Solid Waste Department Updates | |
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Delays caused by the recent city holiday should be resolved by the end of this week. Council Member Cisneros shares your concerns in maintaining our neighborhoods and is advocating on your behalf to address the problems. The District H team is working with Solid Waste Department to address each missed pick ups we have been made aware of. See the link from the Director of the Solid Waste Department for more information.
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Free Spay & Neuter Surgeries | |
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The Empty Shelter Project returns to Denver Harbor as part of Council Member Cisneros' annual Love Your Pet Month. The Empty Shelter Project will be at the DH Multi-Service Center on February 4th offering free spay/neuter surgeries plus vaccinations and microchips for owned cats and dogs. Registration is required. Learn more information here and register for appointments here.
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Safety Infrastructure Update | |
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Several major projects funded by Council Member Cisneros to improve safety and connectivity will be starting construction in the coming months! See below for updates on specific projects:
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Intersection Safety Improvements at Washington Ave & Houston Ave: Design to be completed Winter 2023 & Construction anticipated for Spring 2023
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N. Main Safety Improvements: TxDOT recently approved the plans (because the project will cross I-45), allowing for Construction to begin late-Summer/early-Fall 2023
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Parker Rd. Safety Improvements: Construction contracts in place, with Construction to begin Spring 2023
More details on the need for and designs of the improvements can be found on the Let’s Talk Houston website.
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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.
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Hazard Mitigation Plan: Public Survey | |
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The City is currently updating the Hazard Mitigation Plan and is in the public engagement phase. Council Member Cisneros encourages you to complete the survey. More information here y aquí. View the survey here o aquí
Deadline February 20th
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Neighborhood Traffic Mitigation Program | |
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Speed cushions can help slow speeding traffic in neighborhoods. For information on how to begin the application process for your neighborhood and to learn how Council Member Cisneros prioritizes funding for these projects view here. Complete applications should be submitted to Public Works by the end of February for funding considerations in 2023
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January Is Human Trafficking Awareness Month | |
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A Deeper Look Into Child Trafficking:
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The Crime Stoppers, Safe Community Institute team will host a viewing of the full-length child sex trafficking documentary “Contraland". They will also provide human trafficking resources on-site and brief overview of human trafficking within Harris County. FREE dinner will be provided. More information here
When: Tues, January 24th, 6:00pm
Where: The Ion Houston Inc., 4201 Main St. Houston Tx, 77002
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Red Sand Project:
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A 2nd Cup Coffee Shop is hosting a Red Sand Project walk to raise awareness and generate action in the fight to end human trafficking. For more information and how to RSVP for the FREE event view here.
When: Sat, Jan. 28th, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Where: A 2nd Cup, 4928 Fulton St Suite A, Houston, TX 77009
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2023 Smart Utility Check-up Program | |
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The Houston Water program provides one FREE year of professional water, electric, and gas utility assessments for Houston Water commercial buildings. Assessments include data analysis on utility use, a monthly break-down of costs, consumption patterns, recommended practices, cost savings, and rebate assistance. For more information and how to apply view here.
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Houston Public Library will no longer charge late fines on overdue books and other borrowed items. This change went into effect January 11, 2023. By eliminating late fines, HPL joins other public library systems across the country in lowering financial barriers to library access and creating more equitable services for all users. More information here
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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 21st, 8am-4pm
Where: Virtual
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Homeownership Information Sessions | |
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Houston Habitat for Humanity hosts monthly virtual homeownership fairs in English and Spanish that are completely FREE! Watch past fairs here. Register for the upcoming session here
When: Sat, Feb. 25th, 9:00am - 12:30pm
Where: Register for link to virtual meeting
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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 January. Pack a picnic and a blanket and enjoy Stomp The Yard. 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. Deadline to register is February 8th. 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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Search For Summer Lifeguards | |
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Houston Parks and Recreation Department is looking for lifeguards to join their team as summer activities are around the corner. There is a $500 incentive to work throughout the summer! For more information and to apply view here
Apply before May 31st
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In a detailed crime summary report to Houston City Councilmembers Jan. 11th, Houston Police Chief Troy Finner shared preliminary crime data from 2022, highlighting reductions in violent crime across all council districts. View Houston statistics on violent crime here.
HPD is offering a $10,000 hiring incentive for cadets that join the program. For more information and the application process view here
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BARC: Kittypalooza Adoption Event | | |
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Meet adoptable cats and kittens from foster care at BARC's Adoption Center during the Foster Kittypalooza! More information here
When: Sat, Jan. 21st, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Where: BARC Shelter, 3300 Carr St.
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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 17th, there are 716 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. | | | | |
