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January kicks off the State’s annual affordable housing 9% Tax Credit Program, housing developers looking to bring workforce apartment developments into eligible neighborhoods may be reaching out to civic organizations and my office to share information about their plans. Further information about the tax credit programs is available here. In addition, each application Council Member Cisneros receives pertaining to District H will be posted on the District H webpage for your reference.
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Recycle Your Christmas Tree! | |
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The City Solid Waste Department has opened 24 residential Christmas tree drop-off recycling locations throughout Houston through Tuesday, January 31, 2023.
Find a convenient location here.
Houston Fire Department wants to remind everyone about the dangers of the dried out Christmas Trees and easy it is to catch fire by giving a demonstration Thurs, Jan. 5th, 10:00am. RSVP by 8am by emailing martee.black@houstontx.gov
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45th Annual MLK Jr. Parade and Festival | |
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The Black Heritage Society has asked Mayor Turner to serve as this year’s grand marshal at the MLK Jr. Parade. Join the Mayor and fellow Houstonians in celebration of one of the most prominent leaders in the civil rights movement. More information here
When: Mon, Jan. 16th, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Where: Downtown Houston, Intersection of Lamar and Smith Street
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Case For Kids Youth Services | |
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If you are interested in applying to become an afterschool and summer youth services vendor for CASE for Kids, please go to the HCDE ebid system to register as a bidder here
Deadline to register: Tues, January 17th, 2:00pm
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With thousands of runners and spectators, it is the largest single day sporting event in the city. It is run concurrently with a half marathon and a 5 km race. For more information and if interested register here!
When: Sun, Jan. 15th, 7:01am (start time)
Where: Start location depends on Marathon selected. View race map here
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Search For Houston's Next Poet Laureate | |
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The role of the Houston poet laureate is to stimulate poetic impulse, foster appreciation of poetry in all its forms, and serve Houston residents and visitors with expressions of culture through words. The poet laureate will receive an honorarium of $20,000 through the City Initiative Grant Program of the City of Houston and serve from April 2023 through April 2025. For more information view here
Application Deadline: Midnight, January 29
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Avenue invites you to attend one of their virtual First-Time Homebuyers' classes in January. The class will teach you the ins and outs of the home-buying process. Register here.
When: Saturday, January 7th and 21st, 8am-4pm
Where: Virtual
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Homeownership Information Sessions | |
Houston Habitat for Humanity hosts monthly virtual homeownership fairs in English and Spanish that are completely FREE! Watch past fairs here. | |
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Free Movies at Discovery Green | |
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Discovery Green and Bank of America present free family movie nights every Thursday in December and January. Pack a picnic and a blanket and enjoy the movie School Of Rock this Thursday. View the full schedule here
When: Thursdays in January, 7pm
Where: Anheuser-Busch Stage, Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney, 77010
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Complete Communities Civic Leadership Training | |
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Register today for the next session of this civic leadership training program.
The program is sponsored by the Houston Health Department and addresses health inequalities by building community capacity. Gain knowledge and skills, and learn how to connect and engage with community resources, experts, and officials. FREE of charge!
More information here
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BARC will host a FREE food pantry with the Houston Humane Society. For more information and events view here
When: Wed, Jan. 18th, 8:00am- 9:00am
Where: BARC Shelter, 3300 Carr St.
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Help prevent sanitary sewer overflows by remembering to throw grease away!
- Pour fats, oils, and grease into a safe container
- Cool in fridge
- Toss in the trash
Remember to only flush the 3 P's: Pee, Poo, and (Toliet) Paper!
More information here.
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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 13.7%. Houston's CDC COVID-19 Community Level is currently LOW. The following is still recommended:
Monkey Pox
As of Tuesday, January 3rd, there are 714 confirmed Monkey Pox cases in Houston. The threat remains low. However, it is still recommended to take precautions and be aware of symptoms and the next steps.
- Rash may appear and can be extremely painful
- Flu-like symptoms
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People who develop a rash need to avoid direct contact with other people and contact their healthcare provider as soon as possible.
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For more information Houston Health Department.
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. | | | | |
