There will be no collection services on Thanksgiving day. Services will resume Friday. For more dates and service information view here
Office Closure
The office will be closed Thanksgiving Day and Friday, Nov. 25th.
HISD: Redistricting Trustee Public Hearings
The HISD Board of Education is holding public hearings on redistricting. You will be able to give feedback and ask questions. The redrawing of boundaries DOES NOT affect feeder patterns. It only affects the areas that the trustees will represent. Meeting dates and locations here
Browning Elementary Fall Fest
Enjoy fun rides, game booths, variety of food, and music by DJ BZERK at this years Fall Fest. Everyone is welcome to come as the holiday festivities begin!
When: Thurs, Nov 17th, 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Where: Browning Elementary, 607 Northwood St.
Thanksgiving Community Feeding
Ryon Civic Association and Challenge "U" invite you to the community feeding where they will serve until food runs out. More information here
When: Thurs, Nov 24th, 11:00am - until food runs out
Where: 4501 Elysian St.
BakerRipley: Turkey Trot
This Thanksgiving, shake your tail feathers and support BakerRipley in the 30th Annual Houston Turkey Trot to register or to learn more on how you can participate view here
Northside High School Bake Sale
Northside HS is collecting funds for their International Culinary Competition at Disney World as well as their Senior banquet at the end of the school year to honor all of the amazing seniors that have come up through their program and are moving on to the next chapter of their lives! Select the items you wish to order and submit your payment for your order to be filled hereand view the list of sales here
Ordered items must be picked up no later than 1pm on Nov. 19th
The Last Weekend Of The Season
It's the last weekend at Miller for the 2022 season. They have great films set for this weekend. Its first come first serve bases so be sure to get your spot! All events are FREE! More information here
Friday, Nov. 18th, 7:00pm: American Underdog - Kurt Warner Story
Saturday, Nov. 19th, 6:30pm: Thunder Soul
Municipal Courts Amnesty Program Ends Saturday
Any defendant who voluntarily appears at any Municipal Court location during the amnesty period will be permitted to resolve all of their delinquent cases, including Failure to Appear (FTA) cases, and will not be subject to arrest. For more information view here
ENDS Saturday, November 19th, at 11:59pm
HPD Youth Programs
HPD has numerous programs for Houston's youth to get involved in. These programs provide opportunities to help our youth grow and give them the tools to live a healthy and successful life. View here for all the programs HPD provides and partners with.
BARC: Reducing Adoption Fees
BARC opening for adoption and they are reducing adoption fees for all dogs five months an older to $20! Feel like a world series champ and adopt or foster today and help BARC get pets out of the shelter! View more information here
Health Department Updates on COVID, Monkey Pox, and Flu
COVID-19
Houston's latest 14-day average COVID-19 positivity rate is 4.7% which is a decreasing trend from previous weeks. Houston's CDC COVID-19 Community Level is currently LOW. The following is still recommended:
As of Tuesday, November 16th, there are 705 confirmed Monkey Pox cases in Houston. The threat remains low. However, it is still recommended to take precaution and be aware of symptoms and next steps.
Rash may appear and can be extremely painful
Flu-like symptoms
People who develop a rash need to avoid direct contact with other people and contact their health care provider as soon as possible.
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. For more information on Flu Shots view here
