District H News

February is Love Your Pet Month

Love Your Pet Month is in full swing! More information about Love Your Pet activities and opportunities can be found here.

Free Pet Food Pantry with Houston Humane Society in Northline view here:

When: Friday, Feb. 10th, 9-10am

Where: 5100 North Fwy

Free Spay/Neuter Surgeries in Eastex Jensen with Houston PetSet Mobile Clinic view here:

When: Every Sunday - Wednesday in the month of February

Where: Houston PetSet

Free Pet Wellness Clinic - BARC District H Pet wellness, Free microchip and vaccination for District H residents! view here:

When: Sunday, Feb. 12th, (appointment only)

Where: 3200 Carr Street

Puppy Bowl XIX - Who will win the Lombarky Trophy? View here:

When: Sunday, Feb. 12th, 1pm

Where: Animal Planet

Houston Humane Society Fix Felix For Free - Registration is now closed. For those who have an appointment don't forget! - view here:

When: Wednesday, Feb. 15th, (appointment only)

Where: Houston Humane Society Animal Wellness Clinic

Pet Food Pantry with Houston Humane Society in Independence Heights view here:

When: Friday, Feb. 17th, 9-10am

Where: 7302 N Main St.

Celebrating Black History Month

The Houston Public Library will be highlighting Black History Month through the work of numerous authors. More information here

Author Talk: An Evening with Dawud Anyabwile:

When: Thurs, Feb. 9th, 7:30-8:30pm

Where: Register here for URL to view online

Author Talk: An Evening With Carole Boston Weatherford:

When: Wed, Feb. 15th, 6-7:30pm

Where: Register here for URL to view online

Author Talk: We Keep Homes & Fires:

When: Thurs, Feb. 16th, 6:30-7:30pm

Where: Register here for location

CFCI Youth Advocacy Training

The Mayor's Office of Education and Children's Defense Fund present the second installment of the CFCI Youth Advocacy Training series: How to Make Change Together. All youth interested in learning how to advocate for the issues you care about and equip themselves with the tools to take action and impact change in their community are welcomed. More information and how to register here

When: Wed, Feb. 15th, 6-7:30pm

Where: Zoom link provided when registered

Super Bowl Safety Reminder

Enjoy the big game responsibly. Don't let your friends drink and drive. No loss of life by collision is acceptable. Learn more about driving accidents at Vision Zero

Search For Summer Lifeguards

Houston Parks and Recreation Department is looking for lifeguards to join their team as summer activities are around the corner. There is a $500 incentive to work throughout the summer! For more information and to apply view here

Apply before May 31st

Infrastructure Updates

Houston Public Works notified Council Member Cisneros's office about the following projects that will begin construction in the coming weeks:

• Asphalt Rehabilitation on Houston Ave from White Oak to Bayland, view project map here
• Sidewalk Program Project on Colfax and Hoffman Sts in Denver Harbor, view project map here

Additionally, all Public Comments submitted during the comment period for the 8 upcoming Neighborhood Traffic Management Program projects across District H have been compiled and reviewed. Designs are being finalized for construction in the coming months. Click here to learn more about CM Cisneros's approach to NTMP funding

Increase in Youth Mental Health Trainings

The Mayor’s Office of Education’s Be Well, Be Connected program has trained 350 mental health counselors across 174 schools to assist students in response to the increase of mental health challenges among young people in the United States. The trained counselors have the impact of reaching more than 110,000 students in the Greater Houston area. More information here

Dress For Success

Dress For Success provides professional attire and interview preparation to women ready to enter the workforce. All services are delivered at no cost to clients. For more information and how to donate view here

Hazard Mitigation Plan: Public Survey

The City is currently updating the Hazard Mitigation Plan and is in the public engagement phase. Council Member Cisneros encourages you to complete the survey. More information here y aquí. View the survey here o aquí

Deadline February 20th

Homeownership Information Sessions

Houston Habitat for Humanity hosts monthly virtual homeownership fairs in English and Spanish that are completely FREE! Watch past fairs here. Register for the upcoming session here

When: Sat, Feb. 25th, 9:00am - 12:30pm

Where: Register for link to virtual meeting

Affordable Connectivity Program

The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a government program that provides eligible households with a credit of up to $30/month towards internet service. You may be eligible to get Internet Essentials or Internet Essentials Plus from Xfinity or another service provider when you qualify for and enroll in ACP. Apply today if you participate in programs like Lifeline, SNAP/EBT, Medicaid, or free and reduced-price school lunch. For more eligibility information, visit fcc.gov/acp or xfinity.com/acp to determine your eligibility and sign up or call 844-389-4681

HPD Explorers

The Explorers Program focuses on educational training for youth on the purposes, mission and objectives of law enforcement. Participants will experience career orientation, leadership, and community service opportunities that challenge them to become good citizens of our city and country.

View a testimonial video here and for more information contact

HPD.Explorers@HoustonPolice.org

BARC Mobile

BARC is on the move! They will be holding an adoption event at Petsmart. Adoption fees will be 5 dollars for dogs 5 months or older. More information here

When: Sat, Feb. 18th, 11-3pm

Where: PetSmart, 1907 Taylor St

Health Department Updates on COVID, Monkey Pox, and Flu

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.