District H News

May this Thanksgiving be a welcome reminder of the special people and wonderful moments in life. Daily, I am grateful for the opportunity I have had as your Council Member to serve you and your neighbors. Sending my warm wishes to you and your families for a very Happy Thanksgiving!

Infrastructure Updates

Traffic Calming

Work authorization has been given to install speed cushions in Oakridge starting Monday, Nov. 20th. See location for the new speed cushions here.

TxDOT North Houston Highway Improvement Project Public Meetings

TxDOT will host a series of public meetings for the I-45 North Houston Highway Improvement Project. Visit the website to see all meetings--both online and virtual--here. The first meetings about Segment 3 have in-person and online options:

In-person

When: Wed, Dec. 6th from 5-7pm

Where: St. John's Downtown Church,

2019 Crawford St.

Virtual

When: Thurs, Dec. 7th from 5-7

Where: www.nhhippublicemeeting.com/segment3

Holiday Schedule for Solid Waste Pickup

In observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday, Houston Solid Waste Department has made changes to the collection schedule:

• Thurs, Nov. 23, Thanksgiving Day - NO collection services. All facilities are CLOSED. Note: B-Week curbside recycling will be serviced on the week of your next scheduled collection day.
• Fri, Nov. 24 - Thursday’s garbage, yard waste, and 4th Thursday & 4th Friday’s tree waste will be serviced. All facilities are CLOSED. Please note Friday’s B-Week curbside recycling will be serviced on the week of your next regularly scheduled collection day.
• Sat, Nov. 25 - Friday’s garbage and yard waste will be serviced.

See details from Solid Watse Management here.

Ribbon Cutting at Cliff Tuttle Park!

Celebrate improvements to Cliff Tuttle Park as part of the 50/50 Park Partners. This family-friendly celebration includes touring the new improvements, free refreshments, and giveaways. More info here.

When: Thurs, Nov. 30th at 2pm

Where: Cliff Tuttle Park, 6200 Lyons Avenue

Cistern Illuminated Opens Saturday!

Venture underground to a world of color and light with Cistern Illuminated, an immersive holiday installation by artist/engineer Kelly O'Brien in the Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern.  Info here.

When: Wed – Sun, Nov. 25 – Jan. 7 hourly from 10a-5p sans 12p Where: Buffalo Bayou Cistern, 105-B Sabine St, Houston, TX 77007

Historic Norhill Design Guidelines Meeting

Join Norhill Neighborhood Association for an introduction to 2023 Historic Norhill Design Guidelines with Houston Office of Preservation. More info here.

When: Mon, Dec 4th from 5:30-7:30pm

Where: Proctor Plaza Park at 803 W. Temple St.

Holiday Celebrations

Champion Forest Thanksgiving Dinner

Information about the organization here.

When: Tues, Nov. 21st from 6-8pm

Where: Mission Centers Houston, 1815 Gano St.

H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade 2023

The 74th annual H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade travels through downtown and features new balloons and floats. Details/route info here.

When: Thurs, Nov. 23rd at 9am

Where: Downtown Houston

Thanksgiving & Christmas Eve Super Feast

For the 45th year, nonprofit City Wide Club will host a "Super Feast" for Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve. Click for event info. ways to volunteer, and help support.

When: Thurs, Nov. 23rd and Sun. Dec 24th

Where: George R. Brown Convention Center

Thanksgiving Feed

Join Ryon Civic Association to feed your soul and the community. More info here.

When: Thurs, Nov 23rd from 12pm noon

Where: 4501 Elysian St.

Memorial Park's Deck the Park 2023

Join Memorial Park Conservancy for a FREE family-friendly, tree-lighting event with holiday activities, food, and screening of Home Alone 2. Details here.

When: Fri. Dec 1st, 5pm open; 6pm lighting, 6:45pm movie

Where: Clay Family Eastern Glades

Reliant Lights Mayor's Holiday Spectacular

Join Mayor Turner to celebrate the holiday season with live music and the lighting of the 55.5ft. holiday tree featuring 99,680 LED lights and 4,000 ornaments. More info here.

When: Sat, Dec 2nd from 6-8pm

Where: City Hall

I ❤️ 11th Street Fest

Stroll along 11th Street and visit numerous block parties. Get to know your local business owners, shop, and get freebees! More info here.

When: Sat. Dec 2nd, 12-9pm

Where: 11th Street

Please Give Your Input for the Future Latino Museum

Please take the survey VOZ de ALMAAHH to share your experience, needs, and dreams as a Houston-area Latino. The survey will guide nonprofit ALMAAHH in showcasing and preserving the Latinidad. Take survey here in English or en Español.

Improve Your Life with Education

Come to the HCC Northeast Region Open House & Orientation to sign up for classes for Adult Education and Literacy. Classes include workforce training and skills development; scholarships available! More info here.

When: Sat, Dec. 9th at 9am

Where: Where 630 West Little York, 77091

Ways to Support Your Neighbors

DMF Group Toy Drive

Nonprofit DMF Group is collecting unwrapped toys and funding to provide items for 500+ kids. More info here.

When: Donate through Wed, Dec 13th

Giveaway Sat, Dec. 16th

Where: 600 Kenrick Dr. Ste. B14

NWEC Toy Drive

As part of their Winter Festival, the toy drive helps Northwest Educational Center give underprivileged children the magic of this holiday season. Flier here.

When: Donate through Fri, Dec. 15th

Where: 2910 Antoine Dr.

Red Kettle Bell Ringer

Volunteer on behalf of The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign. 100% of the funds raised stays in the community to help to those in most need. Sign up to volunteer here.

FREE Youth Voice and Accent Classes

Young people can join Harris County Precinct 2 Parks and Rec. to learn about vocal support, projection, articulation, and speaking in accents. Register for Junior classes (ages 6-10) here and youth classes here (ages 11-16)!

When: Mon & Wed, Dec. 11-20 hour-long classes between 5-7pm

Where: James Driver Park, 10918 1/2 Bently St. 77093

NEW Youth-Led Podcast

In celebration of World Children’s Day, the Mayor’s Office of Education and Youth Engagement are releasing "Another Step for Youth" an informative youth-led podcast about children’s rights.  More info here; listen here.

Houston Housing Fall Community Meetings

Learn about the Housing and Community Development Department's activities and programs. Plus, give feedback about your experience and your community development priorities.

Virtual Meeting

When: Thurs, Nov. 30th from 3-5pm

Where: Virtual Meeting

English - https://bit.ly/2023FPH-Espanol

Español - https://bit.ly/2023FPH-English

In-Person Meeting

When: Tues, Dec. 5th from 6-8 pm

Where: Emancipation Cultural Center,

3018 Emancipation Ave., 77004

BARC: Home for the PAWlidays

Join BARC, the City of Houston's Animal Shelter and Adoption Center at the Houston Pets Alive Pet Adoption and Holiday Market event. Bring your friends and family to enjoy entertainment, vendors, dog and cat adoptions, and more! Info here.

When: Sat, Dec. 2nd from 12-4pm

Where: 2025 West 11th St.

HPD: Fighting Illegal Dumping Gets Harder

Texas just changed the state littering law that makes investigating illegally dumping easier. Dispose of your trash responsibly to maintain the beauty of our City. Help Houston Police Department stop illegal dumping! More info here.

Watch City Council Meetings Virtually

Watch Public Session and Agenda Sessions here.

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