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Join Council Member Cisneros for a District H Resource Fair at    St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church (501 Tidwell) on Saturday, August 24th from 10 am to 1 pm. View the bilingual flyer here . In addition to presentations, there will be attorneys, consulates, health care resources, literacy resources, education and child-care resources, banking services, housing & repair services, non-profits, and more to support and share info with the community.
Upcoming I-45 Workshops
The City and its technical team are gathering input to develop alternative designs and make recommendations to TXDOT and has developed an interactive map that can be accessed here. Please join Council Member Cisneros for the upcoming COH Planning Department Workshops on the IH-45 project. More info here . Additional workshops are being scheduled for late Sept./early Oct. (TBD).
Tonight, 8/15/19, 6 - 7:30 pm; Intro @ 5:40pm
Aldine Ninth Grade School, 10650 North Freeway
Accessible by METRO 56, 59, 99
Focus on Segment 1-North (Beltway 8 to N. Shepherd)

Sat., 8/17/19, 10 am - 11:30 am; intro @ 9:40am
Burrus Elementary School, 701 E. 33rd St.
Accessible by METRO 44 & 56
Focus on Segment 1-South (N. Shepherd to I-610)
District H Back to School Fairs & Giveaways
It's that time again! Prepare your family for the start of school by attending one of these District H events, which feature backpacks, school supplies, health resources, screenings, and more.

  • Every year, Council Member Cisneros delivers backpacks directly to District H elementary schools based on each individual school's needs. Council Member Cisneros understands that some families are unable to attend the various back to school events so her backpack initiative is unique in guaranteeing that every elementary school child will have a backpack on the first day of school. Learn more here.

  • When: Saturday, 8/17/19, 8 am - 10 am
  • Where: Morales Funeral Home, 2901 Canal Street

Back to School Backpack Raffles (Free vision screening; backpack raffle; treats)
  • When: Saturday, 8/17/19, 1 pm - 3 pm
  • Where: McDonald's, 3611 N. Main Street

Northside Back to School Block Party
  • When: Saturday, 8/17/19, 9 am - 12 pm
  • Where: Castillo Park, 1275-1299 Henry Street

AAMA Back to School Event
  • When: Tuesday, 8/20/19, 8 am - 12 pm
  • Where: 204 Clifton Street
New Pocket Park
Come share your thoughts and input for the old Metro Transit Center on N. Main!
When: Wednesday, 8/28/19, 6 pm - 7:30 pm
Where: Montie Beach Community Center, 915 Northwood Street
Impacted by Harvey?
It's not too late to ask for help! Attend the City of Houston Housing and Community Development Harvey Recovery Event to submit your application for assistance.
When: Saturday, 8/17/19
Where: East Early College High School, 220 N. Milby
Seeking After-School Program Providers
Council Member Cisneros funds after-school programs in schools, community centers, and churches each year in District H via CASE for Kids. If you are a provider for an after-school program and would like to be considered for this funding, please apply here by August 30, 2019 at 2 pm.
Children's Museum: Free Back to School Immunizations
Every Thursday for the rest of August, the Children's Museum will offer free immunizations to the first 150 children to arrive. These are administered by Texas children's Mobile clinic Program and to qualify, parents and guardians need to bring their child's immunizations records. More info here.
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!