Council Member Cisneros is one of the many sponsors of a Pfizer vaccination event this Saturday, May 1st at Northside High School, between 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm. Register here. More info here.

Walk-ins are now accepted at all Houston Health Department-affiliated vaccination sites. Visit the COVID-19 Vaccine webpage or call the COVID hotline 832-393-4420 or 832-393-4301 for more info. You can also register for a HoustonRecovers subscription at AlertHouston.org to learn about new Houston Health Department opportunities via text message, call, email, and/or push notification.

If you need assistance, 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

This week the CDC announced that fully vaccinated people are no loner required to wear masks in outdoor settings, unless in a crowded area or venue. As a reminder, masks are still required by the City of Houston inside municipal buildings like City Hall and the George R. Brown Convention Center.

Houston's Positivity Rate has risen to 14.7%. Please continue to be vigilant and mask-up, practice social distancing, wash your hands, and get vaccinated to help decrease the spread of COVID-19.

Get tested if you believe you have been exposed. 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.

April 30th is National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day. Visit BARC and Houston Human Society to adopt a pet today!

The Houston Humane Society will be distributing FREE Pet Food this Saturday, May 1st at the Ryon Civic Association, 4501 Elysian, from 10am-12pm. More info here.

While you are there, District H residents are also eligible to get a voucher and make an appointment for FREE SPAY/NEUTER surgery for your pets, sponsored by Council Member Cisneros.

You can also schedule your pet's appointment for spay/neuter surgery online here.

Later this morning, Thursday, April 29th at 11am, Mayor Turner will hold a press conference to announce action steps regarding recommendations made in the Report by the Mayor's Taskforce on Policing Reform. Tune into HTV or visit their Facebook to watch the press conference.

Join the First Ward Beautification Committee every 1st Saturday of the month for a clean up and beautification event. Help keep the historic First Ward beautiful by picking up litter and tidying up the neighborhood. Join the Beatification Committee this Saturday, May 1st, from 10-11am. Trash bags will be provided. Bring your own gloves. More info here.

Mark you calendar and stop by the Community Yard Sale at Sherman Elementary School on Saturday May 15th, 8am - 12pm.

You can also sell your items and make some extra money! To reserve your table, please call 713-226-2627 and ask for Ms. Amaro. Table rental is $10. More info here.

Congratulations Emanuelee Outspoken Bean!

The Houston Public Library and the Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs will host a virtual program on Friday, April 30th, 1:30-2:30pm, to meet and hear from Houston's new Poet Laureate, Outspoken Bean. Remarks by Mayor Sylvester Turner and the 2019-2021 Houston Poet Laureate, Leslie Contreras Schwartz, will be followed by a performance of the Apollo Chamber Players. Watch the event on Facebook Live.

More than 2,000 jobs are available at the virtual Job & Readiness Fair from Thursday, April 29th through Sunday, May 2nd. Job seekers can chat live with hiring employers and resource organizations beginning Thursday from 10am - 2pm. Registration is required. Register here and choose Turnaround Houston from the drop-down menu. More info here.

The City of Houston's Solid Waste Management Department (SWMD) has launched a new curbside recycling cart-tagging pilot program in order to improve the quality and quantity of recyclable materials collected. The six-month program will provide residents with personalized and real-time feedback on the contents of their recycling cart, with the intent of educating residents on how to properly recycle. Learn which items are appropriate to recycle here. If non-recyclable items are found in the recycle bin, an "Oops" Warning Tag will be placed on the recycling bin. If non-recyclables are found on a subsequent visit, an "Oops" Rejection Tag will be placed on the recycling bin and the recycling will not be collected. View more info about the program here and view frequently asked questions here.

The Bayar Fellowship will award a $250-$1,000 scholarship and mentorship to four high school students interested in public service and entrepreneurship. Applicants must submit a 450-word essay that answers one of two prompts, and must apply by May 30th. Click here for more information and to submit your application.

Develop your leadership capacity and ability to carry out community improvement projects. BakerRipley is offering free in-person leadership training on May 10-14 between 8:45am - 12:00pm. Contact Yesenia Maldonando at ymaldonado@BakerRipley.org or 713-315-6400 to enroll or for more information. Enrollment closes May 5th. View the flyer here.

FRAMEWorks: the Healthy Relationships Program, will soon begin sessions for adults. Three different cohorts starting May 4th, May 6th, and May 11th are available. The cohorts are designed to strengthen marriage relationships and help improve economic stability skills. Questions and registration can be sent to frameworks@avancehouston.org. More info here.

The East Houston Civic Club in partnership with Lone Star Legal Aid invite you to attend a free educational workshop on deed restrictions. The virtual workshop will be held every Tuesday in May, and the first Tuesday in June from 6-8pm. Register here. More info here.

Free Job Training for Customer Service Call Center, Warehouse & Forklift Training, Construction and Safety. Starting May 3rd and provided by SERJobs. Text JOB to 69922 to apply. More info here.

Y Teen L.I.F.E. 2021 Summer Job Open House on May 2nd, 2pm - 3:30pm: Free aquatics training will be provided and certificates will be earned. Lifeguard and swim instructor positions are open. You must be a strong swimmer and at least 16 years old. RSVP today.

Aviation Maintenance Jet Camp for High School Juniors and Senior: See where a career in Aviation Maintenance can take you. More info here.

Hire Houston Youth: The deadline to apply for a summer job has been extended! Applicants must be between 16-24 years old, reside in Houston City Limits, and commit to working June 14th - August 5th. Intern positions will work 32 hours per week and earn $10 per hour. Apply here.

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