District H News

February is Love Your Pet Month

Take advantage of free services and opportunities to care for you pets during Love Your Pet Month! More information can be found here.

Free Spay/Neuter Surgeries in Eastex Jensen with Houston PetSet Mobile Clinic view here:

When: Every Sunday - Wednesday in the month of February

Where: Houston PetSet

Pet Food Pantry with Houston Humane Society in Independence Heights view here:

When: Friday, Feb. 17th, 9-10am

Where: 7302 N Main St.

Vaccine Clinic with Houston Humane Society in Port Houston view here

When: Sat, Feb. 18th, 9am- 1pm

Where: 7921 Flaxman, 77029

Free Pet Wellness Clinic - BARC District H Pet Wellness Days view here:

When: Sun, Feb. 19th, (appointment only)

Where: 3200 Carr St

Student LYP Photography Exhibit

When: Feb. 23rd - April 2nd

Where: Museum of Fine Arts

Hardy Downtown Connector

Join the Harris County Toll Road Authority for an interactive Community Workshop and share your feedback and vision for the Hardy Downtown Connector. More information here.

When: Wed, March 1st, 6:30 - 8:30pm

Where: Sherman Elementary School

A New Pathway to Preserve Neighborhoods

City Council will hold a Public Hearing on Conservation Districts at next week's City Council meeting. The proposal to create Conservation Districts could provide a more flexible way for property owners to protect their community’s character and address other concerns stemming from redevelopment.

Learn more about Conservation Districts here

Persons wishing to speak at the hearing view here

When: Wed, Feb. 22nd, 9:00am

Where: City Hall Chambers, 901 Bagby St.

2023 Black History Month Lineup at Avenida Houston

Make connections, discover, and celebrate Houston’s rich diversity. This year’s programming will feature art, music, vendors, and activities for the entire family that reflect some of the best of our city. Everyone is invited to participate in several free events and experiences throughout the month of February as we highlight the heritage and contributions of African Americans. More info here

Live music featuring:

• Cupid

• Madicin

• Clynese

The Vibe Lounge featuring DJ Rob G

When: Sat, Feb. 18th, 2-6pm

Where: Avenida Houston

Mayor Turner's Gun Buyback

As a part of the One Safe Houston Initiative, Harris County Precinct 1 and Harris County Sheriff's Office will host the gun buyback program. The gun buyback is one tool in the One Safe Houston initiative, a comprehensive holistic approach to reducing violent crime. More info here

When: Sat, Feb. 18th, 8:00am - 12:00pm

Where: Alexander Deussen Park, 12303 Sonnier St.

Search For Summer Lifeguards

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

Infrastructure Updates

Houston Public Works notified Council Member Cisneros' office about the following projects that will begin construction in the coming weeks:

• The South Lockwood Paving and Drainage Subproject 1 (from Crites St. to Suburban St.) is nearing completion of design and new documents have been uploaded to the Engage Houston project page. The project provides engineering design for reconstruction of the existing four and six-lane, divided concrete roadway with curbs, storm sewer, sidewalks, driveways, street lighting, traffic control, and necessary underground utilities. Construction is set to commence on the project in Fall 2023. More information here



• Sidewalk Program Project on Colfax and Hoffman Streets in Denver Harbor, See project map here

• Additionally, all Public Comments submitted during the comment period for the Eight upcoming Neighborhood Traffic Management Program projects across District H have been compiled and reviewed. Designs are being finalized for construction in the coming months. Click here to learn more about CM Cisneros's prioritization process for NTMP funding.

Second Chance on Career Online High School Enrollment

HPL’s Career Online High School program is expanding and has new scholarship money to offer to students aged 21 and up who have never finished high school. Students who complete the program can earn an accredited high school diploma as well as a career certificate in one of 10 different career paths. More information and instructions here.

Increase in Youth Mental Health Trainings

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

Hazard Mitigation Plan: Public Survey

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

Homeownership Information Sessions

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

BARC Mobile

BARC is on the move! They will be holding an adoption event at Petsmart. Adoption fees will be 5 dollars for dogs 5 months or older. More information here

When: Sat, Feb. 18th, 11-3pm

Where: PetSmart, 1907 Taylor St

Health Department Updates on COVID, Monkey Pox, and Flu

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.