Council Member Cisneros and her District H Team are committed to working together with you for the betterment of all District H residents. Let's work together for strong, prosperous, and healthy neighborhoods. Stay connected 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.
New TxDOT Report on I-45: Public Comment Open Through 2/7/20
Learn about the biggest takeaways for the
Preferred Alternative I-45 design based on TxDOT's newly updated draft of the Community Impacts Assessment Technical Report by visiting this link. Due to requests received by Council Member Cisneros and others, TxDOT has extended the public comment period to 2/7/20; be sure to respond by then. Read Council Member Cisneros' letter to TxDOT requesting an extension of the deadline for public comment on the new draft here.
Upcoming I-45 Workshops
Based on community input collected last Fall by the City's Technical Team and the City's Planning Department, three workshops are scheduled to review possible alternative solutions to TXDOT's I-45 project. Come review the ideas that were generated and verify that the alternative proposals accurately reflect your input. More info here.
1/30/20; 6-8 pm at Emancipation Community Center (3018 Emancipation)
2/1/20; 10 am - 12 pm at Aldine Ninth Grade School (10650 North Fwy)
2/3/20; 6-8 pm at Harris County Dept. of Education (6300 Irvington)
Christmas Tree Recycling
Holiday trees can be dropped off at one of twenty-five (25) free drop-off locations, from now until 1/26/20, or residents with City of Houston collection can place their trees curbside for recycling on their Tree Waste day or for weekly yard waste collection. More info here.
Design Changes to Patton & Irvington Intersection
Due to its history of left-turn related crashes, Council Member Cisneros brought the concerns of community members who
frequently travel through the Patton & Irvington intersection to the Public Works Department, who have in turn developed three design alternatives to reduce the number of accidents. Learn more here.
Martin Luther King Parade
Mark
your calendar for Monday, January 20th, when the Black Heritage Society presents the 42nd Annual MLK Parade in Downtown Houston. More info here.
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