February Is Love Your Pet Month | |
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Pet overpopulation is a serious public health, public safety, and quality of life concern for many Houstonians. Love Your Pet Month helps brings awareness to the problem of too many stray dogs and cats on our streets. Throughout the month of February, information and resources are available to support responsible pet ownership and provide free opportunities for spay/neuter surgeries, microchipping, vaccinations, and pet pantries. More information about Love Your Pet activities and opportunities can be found here.
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Construction Beginning at Denver Harbor's Nieto Park | |
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The improvements at Nieto Park will include: improving the sprayground surface, replacing playground equipment and the existing fall surface, replacing benches and picnic tables, adding a new exercise station, and replacing damaged concrete around the basketball court. Construction is expected to conclude in Summer 2023. More information on the Mayor's 50/50 program here
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First Ward: Tacos and Trash | |
Join neighbors to pick up trash on the east side of Houston Ave and join back together at Spring Street Bar at 9:50 for breakfast tacos & coffee generously provided by the owners of Spring Street Bar. More information here
When: Sat, Feb. 4th, 9:00am
Where: Meet at Spring Street Bar, 1920 Houston
| SN63's Inaugural Community Forum | |
Learn about the roles, responsibilities, and impact of elected officials within the Second Ward Community. For more information view here
When: Mon, Feb. 6th, 6:30pm
Where: Baker Ripley Gymnasium, 4410 Navigation
| Proposed Conservation Districts: Public Hearings | |
The Planning Department has been working with the Livable Places Action Committee over the last two years to update portions of the development code create more opportunities for walkability, affordability and equity. Conservation Districts is part of these efforts, and will help to preserve, maintain, and protect the character of neighborhoods having distinctive characteristics, cultural elements, and patterns of development within the city limits. More information here
When: Thurs, Feb. 9th, 2:30pm & Wed, Feb. 22nd, 9:00am
Where: City Hall Council Chambers, 901 Bagby ST.
| Dress For Success Houston | |
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Dress For Success provides professional attire and interview preparation to women ready to enter the workforce. All services are delivered at no cost to clients. For more information and how to donate view here
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10,000 Small Business Program | |
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The program is accepting applications for Summer Cohort 2023. The National Goldman Sachs program helps entrepreneurs create jobs and economic opportunity by providing access to practical education, capital, and support services. Apply here and more information here
Deadline to apply is Feb. 8th, 2023
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Affordable Connectivity Program | |
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The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a government program that provides eligible households with a credit of up to $30/month towards internet service. You may be eligible to get Internet Essentials or Internet Essentials Plus from Xfinity or another service provider when you qualify for and enroll in ACP. Apply today if you participate in programs like Lifeline, SNAP/EBT, Medicaid, or free and reduced-price school lunch. For more eligibility information, visit fcc.gov/acp or xfinity.com/acp to determine your eligibility and sign up or call 844-389-4681
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Increase in Youth Mental Health Trainings | |
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The Mayor’s Office of Education’s Be Well, Be Connected program has trained 350 mental health counselors across 174 schools to assist students in response to the increase of mental health challenges among young people in the United States. The trained counselors have the impact of reaching more than 110,000 students in the Greater Houston area. More information here
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Hazard Mitigation Plan: Public Survey | |
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The City is currently updating the Hazard Mitigation Plan and is in the public engagement phase. Council Member Cisneros encourages you to complete the survey. More information here y aquí. View the survey here o aquí
Deadline February 20th
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Homeownership Information Sessions | |
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Houston Habitat for Humanity hosts monthly virtual homeownership fairs in English and Spanish that are completely FREE! Watch past fairs here. Register for the upcoming session here
When: Sat, Feb. 25th, 9:00am - 12:30pm
Where: Register for link to virtual meeting
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Search For Summer Lifeguards | |
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Houston Parks and Recreation Department is looking for lifeguards to join their team as summer activities are around the corner. There is a $500 incentive to work throughout the summer! For more information and to apply view here
Apply before May 31st
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Houston Public Library Offering Fresh Starts | |
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The Houston Public Library is now Fine Free. Along with this change, HPL wants everyone to have a Fresh Start. From now until February 18th, visit a Houston Public Library location in person, bring back overdue items, and ask for your account to be cleared. They will clear any late fines and fees for lost or damaged items. To find the closest Library, here or call 832-393-1313 for more information.
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The Explorers Program focuses on educational training for youth on the purposes, mission and objectives of law enforcement. Participants will experience career orientation, leadership, and community service opportunities that challenge them to become good citizens of our city and country.
View a testimonial video here and for more information contact
HPD.Explorers@HoustonPolice.org
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With microchipping now mandatory in the City of Houston, BARC is providing FREE microchips for pets. So, pets that roam can find their way home. More information here
When: Mon-Tues, Feb. 6th-7th, 8am-10am
Where: 3300 Carr St. Houston Tx, 77026
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Health Department Updates on COVID, Monkey Pox, and Flu | |
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COVID-19
Houston's latest 14-day average COVID-19 positivity rate is 17.3%. Houston's CDC COVID-19 Community Level is currently MEDIUM. The following is still recommended:
Flu
The Houston Health Department encourages everyone ages six months and older to protect themselves, their family, and community by getting a flu shot now. People can receive flu and COVID-19 vaccines at the same time—in different arms—during a visit to their medical provider.
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Watch City Council Meetings Virtually | |
Watch Public Session and Agenda Sessions here | |
Need Additional Resources? | |
Check out our District H Resources Page for links and more information about available resources. Resources are updated every week. | | | | |
