Council Member & HPD Collaborate to Address Public Safety in Northline | |
Following successful anti-prostitution efforts in other parts of the City, Council Member Cisneros made HPD leadership aware of a spike in similar activities in the Northline area. Over the past several weeks, HPD has made the area a priority. Operations have resulted in 213 felony charges and 75 misdemeanor charges so far. Council Member Cisneros convened multiple meetings with HPD and the community to ensure that the improvements are lasting. | |
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Yard Waste Pick Up lays
The Solid Waste Management Department is experiencing delays in yard waste collections across the City. Crews are being supplemented and will work through the weekend to collect these routes. If you are waiting for yard waste pick-up, please leave it out by the curb. Residents can take yard waste to one of the six Neighborhood Depositories across the City.
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Conservation District in Independence Heights
The Planning Department is hosting a second meeting about the Conservation District process in the Independence Heights pilot program. Learn more about the Independent Heights proposal here.
When: Tues, Oct. 24th, 6-7:30pm
Where: Bella Vista Missionary Baptist Church, 803 East 35th St.
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Woodland Park Court Updates
Please enjoy the newly refurbished tennis and basketball courts that Council Member Cisneros helped fund at Woodland Park. The courts were striped for numerous sports--including pickleball.
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Join us for technology fun at the TechConnect Fairs on Sat, Oct 28th from 11am -1pm in the following parks: Clark Community Center, Independence Heights Community Center, Lincoln Park Center, Melrose Community Center, and Moody Community Center. More info here.
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Lindale Park
St. Patrick/San Patricio Catholic Church and Lindale Park Civic Club are hosting a District H Candidates Forum. For more information click here. Submit your questions in advance here.
When: Thurs, Oct 12th, 2023 at 6:30 PM
Where, In person: St. Patrick Catholic Church, 4918 Cochran St. or join virtually
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Neighborhood Celebrations Continue | |
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Neighborhoods across District H are still hosting National Night Out and other events to celebrate community-building, neighborhood camaraderie, and strengthening police-community partnerships.
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Mexicanas en Houston Neighborhood Event
When: Thurs, Oct. 12th, 6-9pm
Where: 2212 South St
Lindale Park Civic Club National Night Out
When: Sat, Oct 14th,
Clean-up: 8:30-9:30a
Ice Cream Social: 10:30-12:30pm
Where: St. Albans, 419 Woodard
Glen Park Civic Club Chili Cookoff
When: Sun, Oct 15th, 4:30-7pm
Where: 313 Lilac St.
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Wesley Community Center Block Party
When: Thurs, Oct. 19th, 4-7 pm
Where: 1410 Lee Street
Barrick Elementary Trunk or Treat
When: Thurs, Oct. 26th, 4-7 pm
Where: 12001 Winfrey Lane
Friends of Northline Neighborhood Event
When: Fri, Oct. 27th, 4:30-7:30 pm
Where: Northline Elementary, 821 E. Witcher Ln
Burbank Middle School Fall Family Night
When: Thurs, Nov. 2nd, 5:30-7pm
Where: 315 Berry Rd
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Join Denver Harbor Civic Club and the Department of Neighborhoods for "Denver Harbor Matters / Lyons Ave Clean-up" event. Volunteers are asked to bring power tools and are invited to stay for lunch; register to volunteer here.
When: Sat, Oct 14th, 8:30-noon
Where: Cliff Tuttle Park, 702 Kress St.
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Groundbreaking: New Hope Housing Berry | |
New Hope Housing invites you to kickoff construction at the new Berry housing projected located at 706 Berry St.
When: Wed, Oct 18th from 3:30-4:30 PM
Where: 706 Berry Road
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Join Houston Police Department at Arandas Bakery for "Concha with a Cop" and get to know your local police officers. For more info..
When: Fri, Oct 20th from 8-10am
Where: 5307 Airline Drive, 77022
| YMCA Spooktakular in Lindale Park | |
Join the local YMCA for a Spooktacular Fall Festival! Adults and children, come dressed for the costume party and enjoy a Halloween Maze, Food, Games, Music, and more. Find more info here.
When: Fri, Oct. 20th from 5-9pm
Where: M.D. Anderson Family YMCA, 705 Cavalcade St.
| KBR Kids Day on Buffalo Bayou | |
Kids Day is a free day of fun hands-on nature activities, pumpkin painting, rock climbing wall, Halloween costume parade and more! More information can be found on the website.
When: Sat, Oct. 21st from 11-3pm
Where: Tony Marron Park, free parking/shuttle service from MoonStruck Drive-in, 100 Bringhurst, off Clinton Dr
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Free Community event with food, entertainment, train rides, kids zone, and much more. Find details on the event website.
When: Sat, Oct 21th 10am-2pm
Where: Shady Lane Park, 10220 Shady Ln.
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Everyone is invited to celebrate Love Our Parks Fest at Independence Heights Park. Love Our Parks is the Mayor's initiative to improve community parks. Come enjoy park improvements and participate in fun activities.
When: Sun, Oct. 22nd, from 12-3pm
Where: Independence Heights Park, 601 E 35th St.
| Fifth Ward / Kashmere Gardens UPRR | |
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will hold a community meeting to provide an update for the Fifth Ward/Kashmere Garden UPRR Site. For more info visit the website.
When: Tues, Oct 24th, from 6-7:30pm
Where: Fifth Ward Multi-Service Center, 4014 Market Street, 77020
| Hardy Downtown Connector Workshop | |
Give important feedback to Harris County Toll Road Authority at the second Community Workshop about the Hardy Downtown Connector. The project limits are the Hardy Toll Road from its current southern end at the IH-610 North Loop south into Houston. More can be found here.
When: Wed, Oct. 25th 6-8pm
Where: Sherman Elementary School, 1909 McKee St.
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Save the Date: Dia De Los Muertos in the Heights | |
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Join Montie Beach Civic Club for the 16th Annual Dia de los Muertos / “Day of the Dead.” People of all ages can enjoy the festival with the performers and interactive exhibits. More information can be found here.
When: Sat, Oct 28th from 12-8 PM
Where: Montie Beach Park, 915 Northwood St.
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East End: Dia de los Muertos | |
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Remember the memories of your loved ones with this Dia De Los Muertos event on the Esplanade at Navigation on October 28th. Event details can be found here.
When: Sat, Oct 28t from 12-7 PM
Where: Esplanade at Navigation, 2600 Navigation Blvd
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Free Community event with homemade costume contest, mural contest, vendors and lots and lots of candy for trick or treating. More information can be found here.
When: Tues, Oct. 31st, 5-8pm
Where: 8321 Jensen Drive
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BARC: MEGA Adoption Event | |
HPD: October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. | |
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Domestic Violence Awareness Month is held each October to unite advocates across the nation to end domestic violence. Watch the Houston Police Department video about Houston's D.A.R.T. team who work in support of victims, here.
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Share Your Feedback on Parks | |
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The Houston Parks and Recreation Department is surveying the public for input on future planning of Houston’s parks, recreation facilities, and programs. Take the short survey before Oct 15.
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The Affordable Connectivity Program is an FCC benefit program that helps ensure that households can afford the broadband they need for work, school, healthcare and more. Eligible recipients receive up to $30 discount per month. Appy with AT&T here.
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Apply for a Grant for Electric Mobility and EV Infrastructure | |
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The nonprofit Evolve Houston has a second round of eMobility Microgrants of up to $15,000 for projects centered on electric vehicles (EVs), charging infrastructure, and EV-oriented solutions in historically underserved neighborhoods in Greater Houston. Applications are due Sat, Oct. 14. Learn more here.
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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. | | | | |
