Celebratory Gunfire injures and kills people every New Year's Eve. Never handle a gun when intoxicated, and DO NOT fire your gun into the air. It is dangerous and illegal and may take someone's life. There is a $4000 fine and up to 1 year in jail for gunfire. There is a $500 - $2000 fine for fireworks. Celebrate safely so that everyone will have a happy New Year's celebration this year.

Stay connected with CM Cisneros and the District H Team by sharing this weekly newsletter with your neighbors, following the Council Member on Facebook and Twitter, visiting the District H website, and of course, calling 832-393-3003 or districtH@houstontx.gov if you need assistance.

Please note that the District H office will be closed Monday, January 3, 2022. You may call 311 with any city-related issue and/or leave a message on the District H voicemail or by email. Please Contact 911 in the case of an emergency.

The Houston Health Department has partnered with Curative and DAVACO to open two new drive-thru testing sites. Appointments are required. More info here.

Two more mega-sites will be open next week. More information will be provided here when details are finalized.

Free COVID-19 vaccinations are available at more than two dozen Houston Health Department-affiliated sites this week. Find a nearby free vaccination site or testing site here, or by calling 832-393-4220. All Doses at All Sites!

Holiday trees can be dropped off at one of twenty-four (24) free drop-off locations, from now until January 31, 2022, or residents with the City of Houston collection can place their trees curbside for recycling on their Tree Waste day. Find the list of collections here.

Citywide collections continue to be impacted by a shortage of drivers. The City is offering a $3,000 signing incentive pay for new drivers. For more information about SWMD and its services, visit houstonsolidwaste.org and download the app HTX Collects on Google Play or IOS Store to stay up to date on service alerts.

You still have time to let the city know how to best prioritize the ARPA funding. The City is conducting an important survey on how to allocate approximately $400 million coming to the City through the American Rescue Plan. We need to hear from you on how the city should invest the ARPA funding. The survey will remain open through January. Please complete the survey here and let the City know what is important to you! Please share!

Adoption fees for adult dogs are $22 from December 29, 2021, through January 2, 2022. All puppies, cats, and kittens will have regular adoption fees. Visit 3300 Carr St, 12 PM -5 PM or BARC's website to learn more.

Protect your pets this weekend. Many pets become lost due to the stress induced by the loud celebration. Keep your furry friends safe and at home this year by using the helpful tips below.

Environmental Career Worker Training Program: Free 12 weeks classroom and hands-on type training hosted by Texas Southern University. More info here.

Free Job Training for Many Careers provided by SERJobs. More info 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!