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Conservation District in Independence Heights
The Planning Department understands there is confusion about the Conservation District process in the Independence Heights pilot program. For this reason, the required 30-day voting period is delayed until additional public engagement is done. Learn more about the Independent Heights proposal here.
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Near Northside Speed Cushions
Funded by Council Member Cisneros, speed cushions will be installed in Avenue Place in Near Northside in early October. The project should be completed in a month.
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TxDOT Planning and Environmental Linkages (PEL) Study
Texas Department of Transportation is hosting two public meetings to share transportation alternatives and receive public comments on (1) SH 225 at I-610 East, (2) SH 225 from I-610 East to SH 146, and (3) I-610 East from Telephone Road to Gellhorn Drive. Register for the virtual or in-person meeting here.
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Apple highlights TechConnect Partnership | |
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Check out two recent articles about Apple's support for TechConnect--a program founded by Council Member Cisneros and operating throughout Council District H.
Save-the-Date: TechConnect Fairs in District H parks on Saturday, Oct 28th! More info here.
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Tour de Northside and Annual Northside Festival | |
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Join the 10th Annual, 10-mile Tour de Northside bike ride and 2nd Annual Northside Festival.
When: Sat, Oct 7th, 8:30am - registration; 9am - ride; 11am - festival
Where: Start: Arnold Brewing Company (200 Lyons),
End: Northside Festival at the Naylor parking lot of the University of Houston – Downtown Science & Technology Building (315 N. Main St.)
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Sunday in the Park at Proctor Plaza | |
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Join Norhill Neighborhood Association for the Sunday in the Park event in celebration of their 100 year anniversary. Come for FREE music, games, and food! More info here.
When: Sun, Oct 8th from 12-4pm
Where: Proctor Plaza, 803 W. Temple
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Neighborhood Celebrations Continue | |
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Neighborhoods across District H are still hosting National Night Out and other events to celebrate community-building, neighborhood camaraderie, and strengthening police-community partnerships.
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Avenue Meadows Block Party
When: Sun, Oct. 8th, 4-7pm
Where: 58 Meadow Lea
Mexicans en Houston Neighborhood Event
When: Thurs, Oct. 12th, 6-9pm
Where: 2212 South St
Lindale Park Civic Club National Night Out
When: Sat, Oct 14th, 10:30-12:30pm
Where: St. Albans, 419 Woodard
Glen Park Civic Club Chili Cookoff
When: Sun, Oct 15th, 4:30-7pm
Where: 313 Lilac St.
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Wesley Community Center Block Party
When: Thurs, Oct. 19th, 4-7pm
Where: 1410 Lee Street
Barrick Elementary Trunk or Treat
When: Thurs, Oct. 26th, 4-7pm
Where: 12001 Winfrey Lane
Friends of Northline Neighborhood Event
When: Fri, Oct. 27th, 4:30-7:30pm
Where: Northline Elementary, 821 E. Witcher Ln
Burbank Middle School Fall Family Night
When: Thurs, Nov. 2nd, 5:30-7pm
Where: 315 Berry Rd
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Library's Hispanic Heritage Fiesta | |
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Visit the Hispanic Heritage Fiesta for great food, music, community services, and a Ballet Folklorico performance. Plus meet author Benjamin Saenz, who wrote f Aristotle and Dante: Discover the Secrets of the Universe.
When: Thurs, Oct 12th from 4-6pm
Where: Carnegie Neighborhood Library, 1050 Quitman St.
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Save the Date: Denver Harbor Clean-up | |
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Join Denver Harbor Civic Club and the Department of Neighborhoods for "Denver Harbor Matters / Lyons Ave Clean-up" event. Volunteers are asked to bring power tools and are invited to stay for lunch; register to volunteer here.
When: Sat, Oct 14th, 8:30-noon
Where: Cliff Tuttle Park, 702 Kress St.
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Greater Northside
Avenue, Wesley Community Center, Super Neighborhood 51, Baker Ripley, the Greater Northside Chamber of Commerce, Houston in Action, and LINK Houston is hosting a candidate forum for the District H position. Register here.
When: Wed, Oct. 11th 6-8pm, doors open at 5:30pm
Where: Avenue Center, 3517 Irvington Blvd
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Lindale Park
St. Patrick/San Patricio Catholic Church and Lindale Park Civic Club are hosting a District H Candidates Forum. For more information click here. Submit your questions in advance here.
When: Thurs, Oct 12th, 2023 at 6:30 PM
Where, In person: St. Patrick Catholic Church, 4918 Cochran St. or join virtually
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Tonight Starts Festival Chicano | |
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Miller Outdoor Theatre's 43rd Annual Festival Chicano includes three days of free performances.
When: Thurs - Sat, Oct. 6th, 7th, 8th, at 7 p.m.
Where: Miller Outdoor Theatre, 6000 Hermann Park Dr
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World Mental Health Remembrance | |
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Learn about mental health and its effects on the local community by participating in our World Mental Health Day of Remembrance. Learn about mental health, while enjoying food trucks, art auction, and butterfly release.
When: Tues, Oct. 10th from 6:15 – 8:15pm
Where: City Hall Reflection Pool, 901 Bagby St.
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Help Houston Parks: Share your feedback! | |
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The Houston Parks and Recreation Department is surveying the public for input to guide future planning of Houston’s parks, recreation facilities, and programs. Please take the 5- minute survey before Oct 15.
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Join Houston Police Department at Arandas Bakery for "Concha with a Cop" and get to know your local police officers. For more info..
When: Fri, Oct 20th from 8-10am
Where: 5307 Airline Drive, 77022
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BARC: MEGA Adoption Event | |
Apply for a Grant for Electric Mobility and EV Infrastructure | |
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The nonprofit Evolve Houston has a second round of eMobility Microgrants of up to $15,000 for projects centered on electric vehicles (EVs), charging infrastructure, and EV-oriented solutions in historically underserved neighborhoods in Greater Houston. Applications are due Sat, Oct. 14. Learn more here.
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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. | | | | |
