District H News
Grand Finale of Love Your Pet Month
Council Member Cisneros invites you to be part of her annual Love Your Pet initiative, a project which includes a series of events and opportunities during the month of February in conjunction with the annual, international World Spay Month. Don't miss the two events below, which are serving as the grand finale of Love Your Pet Month.
  • Love Your Pet KIDS FEST, A Leap Day Celebration @ Moody Park 2.29.20. More info here.
  • Low-Cost Pet Vaccination Clinic @ Funeraria Del Angel 2.29.20. More info here.
Save The Date For The Annual CIP Townhall
The City of Houston conducts public meetings on the City's Annual Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) in each council district to obtain citizen input before preparation of the CIP. Join Council Member Cisneros at the District H meeting so you can contribute comments and suggestions about needed services and improvements. More info here.
When: 3/25/20, 6:30 pm
Where: Moody Park Community Center (Gym), 3725 Fulton
Seeking Summer Interns
Are you 16-24, interested in technology & service to the community? Council Member Cisneros encourages the youth of District H to apply for one of the 15 summer TechConnect Internships that she is offering and funding at community centers throughout District H. For more info, view the flyer here . Be sure to apply through the Hire Houston Youth platform by March 20th. 
Census 2020 Events/Opportunities
  • 2/28/20, 11 am @ Sam Houston HS, Room A132 (9400 Irvington)
Census 2020: Taking applications for full-time & part-time positions. Apply here.
Family Day: Land Ho!
Take advantage of free admission this Saturday at the Maritime Museum, where families will discover different techniques of nautical navigation with hands-on activities like plotting nautical charts, experimenting with a sextant, creating a working compass, and learning the patterns of a traverse board. More info here.
When: 2/29/20, 1 pm - 4 pm
Where: Houston Maritime Museum, 2311 Canal St.
Economic Development Meetings in Near Northside
Complete Communities has invited the  International Economic Development Council  to engage with economic development leaders in the Near Northside. RSVP via this link for any of the below meetings by Friday, February 28th.
Wednesday, 3/4/20 @ Moody Park (3725 Fulton)
  • 9 am: Welcome and Introductions
  • 10:30 am: Tour of the Area (Limited seats available)
  • 1:00 pm: Business Attraction
  • 2:30 pm: Small Business Development
Thursday, 3/5/20 @ Moody Park (3725 Fulton)
  • 9 am: Small Business and Commercial Assets
  • 10:30 am: Corridor Revitalization – Understanding the Community and Goals
  • 1 pm: Workforce Development - Asset Mapping and Driving Residents to Existing Resources
  • 2:30 pm: Opportunity Zones
Status of 2020 Affordable Housing Projects
The City's letters of support for this year's 9% Tax Credit Projects have been sent to the State, where the Texas Department of Housing & Community Affairs will make final determinations on which projects are selected. More info here.
Upcoming Civic Engagement Workshop
Dr. Christina Hughes will lead a series of workshops covering the basics of city, state, and federal government and how to become a more engaged citizen. Spanish translation, babysitting, and dinner all provided. More info and registration here.
When: 3/5/20, 5:30 pm - 7 pm
Where: Leonel Castillo Community Center, 2102 South St.
Downtown Rodeo Parade
Decorative floats intermingle with thousands of people on horseback to fill the streets with hoof beats and marching bands. Don't miss one of Houston’s most popular celebrations! More info here.
When: 2/29/20, 10 am (streets close at 8:30 am)
Where: Downtown. See best viewing spots here.
Apply by 3/27 Deadline: Summer Food Service Program
The Houston Parks and Recreation Department (HPARD) 2020 Summer Food Service Program for youth ages 1 to 18 will operate from June 1 through August 7. Churches, non-profits, apartment complexes, learning centers, and schools are encouraged to apply by the 3/27 deadline. To learn more about this federally-funded program, dial 713-676-6832 today to speak with the program manager or visit this website to apply.
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!