Last Week of LOVE YOUR PET Month |
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February is winding down but there are still opportunities to Love Your Pet with FREE services and events sponsored by Council Member Cisneros.
Northline - Pet Vaccine Clinic with Houston Humane Society
Free vaccinations for rabies & distemper. Register here.
Where: Clark Park Recreation Center
When: Sat, Feb 26, 11am-1pm
Eastex Jensen - Houston BARC/PetSet Mobile Clinic
Free Spay/Neuter Surgeries in Eastex Jensen. Learn more here.
Where: Jensen Square, 9111 Jensen Dr.
When: Sun, Feb 27; Mon, Feb28; Tues, Mar 1
Second Ward - Kids' Fest with Houston Humane Society
POSTPONED due to forecasted weather.
Where: Settegast Park
When: TBD
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South Lockwood Paving and Drainage Project |
Plans for improvements to South Lockwood from North of Crites St to Suburban St are now available for public viewing through Houston Public Works' Engage Houston website. The project will reconstruct the existing four- and six-lane, divided roadway with curbs, storm sewer, sidewalks, driveways, street lighting, traffic control, and necessary underground utilities.
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East End Farmers Market Celebrates Mardi Gras |
Join the fun this Friday night for the East End District's Mardi Gras-themed, Last Friday Night Market. There will be live zydeco music, crawfish, and performances by the Milby High School Marching Band and Dance Team, and plenty of food and artisan vendors.
When: Friday, Feb 25, 6-10pm
Where: Navigation Esplanade, 2500-2800 Navigation Blvd
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Resource Distribution in Eastex Jensen |
Joseph House Community Outreach Center will hold a Resource Distribution Event this Saturday. Available items include food, clothes, shoes, small appliances, gardening items, and household goods. No registration necessary. Distribution will continue while supplies last. Learn more here.
When: Sat, Feb 26, 9am-2pm
Where: 13207 Orleans St
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Go Texan Day this Friday, Rodeo Parade on Saturday |
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Go Texan Day at Rodeo Roundup
When: Fri, Feb 25, 11am
Where: Houston City Hall in Hermann Square
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Rodeo Parade
When: Sat, Feb 26, 10am
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Emancipation National Historic Trail |
The National Park Service is currently working on the Emancipation National Historic Trail Feasibility Study and is seeking community input. The route was used by previously enslaved people to emigrate from Galveston to Houston following Emancipation. Three online meetings will be held to explain the study process, answer questions, and gather information. More info here.
When: Feb 25 at 9 am; Feb 26 at 9 am; and Feb 26 at 4 pm
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Now Enrolling in Near Northside! |
The Leonel Castillo Community Center now has a free community-based Pre-K3 and Pre-K4 public school. To inquire about admission requirements and to schedule a campus visit, call 832-496-4755. View the flyer here.
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Chuck Wagon Breakfast in Second Ward |
Stop by Frost Bank this Friday morning and start your day with a Chuck Wagon Breakfast in celebration of Go Texan Day.
When: Fri, Feb 25 7:30-9:30am
Where: East End Financial Center, 2240 Navigation Blvd.
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Near Northside and Second Ward Opportunity for Artists
-Environmental Storytelling Initiative Launches
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Houston Inspira is a public health storytelling campaign that is seeking local artists, musicians, playwrights, dancers, writers, and all creatives to engage with communities to educate, inform and activate via storytelling. The project is focusing on five Houston communities that face risks from elevated levels of environmental pollutants.
Submission deadline is March 31st. Learn more and apply here.
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Eastwood Park Beautification Event |
Mark your calendars for the Eastwood Park beautification and community event on Saturday, March 5th. The event will include tables with information about local organizations and opportunities. See flyer here.
When: Sat, Mar 5, 8-10am
Where: 5000 Harrisburg Blvd
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Vaccination and Testing Info |
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Vaccination and testing at Health Department-affiliated sites do not require proof of residency, citizenship, or insurance. People who get their first dose or booster shot at eligible vaccination sites will be entered into drawings for $1,000 gift cards and hundreds of $50 gift cards at select sites. Site locations, schedules, and appointment information are available on the City's COVID-19 webpage or by calling 832-393-4220.
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This Friday, February 25th is the last day to participate in Early Voting. Election Day for the Democratic Party and Republican Party Primary is next Tuesday, March 1st. Harris County registered voters can vote at any polling location in the county.
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Opportunities to Engage with Houston Police Department |
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Use this link to view One Safe Houston: the Mayor's Public Safety Initiative to Combat Violent Crime.
The Spring Houston Citizens' Police Academy will be held from March 2022 to May 2022. More info here.
The next Central District PIP meeting hosted by the Houston Police Department will feature a K9 Officer as the guest speaker.
When: Tues, Mar 1, 7pm
Where: 1602 State St.
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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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