District H News

Happy Holidays

Council Member Cisneros wishes everyone a safe and love filled Holiday Season from District H-Town!

• No Council Meetings for the rest of the Month. Meetings return Jan. 5th, for more dates view here

• Solid Waste Pick Up Schedule. There will be no collection services on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Services will resume Monday. For more dates and service information view here

• Office Closure. The office will be closed Dec. 23rd - 26th

Winter Weather Safety And Warming Centers

Five warming centers will open in preparation for freezing temperatures expected to arrive in Houston Thursday afternoon.

The centers will open Thurs, Dec. 22nd, at 3:00pm. Each center will offer chairs, blankets, water, MREs, PPE, and comfort kits.

View locations here o aquí For more information and tips on how to keep yourself and your family safely warm view here.

During any major weather event, all requests should be reported thru the 311 system. 311 will be monitored throughout Houston Public Works, including dispatch offices and at the City’s Office of Emergency Management.

Adopt A Child

This powerful, traveling photographic exhibit is a community education and awareness initiative created to help find forever homes for children in foster care awaiting adoption. Stop by the Central Library to see these heartfelt photos of children who long to find a family and a life with stability and love. Learn more here

When: Now through Feb 22nd

Where: Central Library 1st Floor, 500 McKinney St.

Improving Safety on MKT Trail

New improvements to the MKT trail crossing at Houston Ave. will make it safer for the residents of First Ward. More information about the project can be found on the TIRZ 5 website here. TIRZ 5 and Houston Public Works are in the process of installing a pedestrian island and corresponding signage on the MKT Hike and Bike Trail that runs along Spring St.

Complete Communities Civic Leadership Training

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

Down Payment Assistance

Down Payment Assistance programs can help first-time homebuyers make their monthly mortgage payment more affordable.

Houston Habitat for Humanity hosts monthly virtual homeownership fairs in English and Spanish that are completely FREE! Next sessions start in January. Register here.

Free Movies at Discovery Green

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 Black Panther this Thursday. View the full schedule here

When: Thursdays in December and January, 7pm

Where: Anheuser-Busch Stage, Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney, 77010

Mental Health and Well-Being

Many are dealing with stressors from work and family health issues. Know that it’s ok not to be OK, and there is help for you. Find useful resources here

Protect Our Pipes

Help prevent sanitary sewer overflows by remembering to throw grease away.

1. Pour fats, oils, and grease into a safe container
2. Cool in fridge
3. Toss in the trash

Remember to only flush the 3 P's: Pee, Poo, and (Toliet) Paper!

More information here.

HPD Safe Holiday Shopping Tips

BARC: Cold Weather Preparedness

As BARC staff works hard to prepare the shelter pets for the incoming cold front, they would like to share some helpful tips to help keep our four legged friends in our homes and communities safe. View tips here

Health Department Updates on COVID, Monkey Pox, and Flu

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.