Apply now at bit.ly/techconnect21! Interview this Saturday!

Council Member Cisneros is accepting applications for interns to work at a new after school program that is coming to Park Recreation Centers in District H Parks this Fall. The TechConnect Program is moving to the FALL and will become a Parks After School Program. Apply online now if you would like to be interviewed this coming Saturday and considered for a position. Job offers will be made next week.

TechConnect Interns MUST have an interest in technology and a desire to serve neighborhood residents. In addition to supporting access to technology, interns will lead STEM activities for after school campers at District H Park Recreation Centers. Learn more about the TechConnect Program here.

The Delta Variant of the Coronavirus is on track to become the dominant strain of the virus here in Houston. The Delta Variant is not only more contagious, it also more dangerous and causes people to become sicker and for their conditions to worsen more quickly. The good news is that COVID vaccines are highly effective against the Delta variant.

Free COVID-19 vaccinations are available at 29 Houston Health Department-affiliated sites across the city this week. The schedule is available on the vaccine page of the Houston Emergency Center Website and in this news release.

You can stop by and get vaccinated at the Wesley Community Center this Saturday.

Additional Neighborhood Libraries are scheduled to reopen by the end of the month for in-person use, so you can browse and borrow library items, use library computers or bring your own devices to connect to the library’s free Wi-Fi. Check here for hours of operation, as hours will vary by location.

The Carnegie Neighborhood Library will re-open Tuesday, June 29th 

Houston City Council voted this week to increase water and wastewater rates in a 12-4 vote. The new rates will go into effect September 1, not July 1st as originally proposed, and will have phased increases over the next 5 years. Water and wastewater rates must reflect the cost of service and must also meet the city's legal requirements, which made this rate adjustment necessary. Learn more about the necessity for the increase here.

Customers who need assistance in paying their water and wastewater bills will have several resources available to them through Customer Account Services.

The City of Houston and the Houston Land Bank have completed a series of community meetings to seek input from Near Northside residents to help shape the vision for new developments near Hardy Yards. Residents have until Friday, June 25 to provide input here.

A wrap-up meeting is tentatively scheduled for July 8 at 5:30 pm, with details to come soon. Please share your thoughts and ideas and help guide the development planning process.

Fe y Justicia Worker Center is hosting an open house and Cafectio con Policia at their new facility this Friday in the Near Northside.

Community members, allies and partners are all invited to learn about programs offered, share concerns and enjoy some coffee with special guests, Houston Police Chief Troy Finner and Houston Fire Chief Samuel Peña. Confirm your reservation here, or call 713-862-8222.

When: Friday, June 25, starts at 9:00 am

Where: 1209 James Street, 77009

Houston Solid Waste Management Department is now hiring 100 Commercial Truck Drivers and offering $3,000 signing incentive pay for critical positions. More info here.

SWMD is experiencing service delays in all quadrants of the City due to the increased amount of debris placed out for collection and the driver shortages.

If you haven't been to the North Main Street Marketplace in Independence Heights, you won't want to miss experiencing this month's event. Come out and support local vendors selling a variety of unique items.

When: Sunday, June 27, 1 pm - 5 pm

Where: 7203 North Main Street

Free roof restoration is available to owners of single-family homes within the Mayor's Complete Communities, which include neighborhoods in the Near Northside and Second Ward.

Learn more and apply here.

Learn more and sign up at WaterMyYard.org, or watch the Click2Houston video.

The annual Beat the Heat Program offers portable air conditioners to older adults, people with disabilities, and other vulnerable individuals/families who do not have the means to cool their homes. Call the Houston Health Department’s Area Agency on Aging at 832-393-4301 and apply for the program. For safety tips on staying cool at home this summer and to learn more here.

The Houston Independent School District launched its 2021 summer meals program last week, in conjunction with the start of summer school. Nutrition Services will host weekly curbside student meal pickup at 10 campuses which includes Sam Houston HS, Northside HS and Booker T. Washington HS. For more information click here.

Are you ready for a hurricane? Check out the Preparedness Guide for tips on how to develop and practice your emergency plan with your family. Having a plan helps keep everyone in your family safe and on the same page.

Learn more here.

Fostering a shelter pet from BARC is a great way to help make a difference without making a permanent commitment. BARC has many pets who are in need!

Get all the latest updates including the adoption process, fostering a pet, and mobile adoption events here.

HPD's Citywide Positive Interaction Program - "PIP" will return to meeting in-person in the month of July. The July 13th presentation is from the HPD Metal Theft Unit. More info here.

When: Tuesday, July 13, 2021, 7:00 pm

Where: 1602 State St, 77007

Hire Houston Youth: Over 800 jobs are still available! Applicants must be between 16-24 years old, reside in Houston City Limits, and commit to working through August 5th. Intern positions will work 32 hours per week and earn $10 per hour. Apply here.

Free Job Training for Many Careers provided by SERJobs. 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.

*Please visit 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!