Council Member Cisneros and the District H team wish you and your family a happy holiday season! Please note that the District H office will be closed Thursday, December 24th and Friday, December 25th. You may call 311 with any city-related issue and/or leave a message on the District H voicemail (832-393-3003) or email districth@houstontx.gov. Please Contact 911 in the case of an emergency.

Celebrate Differently this Year

Stay socially connected, while physically distant. Please be safe this holiday season by continuing to wear a mask and practicing social distancing. Look for alternative ways to safely connect with family, neighbors, and friends this year. Visit the CDC's website for ideas about how to celebrate differently.

Houston's positivity rate increased to 11.2% this week. Please get tested if you believe you have been exposed to COVID-19. 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.

Normal Collection Schedule - No interruption in services

CITY HOLIDAY: No Collection today, all Solid Waste Facilities are closed. The Neighborhood Depositories/Recycling Centers, Westpark Recycling Center, Environmental Service Center and The Reuse Warehouse are closed.

Friday’s Garbage, Friday’s B-Week Curbside Recycling and Yard Waste and 4th Friday's Heavy Trash collected.

For more information about SWMD and its services, visit SWMD website, “LIKE” on Facebook, follow on Twitter @HoustonTrash, or call 3-1-1, the City of Houston’s Customer Service Helpline.

This week and next week, BARC will offer free wellness appointments for cats and dogs. December 20th–23rd and December 26th–30th.

Dog package includes: DA2PP-V vaccine, Bordetella Vaccine, De-wormer, Rabies Vaccine, heartworm test, 6-month of Tri-heart, 1 month of flea prevention, and a microchip.

Cat package includes: FVRCP vaccine, de-wormer, Rabies Vaccine, FeLV/FIV Test, one month of flea prevention for cats.

Please visit the BARC website to schedule your appointment. For more information on the upcoming series of community events and how to register, please visit BARC's website or call 311.

Today's Special: All adoption fees are 90% off. For more information, visit here.

City Wide Club Grab n' Go, Super Feast at the George R. Brown Convention Center.

More info here.

Enjoy the Houston Youth Symphony Coda Music Program Holiday performance, featuring students from six elementary schools, including Jefferson Elementary, Looscan Elementary, Clemente Martinez Elementary, and Sherman Elementary, funded in part by CM Cisneros.

Register to View A Christmas Carol

The Houston Public Library has teamed up with Alley Theatre to celebrate the holiday season. Enjoy the Alley's free, virtual A Christmas Carol until December 27, 2020. Register here.

Texas CARES is providing 3 free COVID-19 antibody tests over a 6-month period to Texans (5-80 years of age). Texas CARES is offered by the UTHealth School of Public Health and the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS). To enroll, complete the consent and short online survey here. More info here.

Memorial Assistance Ministries in partnership with Greater Houston COVID-19 Recovery Fund, United Way Houston, and Greater Houston Community Foundation have partnered up to assist families that have lost loved ones because of COVID-19. Financial assistance will be paid to immediate family members who resided in the same household of the deceased. Families can receive $3,500 per death in the household as well as information and referrals for grief counseling. More information here.

Bank of America is seeking 11th and 12th grade students who are making an impact on their community. Through the Student Leaders Program, Bank of America recognizes high school students who lead and serve in their own communities and beyond. Student Leaders are connected to tools and resources to help make communities better. Application closes January 29, 2021. More info here.

Sign up today and start learning for free! Develop a new skill or sharpen your skills for your next job with LinkedIn Learning and Microsoft Learn. Certification tests are offered at discounted rates and job-seeking tools are free. The program closes March 31, 2021. Start now!

Build Skills in Design and Digital Literacy with Paid Training: Ages 16-24, currently not in school or employed. The next cohort starts January 11th. More Information here.

Goodwill Houston Offers Free Job Training. For those with a median income of $37,000 or less and have a dependent under the age of 18. The next cohort starts January 19th. More information here.

Free Tuition and Supplies for Healthcare Training, provided by San Jacinto College. Find more information and requirements here.

*Please refer to 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!