District H News

Celebratory Gunfire Awareness Month

Celebratory gunfire is a chronic problem in the Houston area during the holiday season. Shooting bullets into the air is a crime and is irresponsible.

Please call 911 to report celebratory gunfire as it occurs, and also call Crime Stoppers (713-222-TIPS) with any information about the perpetrators. More information here.

Mayor's 2023 Street Rehabilitation Initiative

The asphalt pavement rehabilitation projects in First Ward and in Second Ward are planned to begin on or about 12/7/2022. Both projects should take approximately 2 to 3 months to complete the rehab work in the areas identified on the maps, weather permitting.

More info here:

Project Limits Maps:
LOCAL/Residential Asphalt Street Maps (mill & overlay)
Asphalt Streets – Pavement Rehabilitation Work – Door Hanger:
Special Needs Form

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.

Lights in the Heights

Stroll through the beautifully decorated streets of Woodlands Heights during one of Houston’s biggest holiday events, Lights in the Heights. neighborhood streets will be closed off, allowing community members to roam freely as they admire the gorgeous homes. More information here

When: Sat, Dec. 10th, 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Where: Woodland Heights

Posadas

Mark your calendars for these upcoming Posadas! Both events will include free hot chocolate, free pan dulce, and free entertainment.

Posada with the Port

When: Saturday, December 10th, 10am-12pm

Where: Milby High School, 1601 Broadway St, 77012

More info here

MECA Presents: La Posada in Old Sixth Ward

When: Friday, December 16th, 6:30 pm

Where: Historic Dow School, 1900 Kane St., 77007

More info here

Segundo Barrio Children's Chorus

Kick off the holidays with SBCC. Enjoy free performances throughout the month of December! More info 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 Nightmare Before Christmas, this Thursday. View the full schedule here

When: Thursdays in December and January, 7pm

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

Mayor Turner's Toy Giveaway In Acres Homes

Join Mayor Turner, Dr. Anosh Ahmed, and HPD North Division for the 3rd Annual Toy Giveaway. Enjoy the holiday spirit with the city of Houston at this FREE event! More information here

When: Fri, Dec. 16th, 3:00pm - 7:00pm

Where: 9455 West Montgomery Houston, Texas 77088

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.

Pour fats, oils, and grease into a safe container
Cool in fridge
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

With holidays arriving so does the annual holiday shopping season.

Watch the video from Chief Finner and learn some safe shopping tips here.

BARC Holiday Bazaar

This FREE pet supply market is open to adopters, rescues, fosters, and the public! We will have different pet supplies available like pet clothes, bandanas, pet supplements, fish supplies, pet costumes, toys and more. More information can be found here

When: Sun, Dec. 11th, 12:00pm - 5:00pm

Where: 3300 Carr St.

Health Department Updates on COVID, Monkey Pox, and Flu

COVID-19

Houston's latest 14-day average COVID-19 positivity rate is 4.7% which is a decreasing trend from previous weeks. Houston's CDC COVID-19 Community Level is currently LOW. The following is still recommended:

Wearing a mask in public indoor settings
6 ft physical distance from others
Staying up to date with COVID vaccines
Getting tested if you have symptoms
Learn more at http://ow.ly/sm8O50IlXnQ.

Monkey Pox

As of Tuesday, December 6th, there are 713 confirmed Monkey Pox cases in Houston. The threat remains low. However, it is still recommended to take precaution and be aware of symptoms and next steps.

Rash may appear and can be extremely painful
Flu-like symptoms
People who develop a rash need to avoid direct contact with other people and contact their health care provider as soon as possible.
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. For more information on Flu Shots view here

You Can Watch City Council Meetings Virtually

Watch Public Session and Agenda Sessions here

Virtual City Council Meetings

24/7 Domestic Violence Hotline: (713) 528-2121

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