Apply now at bit.ly/techconnect21! Interviews on June 26 for a job offer later this month.

Council Member Cisneros is hiring interns now to work at a new after school program that is coming to Community Centers in District H Parks this Fall. The TechConnect Program is moving to the FALL and will become a Parks After School Program. 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. The Delta Variant 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.

Get your COVID vaccine at one of the 27 Houston Health Department-affiliated sites. Find a location near you by visiting the COVID-19 Vaccine webpage or by calling the COVID hotline 832-393-4420 or 832-393-4301. All Houston Health Department vaccination sites welcome walk-ins and are accepting appointments.

Visit the City of Houston's Free COVID-19 website for dates, times, and locations of the City's testing sites, or call 832-393-4220 to reach the COVID-19 Call Center. The CDC recommends people who are not fully vaccinated get tested if they are symptomatic, had close contact with someone with confirmed COVID-19, or participated in activities that put them at high risk for COVID-19, such as attending large social, mass gatherings or being in crowded indoor settings.

Explore the history of some of the earliest families that lived in the City of Independence Heights, the first African American municipality in the state of Texas. More info here.

When: Saturday, June 19, 2021, 9 am - 5 pm

Where: Independence Heights

Join Houston Public Works for a virtual meeting and discussion about bikeways and signage to improve traffic safety on Parker Road, between Airline Drive and Exeter Street. If you have questions, contact bikeways@houstontx.gov or 832-395-2700. More info here.

When: Tuesday, June 22, 2021, 6:30 pm

Where: Microsoft Teams

Houston Public Works is proposing a necessary update for water and wastewater rates to cover the increasing cost of service. City Council has delayed the item until next week to allow the public to learn more about the need for the proposed rate increase. Water and wastewater rates must reflect the cost of service and must also meet the city’s legal requirements, which is what makes this rate adjustment a necessity.

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

The City of Houston and the Houston Land Bank are hosting a second in-person community meeting tonight at the Wesley Community Center, to seek input from Near Northside residents about the community’s hopes, needs, and dreams, to help shape the vision for new developments near Hardy Yards. This will be a hybrid meeting, so you can either attend in person or join online if you prefer.

Learn more about the proposed developments and how to give your input here. Please share your thoughts and ideas and help guide the process. If you have neighbors interested in learning more, invite them to join in person or connect virtually with us!

When: Thursday, June 17, 2021, 5:30 pm

Where: Wesley Community Center, 1410 Lee Street, 77009 or virtually Microsoft Teams

The Second Ward Complete Communities Initiative invites you to a Free Drive-In Movie Night at 333 S. Jensen Drive. Playing tonight is Dora and the Lost City of Gold. Bring your family and don't miss this event! Food will be available for purchase at the theatre.

When: Thursday, June 17, 2021, 7:45 pm

Where: 333 S. Jensen Drive, 77003

With the start of the 2021 hurricane season, Rebuilding Together and GAF, the largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer in North America, are partnering to offer a free roof restoration program to owners of single-family homes. This offer is for homeowners in the Mayor's Complete Communities which includes neighborhoods in the Near Northside and Second Ward. To learn more and to apply visit the website here.

In commemoration of Juneteenth-Freedom Day, the City of Houston and Lone Star College Houston-North present a fun family event for everyone. Enjoy delicious food, great music, family fun, giveaways, and more.

When: Saturday, June 19, 11 am-2 pm

Where: Lone Star College - Houston North, 4141 Victory Drive

Join Commissioner Ellis on the 2021 Freedom Trail Bike Ride. Click here for the flyer with ride details. If you are interested in participating in the ride, complete and email the participant waiver found here to dawn.hurd@cp1.hctx.net before the ride.

When: Sunday, June 20

Kicks off at 7 am, finish at Emancipation Park

Where: Historic Reedy African Methodist Episcopal Church,

2018 Broadway Ave, Texas State Hwy 87

Mayor Sylvester Turner, Harris County Precinct 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia, and Reliant have officially launched the 2021 Beat the Heat Program. Reliant has donated $70,000 allowing the Houston Health Department’s Area Agency on Aging to offer portable air conditioners to qualifying individuals. Older adults, people with disabilities, and other vulnerable individuals/families who do not have the means to cool their homes are encouraged to 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 click here.

Are you ready for a hurricane? Get 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.

Make Music Houston is a free, live musical celebration on June 21st, honoring the Summer Solstice, the longest day of sunshine in the year. Every kind of musician — young and old, amateur and professional — is encouraged to participate. All of it is free and open to the public.

Information on venues and performances can be found on the Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs website.

Everyone is invited to join in on this joyous celebration of music and the summer solstice!

Note that BARC will be closed to the public for all services Thursday, June 17 through Sunday, June 20, to address an unusually high presence of upper respiratory illness in the shelter. More info 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.

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) will have a public meeting regarding Union Pacific Railroad Company’s application for renewal and major amendment of Hazardous Waste Permit/Compliance Plan No. 50343 to authorize the following at the Houston Wood Preserving Works facility (4910 Liberty Road, Houston, Texas, 77026).

The meeting will be held virtually on Monday, June 21, 2021, at 6:00 PM for the public to provide input for consideration by the commission and for the applicant and commission staff to provide information to the public. Join here and enter Webinar ID 671-777-035. For those without internet access call 512-239-1201 at least 1 day prior to the meeting for assistance in accessing the meeting. More info here.

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

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

Where: 1602 State St, 77007

Goodwill Young Adult LifeLaunch: If you are between 18 and 24 years old and have been involved with the criminal justice system you may be eligible to enroll in classes starting June 21. More info here.

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 June 14th - 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!