Council Member Cisneros and the District H team wish you a Safe and Happy Thanksgiving!
As a reminder, the City of Houston will be celebrating the holiday on November 26th & 27th, and the District H office will be closed during this time. Please contact 311 with city-related issues, or 911 in the case of an emergency.
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There is NO Thanksgiving Parade this year because of concerns that it would become a super spreader event. The person you are most likely to catch COVID from, is a member of your own family. Protect your family and the people you love by being safe and celebrating differently this year.
The CDC recommends limiting your Thanksgiving celebration to members of your household.
View the CDC's recommendations here.
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New Testing Sites in District H |
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The Denver Harbor Multi-Service Center will have Walk-Up or Drive-thru COVID-19 testing on November 23-26th 10AM - 6PM and November 28 10AM - 3 PM. The test administered is the nose self-swab and no appointment is required.
UMMC at 510 W Tidwell will have drive-thru COVID-19 Testing on November 23-25th, 8AM - 3 PM. The test administered is the nose swab collected by healthcare workers and no appointment is required.
Houston's postivity rate continues to rise and has now increased to 8.8%. Please be safe this holiday season by continuing to wear a mask and practice social distancing. Please get tested if you believe you have been exposed to COVID-19. Information on dates, times, and locations of testing sites are available on the City of Houston's Free COVID-19 website.
Call 832-393-4220 to reach the COVID-19 call center.
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Thanksgiving "Grab'n Go" Event |
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November 26, 10 AM - 2 PM
City Wide Club Grab n' Go at the George R. Brown Convention Center. More information here. |
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Trash Pick-Up Holiday Schedule |
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Thursday, November 26, 2020 (Thanksgiving Day)
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, November 27, 2020
Thursday’s Garbage, Thursday’s B-Week Curbside Recycling, Yard Waste and 4th Thursday’s & 4th Friday’s Tree Waste collected. The Neighborhood Depositories/Recycling Centers, Westpark Recycling Center, Environmental Service Center and The Reuse Warehouse open.
Saturday, November 28, 2020
Friday’s Garbage, Friday’s B-Week Curbside Recycling and Yard Waste 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.
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Virtual and In-Person Job Fair |
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SERJobs cordially invites you to participate in their Hybrid Job Connection Job Fair! All job seekers are welcome. Be sure to bring plenty of resumes and to wear business attire.
This event will service All Community Job Seekers!
Date: December 2, 2020
Time: 10:00 am. to 1:00 pm.
Location: In-House - 1710 Telephone Rd, Houston, TX 77023 & Virtual - Zoom Invite
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Harris County Public Health will be providing free flu vaccines on Wednesday, December 2nd, 9AM - 2PM at the Hardy Community Center, 11901 W Hardy Rd, Houston, TX 77076 for Harris County residents ages 6 months and older, including, special vaccination for seniors 65 years and older. Appointments are recommended (walk-ins welcomed) space is limited. Call (832) 927-7350 to schedule an appointment. |
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In the Spirit of Thanksgiving, please consider volunteering or donating to the following events.
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Pancho Claus is seeking volunteers to decorate donation boxes, deliver donation boxes to collection sites, or sort toys. Come by the Latino Learning Center, 3522 Polk St 77003, to help out anytime from 12 PM - 4 PM, Monday-Saturday. Churches who would like to host a toy donation box at their church are encouraged to call the Pancho Claus Hotline at 713-208-0606. Read more about Poncho Claus here.
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Sam Houston MSTC is planning a Drive-Thru Posada Navideña to bring holiday cheer to the school community on December 17th. Come out and support by donating gifts, gift cards, etc. showcasing and advertising your work place. Please contact Hermelinda Cazares at HCAZARES@houstonisd.org if you want be a part of the event.
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Apply Now: Computer Access Program |
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The City of Houston has partnered with Comp-U-Dopt to distribute up to 1,900 computers. Free computers will be distributed to qualifying applicants from now through Dec 30 on a first come, first serve basis. Apply today!
While there are similar technology access programs for families with school-age children, this particular computer access program is open to other critical groups that were being overlooked, such as:
- Persons over age 65
- Persons with disabilities
- Households with children less than five years of age
- Opportunity youth (defined as persons ages 16-24 who are not currently enrolled in school or participating in the workforce)
Please share information about this program with friends or loved ones who might need assistance.
More information and application here. O r call 888-469-8365. View the flyer here: English and Spanish
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Houston Public Works (HPW) has removed three traffic signals on Quitman and replaced them with stop signs, which they believe will make the intersections safer and operate better.
The pilot project is expected to last approximately 3 months. At that time, HPW will assess community feedback and traffic data to make a final determination. If at any point during the pilot, there is a problem with safety or traffic operations, HPD may revert back to traffic signal operations immediately. Read about the pilot program here.
Please contact Katrina Bayer at katrina.bayer@houstontx.gov or 832-395-3010 for more information and to submit your comments.
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Construction documents for the North Main St. Bike Lane between Boundary and Pecore are 90% complete and construction may begin in the early spring. The bike lane will improve safety, connectivity, and will firmly establish that a high comfort bike lane on Main St crossing the highway, will be part of TXDOT's redesign of I-45.
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TxDOT is still accepting public comments on the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) through December 9th. Review the FEIS document here. Get tips for submitting your comments, fact sheets, and past presentations at this website.
Comments may be submitted to the Project Team:
- In person at the TxDOT Houston District Office, 7600 Washington Avenue, Houston, TX, 77007
- By mail to: TxDOT Houston District Office, Director of Project Development, P.O. 1386, Houston, TX 77251-1386
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By email to: HOU-piowebmail@txdot.gov
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COVID-19 Vaccine Perception Survey |
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The Houston Health Department is gathering information from Houston residents about perceptions of COVID-19 vaccines. Participation in this survey will help inform efforts to ensure Houstonians are educated and well-informed about the vaccine when it’s available. The survey does not request personal information and should take about 7-10 minutes to complete. Thank you for doing your part to make Houston Better. Together. Please fill out the survey here by November 30, 2020. |
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COVID-19 Financial Relief |
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Rental Assistance Program: Applications are being accepted for rental assistance for past due rent for September, October, and November. Landlords and tenants can sign up by going to the BakerRipley Portal. The BakerRipley COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program will end on December 30, 2020 or when funds are no longer available. To apply, click here.
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Lost Loved One Bereavement Fund: Memorial Assistance Ministries in partnership with Greater Houston COVID-19 Recovery Fund, United Way Houston, and Greater Houston Community Foundation have partnered up to assist families that have lost loved ones because of COVID-19. Financial assistance will be paid to immediate family members who resided in the same household of the deceased. Families can receive $3,500 per death in the household as well as information and referrals to grief counseling. More information here.
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Musicians and Music Venues Economic Relief Program: Provides immediate and short-term grant assistance to musicians and music venues that have been adversely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Application deadline is 5:00 p.m. on November 25. MOCA has tapped Mid-America Arts Alliance (MAAA) to administer the program. MAAA will host office hours and zoom webinars to assist with applications. Application and more information here.
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The Office of Business Opportunity will launch its 6th cohort of Build Up Houston in February 2021. The 7-month program is designed to increase the capacity of a small business. The program has expanded applications to include construction, hospitality, restaurants, and retail. November 30, 2020 is the deadline to apply. Apply here. |
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Learn Relevant Skills for Jobs In-Demand |
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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. Start now! |
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New Job Searching Information |
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Production Assistant in Medical Supply Warehouse in the East End: Call 281-542-7348 and ask for Krys Bryan or Diana Ortiz with Meador Staffing if interested. More information here.
Goodwill Houston Offers Free Job Training: More information here.
Graphic Design Paid Training: Ages 16-24 Virtual Career Training. More information here.
Free Tuition and Supplies for Healthcare Training! Provided by San Jacinto College, you can find more information and requirements here.
Call Center and Customer Service Training: Enroll here today!
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Need Additional Resources? |
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Check out our District H Resources Page for links and more information about available resources. Resources are updated every week. |
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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!
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