Celebratory Gunfire injures and kills people every New Year's Eve. Never handle a gun when intoxicated, and DO NOT fire your gun into the air. It is dangerous and illegal, and may take someone's life. Celebrate safely so that everyone will have a happy New Year's celebration this year. If you see something, call 911.

Stay connected with CM Cisneros and the District H Team by sharing this weekly newsletter with your neighbors, following the Council Member on Facebook and Twitter, visiting the District H website , and of course, calling (832-393-3003) or emailing the office (districtH@houstontx.gov) if you need assistance.

Houston's positivity rate increased to 11.2% this week. Please continue to wear a mask and practice social distancing. Get tested if you believe you have been exposed to COVID-19. Visit the City of Houston's Free COVID-19 website for dates, times, and locations of this week's testing sites or call 832-393-4220 to reach the COVID-19 Call Center. Stay socially connected, while physically distant. Visit the CDC's website for some ideas about how to celebrate differently.

Keep an eye out for the new mini murals being painted in District H that reach out to victims of human trafficking. The goal is for these street art installations to bring hope and provide a phone number to call for help. They are in the process of being installed at these four locations:

CITY HOLIDAY: No Collection today, all Solid Waste Facilities are closed. The Neighborhood Depositories/Recycling Centers, Westpark Recycling Center, Environmental Service Center and The Reuse Warehouse are closed.

Friday’s Garbage, Friday’s A-Week Curbside Recycling and Yard Waste and 1st Friday's Heavy Trash collected.

For more information about SWMD and its services, visit SWMD website, “LIKE” on Facebook, follow on Twitter @HoustonTrash, or call 3-1-1, the City of Houston’s Customer Service Helpline.

Today and tomorrow, BARC is offering free wellness appointments for cats and dogs. Please visit the BARC website to schedule your appointment.

Dog package: DA2PP-V vaccine, Bordetella Vaccine, De-wormer, Rabies Vaccine, heartworm test, 6-month of Tri-heart, 1 month of flea prevention, and a microchip.

Cat package: FVRCP vaccine, de-wormer, Rabies Vaccine, FeLV/FIV Test, one month of flea prevention for cats.

Mayor Turner announced that, the Texas Supreme Court has extended its emergency eviction relief program, which will impose a moratorium on evictions through March 15th. View Mayor Turner's full statement here.

As a reminder, all documentation for reimbursement must be submitted by 5:00 PM, Thursday, December 31, 2020. Any questions about the program or application can be directed to the Call Center at 832-393-0550. Please visit the Harvey Homeowner Assistance Program (HoAP) website for a the full list of requirements and for information about how to submit the application.

Join the Houston Public Library for their Reading Circle on Mondays and Thursdays at 4:30 PM. January's selection is Winterhouse by Ben Guterson. The next read-aloud is January 4th. Register here.

Join the Museum of Fine Arts on December 30th at 7 PM for a virtual music party to help ring in the new year. DJ Sun and DJ Chaney are putting together a song list to help groove into 2021 on the Eve of New Year's Eve. More info here.

Bank of America is seeking 11th and 12th grade students who are making an impact on their community. Through the Student Leaders Program, Bank of America recognizes high school students who lead and serve in their own communities and beyond. Student Leaders are connected to tools and resources to help make communities better. Application closes January 29, 2021. More info here.

Texas CARES is providing 3 free COVID-19 antibody tests over a 6-month period to Texans (5-80 years of age). Texas CARES is offered by the UTHealth School of Public Health and the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS). More info 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. The program closes March 31, 2021. Start now!

Build Skills in Design and Digital Literacy with Paid Training: Ages 16-24, currently not in school or employed. The next cohort starts January 11th. More Information here.

Goodwill Houston Offers Free Job Training: For those with a median income of $37,000 or less and have a dependent under the age of 18. The next cohort starts January 19th. More information here.

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