by going to the BakerRipley Portal.

Even if the Landlord is not signed up, a tenant can still register and the City will try to help. To apply, click here.

Target Hunger will distribute fresh produce and other goods, first come, first served while supplies last. No pre-registration or documents required.

Monday October 12th

9am to 11am

Denver Harbor MSC, 6402 Market St.

Join the Houston Texans Cheerleaders and Toro at Sam Houston High School on October 17th from 10am to 2pm for a resource drive through and celebration with Avenue and the Texans. The first 500 cars will receive free food and Texans goodies! Check out more information here.

This Saturday from Noon until 5pm, bike on over to Sawyer Yards at 1502 Sawyer Street to view this weekends BCycle art display. Cool off from your bike ride and art adventures with a mint julep or cherry bounce frozen pop at Julep, where you can also grab light bites to go!

METRO will be replacing the Northline Transit Center at 7705 Fulton and building a new facility near the existing transit center.

Learn more here.

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. Start now.

Check the weekly update on Free COVID Testing Sites. Information on dates, times, and locations are available on the City of Houston's Free COVID-19 website. Call 832-393-4220 to be provided an access code and instructions on where to go. 

See the Long-Range Solid Waste Management Plan and complete the survey to share feedback. The survey closes October 31, 2020.

You can also attend the virtual meetings found here to ask questions and provide input.

COVID-19 Weekly Job Search Webinar: Learn about job searching during COVID-19 every Wednesday from 1PM to 2PM via Zoom. For links and more information click here.

Graphic Design Paid Training: Ages 16-24 Virtual Career Training starting October 12th. More information here.

Free Tuition and Supplies for Healthcare Training! Provided by San Jacinto College, you can find more information and requirements here.

Call Center and Customer Service Training: Classes Start October 12th! Enroll here today!

Petrochem Industry Careers: Learn more about Petroleum Industry careers on October 13th. Register for the workshop here.

*Please refer to the District H Resource page for more opportunities.*

Check out our District H Resources Page for links and more information about available resources. Resources are updated every week.

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!