District H News

Important Voting Information

Here are some additional important dates to prepare you for 2022 voting. 

View Voting and Ballot information here:

Early voting: ENDS November 4th, 7am-7pm, (ONLY on Thurs, Nov 3rd the polls will open until 10:00pm 

Mail In Ballot: Deadline was October 28th

General Election: November 8th

Learn about the City of Houston Bond Election Information here

Astros Watch Party

You can join Houstonians at Minute Maid Park for the Official World Series Watch Party, for away game #5 this Friday night! Catch the game on the big screen and enjoy festivities around the ballpark including live music, caricature artists, face painters, games, food trucks, and more. Vouchers for the World Series Watch Party are $1! Get your voucher here

Turkey Drive

Saving Grace Ministries is hosting a turkey drive for the community. Come get your turkey in preparation for the Holiday season!

When: Sat, Nov 5th, 9:00am - until the last one is gone

Where: 1316 Bragg St.

Honoring Reverend Dr. Calvin Abraham

You are invited to join the Independence Heights community in celebrating life of Reverend Dr. Calvin Abraham, a respected and much loved community leader and activist whose contributions made him a pillar in the community.

When: Sat, Nov 5th, 10:00am

Where: Bella Vista Missionary Baptist Church

Good Brick Tour

Preservation Houston invites you to tour five exceptional historic homes, 3 of which are in District H. Learn more about the tour and reserve your tour tickets here.

When: Sat, Nov 5th and Sun Nov 6th, 12:00pm - 5:00 pm

Where: Various locations 

Dream With Alebrijes

This FREE family-friendly festival will feature music, dance performances, food vendors, and the unveiling of temporary sculptures by six Houston Latinx artists. The artists have created large-scale, fantastical figures inspired by the Mexican folk-art alebrije tradition. Additionally, the festival celebrates the Museum collection of Latin American and Latinx art and the opening of the exhibition Golden Worlds: The Portable Universe of Indigenous Colombia. For more information view here

When: Sun, Nov 6th, 1:00pm - 6:00pm

Where: The Brown Foundation, Inc Plaza 5101 Montrose Boulevard and

Cullen Sculpture Garden, Montrose Boulevard at Bissonnet Street

Childhood and Youth Committee Meeting

Please join CM Cisneros for next week's meeting of the Childhood and Youth Committee and also learn about City programs through My Brother's Keeper that stem violence in youth. The meeting will be streamed on HTV and Microsoft Teams on November 9th at 2 pm or can be watched in person at the Council Chambers. 

The public may sign up to speak by filling out the online form here or by calling 832-393-3003 no later than 12 pm on November 9th.

Coat Drive

Join community members in donating to the coat drive benefitting Burrus Elementary and Kennedy Elementary. For more information view here or call Natasha Johnson at 713-410-7599

When: Sat, Nov 12th, 10:00am - 2:00PM

Where: Precinct One CERT 803 Crosstimbers, or Pruitts in the Heights, at 7518 North Main

 Apollo 10 ½: A Space Age Childhood

This film is a love-letter to Houston, shown through a sweetly nostalgic lens as it depicts our community’s deep relationship with NASA and space exploration. Generations of Houstonians will have a blast sharing in the humor and heart of this story as they gather with friends and neighbors at one of the most beautiful spots in town, Miller Outdoor Theater. Find more information here

When: Fri, Nov 4th, 7:30pm

Where: Miller Outdoor Theatre 

Independence Heights Resilience Program

As the Planning Department continue their public engagement, it’s very important that they receive input from as many residents as possible. This will ensure that the communities vision is captured, that they hear concerns and value feedback. Recently, they have updated the Neighborhood Resilience Plans’ Let’s Talk Houston web page with a new survey. Share your input here 

HPD Youth Programs

BARC: Become a Foster Today

Health Department Updates on COVID and Monkey Pox

You Can 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.