The Housing and Community Development Department (HCDD) thanks all Near Northside residents who have provided feedback and input to help guide the planning process for new developments for homeownership near Hardy Yards, and invites you to participate in the Wrap-Up meeting tonight.

When: Thursday, July 29, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Where: In person at Wesley Community Center at 1410 Lee Street, OR join virtually here.

According to the Texas Medical Center, Houston's positive COVID test rates are 7 times higher in July than June. Be mindful that children under the age of 12 are part of the vulnerable unvaccinated people, and children are being hospitalized too.

Protect yourself against the aggressive new Delta Variant by getting vaccinated for free at one of the 21 Houston Health Department-affiliated sites across the city this week. Vaccines are free, readily available, and there is no wait time.

The schedule is available on the vaccine page of the Houston Emergency Center Website.

THANK YOU to all the organizations supporting District H communities with valuable back to school resources! Be sure to check the requirements for each specific event before you go.

AAMA Sanchez Charter School, 215 Rittenhouse Street

Second Ward Complete Communities invites you to a FREE Drive-In & Walk-Up Movie Night featuring Disney's Cruella. Plan an enjoyable evening for the entire family - gourmet food truck, fun, and giveaways!

When: Friday, July 30th, 8 pm

Where: 333 S. Jensen Dr. (parking lot)

What: Featuring Disney's Cruella

The Greater Northside Management District invites you to come out and enjoy an evening of fun at the North Side Market & Family Night.

When: Friday, July 30th, 5 pm - 9 pm

Where: YMCA MD Anderson, 705 Cavalcade

When: Friday, August 5th, 9 am-11 am

Where: Resurrection Church, 915 Zoe Street (77020)

Houston Public Library System's Clayton Library houses one of the nation’s top genealogical research collections in the nation. Materials cover all 50 states, as well as resources for international family history research. 

Learn more here.

Dangerous road rage incidents are on the rise. First and foremost, protect yourself and protect your family. Don't meet aggression with aggression.

HPD is partnering with other local law enforcement agencies to launch the Safe Roadways Initiative. Learn more here.

Please report road rage incidents to HPD. Call 311 to report a nuisance, and call 911 if there is an emergency situation.

In an online poll that closes August 9th, TXDOT is asking the public whether they support the I-45 NHHIP project as TXDOT has proposed, or if the public wants to see the funds reallocated to other regions and projects.

“This survey is framing a false choice,” said Mayor Sylvester Turner of TxDOT’s planned reconstruction of I-45. Read Mayor Turner's statement here.

Through years of community engagement, the City of Houston developed key priorities for a successful project, and those key priorities have not been accepted by TXDOT. The people of Houston deserve better than a yes or no survey. See TXDOT's online form here.

See if your home qualifies for free water testing for lead & copper pipes. Lead and copper can enter drinking water through plumbing materials, and exposure to lead and copper may cause health problems.

The short survey will take no more than 2 minutes and will determine if you qualify for free water testing. Take the survey here. Survey closes August 27th.

To learn more and to apply, click here.

METRO invites you to a community station workshop about the METRORapid Inner Katy Project. This interactive virtual station workshop is an opportunity for members of the community to learn more about proposed station locations and provide input. Learn more about this project here.

When: Tuesday, August 3rd, 6 pm - 7:30 pm

Where: Join Zoom meeting by clicking here.

Visit BARC Tuesday to Sunday from 11am to 5pm to adopt a pet. Adoption Center is closed on Mondays. First come, first serve! Learn more and view available pets here.

Junk Waste is defined as items such as furniture, appliances, and other bulky material and is collected on even-numbered months. Junk Waste months are February, April, June, August, October, and December.

Solid Waste crews continue to work diligently to remain on schedule with the support of contractor crews and want to assure residents that every effort to avoid delays in service is being made. Get the latest operations updates here

Avenue/Go Neighborhoods will be awarding sponsorships to Greater Northside groups for National Night Out events taking place on Tuesday, October 5th.

Sponsorships will be awarded PRIOR to the event this year. The application process is open to groups in the Greater Northside. More information here.

Día De Los Muertos Festivals

The Houston Dia de los Muertos Parade and festival at City Hall is an exciting new tradition for the City of Houston. Follow this link to learn more info on how to participate in the parade.

Volunteer and vendor applications are now available here for MECA's 21st anniversary Dia de los Muertos event, featuring altar and retablo exhibitions, community workshops, and a two-day virtual festival. The festival will be held at MECA’s colorful, art-filled campus located at the nationally recognized Historic Dow School in the heart of Houston’s Old Sixth Ward.

The Ofrenda at Montie Beach Park will take place Oct 30th, 10 AM - 8 PM, and coincides with the dates of Dia de los Muertos. For more information, visit here.

If you would like to be a part of the festival either as a vendor or a sponsor, please email diadelosmuertos@montiebeach.org.

The Department of Neighborhoods and community partners are offering “A Month of Service” online workshops, covering legal topics of great importance. Workshops are intended for informational purposes only and are not forums for legal advice.

Topics include: Eviction & Tenant Rights, Worker's Rights, Child Custody & Divorce, Consumer Concerns, Wills & Estate planning, and more. Classes are free but you must register in advance at www.nrcdc.org/site/getregistered or by calling 346-339-1088.

All incoming 9th graders are invited to kick off their high school journey virtually at a free YMCA Fish Camp. Participants will enjoy games, giveaways, and interactive workshops to support their transition into high school. Register today: https://bit.ly/3rC4Gyt  

The Liftoff Houston Start-Up Business Plan Competition application will close on Monday, August 2nd. The competition provides aspiring entrepreneurs with access to the essential tools, resources, and support necessary to develop a sound business plan as a first step towards this goal.

Learn how you could win up to $10,000 for your business idea here.

This year’s games may be the largest AAU Junior Olympics in history, with approximately 15,000 athletes attending between the ages of 5 and 18. Athletes will compete in a number of venues across the city, but the George R Brown Convention Center will be the competition site for Jump Rope, Trampoline & Tumbling, Sport Stacking, Karate, Taekwondo, Baton Twirling, and Pickleball. July 29th through August 6th. Check game schedules here.

Submit your application for a chance to become Houston's next Youth Poet Laureate. Any Houston resident 14-19 years of age is invited to apply. Houston's Youth Poet Laureate is a joint program of Writers in the Schools, the Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs, and Houston Public Library.

The application deadline is Sunday, September 26, 2021, at 11:59 pm. Finalists must be available for interviews on Saturday, October 9th. Apply here.

Boeing's orbital flight test-2 will launch this Friday, then dock to the International Space Station, and then return to Earth as part of NASA's un-crewed, Commercial Crew Program. All resources, participation, and registration are FREE!

Liftoff scheduled: Friday, July 30th, 1:53 PM

Where: Virtual viewing of Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Register here.

The next major grant cycle from the Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs (MOCA) and the Houston Arts Alliance (HAA), will launch on August 6, 2021. Potential applicants can apply for the 2022 Support for Artists and Creative Individuals (SACI), Festival and Support for Organizations grant programs here.

Hire Houston Youth: Over 800 jobs are still available! Applicants must be between 16-24 years old and reside in Houston City limits. Learn more here.

Free Job Training for Many Careers provided by SERJobs. More info here.

*Please visit 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!