Additional Dose VS. Booster Shot |
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COVID-19 hospitalizations, positivity rate, and wastewater virus load are trending down. Although we are likely on the backend of another surge, it’s important to remember each surge is deadly for our friends, families, and communities.
As you’ve likely heard, the CDC now recommends additional doses for some populations and booster shots for other populations. The information is understandably confusing.
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Early Voting has started from October 18th to the 29th. Don't forget to cast your vote.
Learn more about voting,
Find your nearest Voting Locations:
Info about Propositions:
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HCC Board of Trustees:
HISD Board of Trustees:
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American Rescue Plan Act Survey |
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Please take a moment to fill out a very brief survey to let the City know what is most important to you! Weigh in on how the City should invest in:
- Quality, accessible childcare,
- Crime prevention,
- Solid waste, and
- Affordable housing
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The City is conducting a survey to collect input on how to allocate approximately $400 million coming to the City through the American Rescue Plan. The City needs to hear from you on how best to spend it. Please take a few minutes to fill out the survey here.
Please share this survey with your networks!
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Eco-Friendly Vegetation Management |
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Houston Public Works is piloting a new way to clear brush from an overgrown detention pond in the Northline area. Over the next ten days, 150 goats will be munching away for 12 hours a day, in an eco-friendly way to keep the detention pond clear.
Project location:
SE Corner of Parker Rd & Northline Dr.
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TIRZ 21 is developing a multi-year plan for community improvements in the Near Northside and wants your input! The first meeting will introduce TIRZ 21 to the community, with hopes of creating life-changing projects. Help TIRZ 21 understand what you want!
When: Wednesday. November 3rd, 6 - 8 PM
Where: 4203 Edison St, Houston, TX 77009
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Safety on Irvington Corridor |
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Irvington Boulevard has been identified as having a high number of severe traffic crashes. With Houston's commitment to Vision Zero city and to creating safer, more equitable, accessible streets for all users, Houston Public Works is in the early stages of planning a street safety improvement project for the Irvington corridor. We need your help!
Please email mobility@houstontx.gov and tell Houston Public Works what safe streets mean to you. Together we can prevent people from dying on our roadways. No loss of life by a traffic crash is acceptable.
Updates, materials, and announcements about upcoming meetings will be posted here.
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Fall Events and Celebrations |
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Join YES Prep Northline Secondary & YES Prep Airline Elementary Halloween Trunk or Treat event. To learn more, click here.
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When: Friday. October 29th, 5 - 7 PM
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Where: 5815 Airline Dr. Houston, TX 77076
Drive-Thru Trunk or Treat & COVID Vaccination event. Free COVID Vaccines, Treats for kids of all ages, and Halloween fun. Don't miss out and join the celebration. To learn more, click here.
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When: Friday. October 29th, 5 - 8 PM
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Where: Northtown Plaza Shopping Center5402-5598 North Fwy, Houston, TX 77076
Houston Police Department is hosting a Fall Festival Event. Free food, candy, & fun. Family and community friends are invited to celebrate this event. To learn more, click here.
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When: Friday. October 29th, 4 - 8 PM
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Where: 8301 Ley Rd, Houston, TX 77028
The YMCA is hosting The Falling for Festive Fun. There will be food trucks, shopping vendors, pumpkin decorating & so much more. To learn more, click here.
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When: Friday. October 29th, 5 - 8:30 PM
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Where: 705 Cavalcade St, Houston, TX 77009
The Navarros Group presents the Houston Dia De Los Muertos Parade and Festival. This invitation extends to family and friends to partake in this celebration. To learn more, click here.
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When: Saturday. November 6th, 2 - 10 PM
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Where: 1100 Bagby St Houston, TX 77002
Join the Special Viewing of the latest Temporary art installations of Celebracion de Vida. Come and enjoy the entertainment, light bites, and beverages will be offered. To learn more, click here.
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When: Monday. November 1st, 5:30 - 7 PM
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Where: The Wharf on Avenida de Las America, across from Discovery Green
Constable Silvia Trevino Presents a Trunk or Treat event. Join them for a spooktacular drive-thru event for the entire family. To learn more, click here.
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When: Thursday. October 28th, 6 - 8 PM
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Where: 5900 Canal St Houston, TX 77011
Central Police, Activities League, and the Houston Police Department invite you to Trunk or Treat Fest. To learn more, click here.
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When: Friday. October 29th, 5 - 7 PM
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Where: 1101 Quitman St, Houston, TX 77009
Ghost Bike Ride, Join Bike Houston to honor the lives that have been lost while riding bikes. Ghost Bike Ride will visit crash sites that have been marked by ghost bikes
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When: Saturday. October 30th, 8:30 AM
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Where: 803 Usener Street, Houston, TX, 77009
You're invited to Tails from the Crypt, a fabulous evening of music, delicious food, and fun surprises! Funds raised through the event will directly benefit animals at BARC, including funding of spay and neuter services, community outreach, partnerships with animal rescues, and purchases of supplies and equipment. More info here.
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When: Thursday. October 28th, 5:30 - 9 PM
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Where: 107 W 12th St, Houston, TX 77008
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New Community Center in Port Houston |
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Neighbors in Action is hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony for their new community center. The community center will increase the capacity to provide tutoring, mentoring, support and love to the families of Port Houston. The focus is on empowering children and families with the basic skills they require to thrive and help others.
When: Saturday. October 30th, 2 PM
Where: 7321 Flaxman St, Houston TX 77029
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Temporary Change In Traffic Pattern in Old Sixth Ward |
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Demolition of the old 2100 Memorial Senior Living Facility is now underway. In order to accommodate the demolition process, beginning November 1, 2021, North Memorial Way will become one-way westbound from Henderson continuing around the corner to Hemphill and State Street. This traffic pattern will be in effect during the demolition phase, which is expected to be complete by the end of February 2022. Construction of the new replacement senior living facility will then follow. |
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Houston Arts Alliance Disaster Services |
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By completing a brief 14-question survey, your feedback and concerns will be heard, and you will enter a drawing for a $50 Visa Gift Card. Receiving feedback from the arts community is a priority. Please encourage all arts organizations and individual artists that you know, to participate.
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Family Fun Day at Woodland Park |
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Join Friends of Woodland Park for a Family Fun Day event. There will be games for the kids, snacks, raffle items, and a name the turtle contest.
A red-eared slider turtle has been designed by Dylan Conner (sculptor of Firefly Field) and will be placed in the play area formerly occupied by the trolley. The turtle will measure 12 ft. long, 8 ft. wide, and 4 ft. high and be constructed from powder-coated steel tubing.
Family Fun Day will launch a campaign for the new play sculpture scheduled for completion in late Summer 2022. More info here and you can email info@friendsofwoodlandpark.org with questions.
When: Saturday, November 6, 2021, 3:00 - 5:00 pm
Where: Woodland Park, 212 Parkview, Houston, TX 77009
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Astros World Series Update |
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2021 World Series WATCH PARTY
For just $1, you can secure your voucher to enter the ultimate street fest and WATCH PARTY, which starts two hours before the first pitch where you can enjoy live music, food trucks, games, and unique photo ops. Then, head inside to see the away gameplay out on the big screen at Minute Maid. Vouchers must be reserved in advance. To learn more click here
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Away Game Schedule
Friday, Oct 29, 7:09 pm (away)
Saturday, Oct 30, 7:09 pm (away)
Sunday, Oct 31, 7:15 pm (away)
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Changes to Downtown Roads |
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Starting fall 2021, METRO will install new signs and pavement markings to the existing bus/carpool-only Diamond Lane network along Milam and Travis streets.
METRO will begin painting red and striping the Diamond Lanes along Travis and Milam. One of the objectives of this project is to better identify the bus and carpool lanes. Another objective is to improve safety for all who travel in this area including private vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists as well as transit.
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Join the HCDD for their Virtual Fall Community Meetings and Public Hearings. Due to current health precautions associated with coronavirus, meetings are virtually, but small group discussions will be formed to ensure all feedback and concerns are heard.
When: Thursday. November 4th, 6 - 8 PM
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CHILDREN AT RISK will present Equity Starts Early: Addressing Racial Inequities in Child Care and the Early Education Workforce. Join experts to discuss the history of child care in America and the impact structural racism has on today's early childhood education workforce and next generations. The meeting will also explore how racial disparities affect children's access to quality child care. View the agenda here.
When: Thursday, November 4, 2021, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Virtual, register here.
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Free Lead & Copper Water Testing |
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October 29th is the last day to complete the survey to see if qualify for free water testing for homes with lead & copper pipes. The survey should take no more than two minutes and will determine if customers qualify for free lead & water testing.
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Free lawn care service is available to seniors and people with disabilities who can no longer maintain their front lawn. Residents of Fifth Ward, Kashmere Gardens, and Near Northside areas are eligible.
Please call 832-393-6554 to join the program.
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Harvey Economic Development Program |
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The Harvey Economic Development Program’s Small Business Grant Program will offer grants to microenterprises in order to help businesses recover from the long-term impact of Hurricane Harvey.
To be eligible, an applicant's business must be a microenterprise that either 1) is owned by a low- or moderate-income resident or 2) will create at least one job for a low- or moderate-income resident.
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Do You Qualify for FREE Home Repairs? |
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Homeowners in East End communities, including Second Ward, may be eligible for free roof and home repairs. To see if you qualify send an email to Intake@RebuildingHouston.org or call (713) 659-2511.
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Houston is a dynamic city with hard-working citizens who want a safe city. We need everyone to become involved and be energized in their efforts to protect themselves, family, and hard-earned property, including attending monthly PIP meetings.
Learn more about crime prevention and how to keep Houston safe here.
Upcoming HPD Positive Interaction Program (PIP) Meetings
North Acres Homes PIP
Where: 6719 W. Montgomery
When: Thursday, October 28th, 7 PM
Call to confirm: 832-394-3884
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Job and Training Opportunities |
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Training Opportunities for Small Business: Are you ready to build your capacity? Learn more about the Bonding & Business Capacity Building Program presented by the City of Houston's Office of Business Opportunity here.
Wesley Community Center: Job training opportunities 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.
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Need Additional Resources? |
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Check out our District H Resources Page for links and more information about available resources. Resources are updated every week. |
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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!
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