City Council Redistricting | |
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The updated Voting Precinct list by Council District and Demographics table have been posted here along with the proposed redistricting plan available to view.
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Houston Health Department Urges People To Get Flu Shot Now | |
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Protect yourself and your family against the flu by getting vaccinated. The Houston Health Department is now offering flu shots at its health centers to everyone age 6 months and older, with or without insurance. Costs are based on a sliding scale fee, up to $15 depending on income.
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Attention Civic Clubs: National Night Out Is Coming! | |
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Please contact the District H office if your civic club is planning on participating in the 39th Annual Houston/Harris County National Night Out on Tuesday,
October 4th, 2022 from 6:00-9:00pm!
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Join Houston Habitat for Humanity for a Virtual Homeownership Fair! Learn how you can become a Houston Habitat homeowner, interact with experts, and get practical advice. This online event is FREE and open to the public. This event will be in English and Spanish. Learn more and register here
When: Sat, Sept 24, 9:00am - 12:30pm
Where: Online (register to receive link)
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Mayors Office of Cultural Affairs | |
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In addition to the Houston Music Advisory Board’s approval, MOCA is launching the Houston Music Directory where musicians and music businesses can now register.
If you know any musicians and/or music industry folks, feel free to share and encourage registration for the Music Directory: Listing Login - Reel-Scout
You can also navigate to the registry via the MOCA page, just click on Music Directory in the list of links.
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3-Day Crime Prevention Workshop | |
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The National Crime Prevention Council will facilitate this three-day workshop that will cover core strategies for Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED). Workshop participants will discuss and prioritize their communities’ specific challenges and work together to develop a basic CPTED-based action plan for their area. Register here
When: Tues-Thurs, Sept 27-29
Where: Fountain Life Center, 14083 South Main
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Submit Your Comments on Two METRORapid Projects | |
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METRORapid University Corridor
Take a virtual tour of what the 25.3 mile line METRORapid University Corridor will look like as it passes through Second Ward and the Northside.
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Learn more about the University Corridor project and submit your comments here.
METRORapid Inner Katy Corridor
View a virtual tour of the project that aims to develop a new MetroRapid line running for 7.6 miles on I-10 West in this Inner Katy Corridor area, including stations at Shepherd/Durham and Studemont.
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Learn more about the Inner Katy Corridor project and submit your comments here.
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Greater Northside National Night Out | |
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The Greater Northside has planned an eventful night out for the community. There will be food, DJ Eric, games, raffles, and more for the family to enjoy and interact with others.
When: Thurs, Oct 6th, 4:00-7:00pm
Where: Wesley Community Center, 1410 Lee St.
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Join the community in celebrating Dia De Los Muertos and Hispanic Heritage Month at MECA's 45th anniversary gala. All sponsorships go towards honoring our past, celebrating our future festival, and MECA programs. Click here to register. Be sure to wear your festive attire!
When: Fri, Sept 23rd, 7:00pm
Where: Dow School, 1900 Kane St.
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Houston Public Works invites residents of all Council Districts to participate in the 2022 Engage Houston Championship! The Council District with the highest number of constituents registered on www.engagehouston.org from Oct. 1st - Dec. 31st will be declared the winning District.
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Houston Water Upcoming Events | |
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As part of the national education campaign Houston Public Works invites the community to participate in fun and educational events/programs that benefit the community. Some events even have cash prizes for participants.
For more information visit Houston Public Works or here to view the events flyer.
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Join College Community Career and Y Teen L.I.F.E. for COLLEGE DAY 2022! Meet representatives from various Colleges, Universities and Career fields, learn about admissions and get FREE SWAG. This is the OFFICIAL KICKOFF to College & FAFSA Month that you don't want to miss.
FAFSA completion assistance available for high school seniors! Register here
When: Sat, Oct 1st, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Where: Tellepsen Family Downtown YMCA, 808 Pease St.
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Serving Up College and Careers | |
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The FAFSA and TASFA application for financial aid to help pay for college will open on October 1st. GRADcafé will be ready to provide assistance if you need help completing your application at any of their locations.
They will also be hosting an informative workshop to provide information that will prepare you for a successful FAFSA or TASFA application completion. You can register for the workshop here. For more information and events visit here or their newsletter.
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Rise and Shine Breakfast with Boys & Girls Club | |
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The Rise & Shine Breakfast is an opportunity to learn about the services and programs Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston provide to more than 33,000 at-risk youth, through after-school and summer programs. There is no cost to attend the breakfast, however attendees are asked to make a contribution to support the thousands of youth and teens who need us most in our community. View here for more information and how to register
When: Thurs, Sept 29th, 7:30am
Where: River Oaks Country Club, 1600 River Oaks Blvd
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Youth Police Advisory Council Application | |
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HPD encourages Houston area high school students to apply for the 2022-2023 Youth Police Advisory Council (YPAC). In addition to meeting with Police Chief Troy Finner and other HPD leaders to discuss issues affecting youth and the community, YPAC members also give back by participating in community service projects. The application deadline is October 1, 2022. Applications are available here
To stay up to date with any events or findings in the Houston area involving HPD, visit the HPD Facebook page.
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BARC is hiring additional staff, view all of the additional positions here
BARC is also hosting Pet Resource Fair
- Owned pets residing in the City of Houston and Harris County can benefit from free cat and dog vaccinations, free microchipping, pet food pantry, and more on a first-come-first-served basis
When: Sat, Sept 24th, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Where: James Driver Park, 10918 Bentley St.
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Timely information during emergencies is important! AlertHouston delivers critical information to Houston residents regarding current conditions, expected impacts, and protective actions to keep themselves and loved ones safe. Register here.
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Health Department Updates on COVID and Monkey Pox | |
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COVID-19
Houston's latest 14-day average COVID-19 positivity rate is 16.4% which is a decreasing trend from previous weeks. Houston's CDC COVID-19 Community Level is currently MEDIUM. The following is still recommended:
Monkey Pox
As of Thursday, Sept 20, there are 599 confirmed Monkey Pox cases in Houston. The threat remains low. However, it is still recommended to take precaution and be aware of symptoms and next steps.
- Rash may appear and can be extremely painful
- Flu-like symptoms
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People who develop a rash need to avoid direct contact with other people and contact their health care provider as soon as possible.
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For more information Houston Health Department
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Need Additional Resources? | |
Check out our District H Resources Page for links and more information about available resources. Resources are updated every week. | |
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