There will be a COVID-19 Vaccination event in Denver Harbor on Saturday, March 20th. Openings are available for those in 1B and 1C groups. To register, call the COVID Call Center at 832-393-4220.

Houston's waitlist is open to people 50 and older, people 16 and older with chronic health conditions, people with disabilities, teachers and childcare workers. Join the waitlist here. If you need assistance with registration, call the COVID-19 call center at 832-393-4220. People 60 and older, call 832-393-4301. People with disabilities, call the Aging and Disability Resource Center at 832-393-5500. Please leave a voicemail with a name and phone number, and your call will be returned.

The Houston Health Department and Harris County Public Health announced the process for scheduling second doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at the NRG Park community vaccination site. You will receive a text, phone call, or email with how to register for your second dose. If you have not received any communication, please view the press release for ways to contact the Houston Health Department and Harris County Public Health to schedule your second dose.

Stay tuned to news media for the latest updates regarding the State of Texas directives outlining who is eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

Although the positivity rate has decreased to 9.8%, it remains important to mask-up. Masking up helps prevent the spread of COVID-19. Wearing a face mask helps protect both the wearer of the mask, as well as those around them from the airborne virus. Make the choice to protect your health as well as the health of others around you, and wear a mask.

Visit the City of Houston's Free COVID-19 website for dates, times, and locations of this week's TESTING SITES, or call 832-393-4220 to reach the COVID-19 Call Center.

View the City's Coronavirus Response and Recovery report here: part 1, part 2, part 3.

The HHY application portal is now open! Young people can start signing up for internships for a summer job by visiting Hire Houston Youth website. There are some new year-round opportunities available as well. Potential applicants must be between 16-24 years old, reside within Houston city limits, and be capable of committing to working June 14th - August 5th . Most intern positions will earn $10 per hour and interns will work a total of 32 hours per week.

Employers with job opportunities, internships or apprenticeships, are invited to post their positions on the Hire Houston Youth job board by visiting here.

Council Member Cisneros and the Houston Humane Society are partnering again to offer another pet food pantry in Second Ward.

Join us on Saturday, April 10th from 10am-12pm at Funeraria del Angel Crespo, 2516 Navigation Blvd, 77003.

CM Cisneros is also sponsoring vouchers for free spay/neuter surgeries for District H pets. Come by for free pet food and register to fix your pet.

The Mayor's Office of Complete Communities, Houston Parks and Recreation Department, and Houston Parks Board are continuing to improve parks, trails, and green spaces with work beginning this week along the Harrisburg-Sunset Trail to install three gateway signs with maps and mile markers.

The gateway signs are located along Marsden Street, the east side of Lockwood Drive, and the east side of Drennan Street, which all intersect with the trail. The mile markers will be installed along the trail every 1/10 of a mile to help people better navigate the Harrisburg-Sunset Trail and create an important safety feature. The new mile markers will complement the wayfinding signs and allow users to mark their progress as they walk, bike and run on the trails. Additionally, the markers will provide a reference point to emergency personnel in the event of an incident or emergency.

The Woodland Park Water Conservation Labyrinth & Garden will be coming soon in July 2021. A fundraiser, silent auction, and community market will be at Woodland Park on Saturday, March 20th and Sunday, March 21st, 9am-2pm. A portion of every coffee purchase at Uncle Bean's Coffee will benefit the labyrinth and garden. More info here.

Nonprofit organizations and advocates working in housing, community development, and disaster recovery are invited to join the next HCDD Housing Advocates Collective meeting on March 18th at 3:30pm. Topics of discussions will be Winter Storm recovery issues, challenges and solutions; Emergency Rental Assistance Program; and HCDD Overview.

Bring your questions, comments, ideas, issues for input, or just come to listen. To get the most out of this meeting, please plan to join online here. However, if you need to call in by phone the number is 936-755-1521, ID number 537 251 421#. See you then! If you have any questions, please contact ellary.makuch@houstontx.gov

A virtual meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 23rd at 6pm to discuss major updates in Near Northside. The meeting will consist of two virtual rooms: one for Spanish speakers and one for English speakers. More info here.

If your home was damaged during the winter storm, you can apply for assistance on home repairs. Report your damages here. Learn how to apply for FEMA assistance in English and Spanish.

Text HOUSTONFREEZE to 898211 to receive text updates about recovery resources. If you are in need of emergency assistance or need help navigating resources, call 2-1-1.

Starting March 15th, Houston Public Works Customer Account Services has taken proactive measures to minimize the potential financial impact for customers who may receive a high water bill due to the winter storm and who pay their water bill by credit card or direct debit; i.e., automatic payments. Customer Account Services (CAS) has temporarily stopped the auto pay for accounts which may have a significant increase in their bill due to the winter storm compared to the previous month's bill.

There is no action required by the customer as CAS will re-enable autopay on all accounts immediately following the review and/or application of the billing adjustment. Email notification of these actions was sent to customers whose auto pay is being suppressed and who have an address on file in the billing system.

A Virtual Public Meeting to consider a Municipal Settings Designation (MSD) for the Exxon Mobil Corporation site is being held on March 29, 2021 at 6pm, for their site located at 8700 North Freeway, Houston, TX 77037. The link for the meeting can be accessed on the MSD Calendar page. View the public notice here.

TxDOT's comment period for the I-10 Inner-Katy Corridor has been extended until March 31st. They are soliciting input regarding two managed lanes on I-10 between 610 and Downtown. View the comment card here.

METRO hosted a self-guided virtual public meeting regarding the Inner Katy Project. In partnership with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) the self-guided tour is available until to Friday, March 12, 2021. View the meeting here.

High school seniors in the Greater Houston Area are invited to submit a 500 word or less essay answering the following topic. Submit your essay online by April 19, 2021.

Topic: If you worked for the City of Houston, how would you improve our city? Put yourself in the shoes of a city employee. Choose a specific city job, and propose innovative solutions and programs that would benefit the city.

Free Job Training for Customer Service Call Center, Construction & Safety, Warehouse & Forklift, and Banking. Starting March 22nd and provided by SERJobs. Text JOB to 69922 to apply. More info here.

SERVE HOUSTON is recruiting high school graduates, gap year students, current college students and recent college graduates to be Service Ambassadors. Apply here.

Free Training in Logistics and Forklift for East End Residents: Provided by HCC, you can find more information here.

Department Labor: Construction Trades Apprenticeship: Free training and opportunity for a paid position. Contact Dale Sanford at 832-429-1944 or dale@builtrite.work. More information here.

Free Tuition and Supplies for Healthcare Training! Provided by San Jacinto College, you can find more information and requirements here.

Learn Relevant Skills for In-Demand Jobs: Microsoft Learn and LinkedIn Learning offering free training, discounted certification test, and free job-seeking tools. Program closes March 31st. Start now!

*Please refer to the District H Resource page for more opportunities.*

Check out our District H Resources Page for links and more information about available resources. Resources are updated every week.

Download the 311 app to your Android or iPhone. When you see an issue in your neighborhood, use the app to report it. You can even include photos! If you prefer to talk directly to a representative about your issue, or want to request information about City resources, birth certificates, elections, and more, call 713-837-0311. Remember: Always call 911 in the case of an emergency!