District H Town Hall MONDAY, APRIL 25th |
The City of Houston is holding a townhall meeting in each Council district to explain the redistricting process, and to allow the public to provide input on how they want their district to look in the future. Capital Improvement Project (CIP) meetings will follow the Redistricting Town Halls. While anyone can attend any redistricting meeting, CIP updates are specific to the district in which the meeting is held.
The District H Town Hall will take place on Monday, April 25th at Moody Park Recreation Center, as well as virtually on Microsoft Teams.
Public engagement will occur throughout the City's redistricting process. Follow this link for more information, including full timeline, town hall meeting schedule, and redistricting criteria.
When: Mon, Apr 25th, 6pm
Where: Moody Park Community Center, 3725 Fulton -OR- Virtual
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Don't Throw That Scrap Metal Away! |
Recycle that old sheet metal, old motors, aluminum cans, etc . . . and get paid for it at an Earth Day celebration in Second Ward this Saturday!
You and your family are invited to come enjoy food, music, a raffle, and family activities at this free event. See the flyer with all the details, including the scrap metal price list and prohibited items here.
When: Sat, Apr 23rd, 10am-2pm
Where: Tri Coastal Trading, 705 N Greenwood, at Buffalo Bayou
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Apply Today, Interview on Saturday, April 30th |
Secure your summer employment! Learn all about TechConnect here. Council Member Cisneros and the District H Team will be interviewing qualified applicants for the TechConnect Summer Internship on Saturday, April 30th. Any young person, aged 16-24, can apply through this link. Eligible HCC students can earn a competitive hourly rate and meet their employment requirements for the Federal Work Study Program. HCC students can find the position on Career Hub.
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Community Meeting about Blocked Railroad Crossings |
The East End Chamber of Commerce is hosting a community meeting with Elected Officials and Union Pacific representatives to discuss current operations on Clinton Dr. and share concerns about railroad crossing disruptions. For more information or to RSVP, email Frances@eecoc.org or visit the meeting event webpage here.
When: TODAY Thurs, Apr 21st, 6-8pm
Where: Our Lady of Guadalupe School Gym, 2405 Navigation Blvd
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Free Spay/Neuter for East End Pets |
Barrio Dogs, in conjunction with Emancipet and Houston Humane Society will be holding a registration event this Saturday at Settegast Park. District H residents living in 77003, 77011, and 77020 are eligible to sign up for free spay or neuter plus vaccinations & microchip for your pet. Please don’t bring animals to the registration event; surgeries happen later at a vet clinic. View the flyer here.
When: Sat, Apr 23rd, 10am-12pm
Where: Settegast Park, 3000 Garrow St
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Garden Workday & Earth Day Celebration |
The Avenue Place Community Garden and Orchard is hosting a Garden Workday and Earth Day Celebration. Avenue Place residents and volunteers will be building a Rainwater Harvesting Structure, planting, and refreshing compost in the garden beds. Lunch, snacks, and water will be provided!
When: Sat, Apr 23rd, 9am-4pm
Where: Avenue Place Community Garden, 1045 Hillstar St.
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College & Career Day in Near Northside |
Texas State Representative Christina Morales is holding a College and Career Readiness Day on April 30th at Moody Park. The event is open to all high school seniors in District 145. There will be representatives from higher education and industry, as well as prizes, food, and entertainment. View the flyer here, and register here.
When: Sat, Apr 30th, 10am-1pm
Where: Moody Park, 3725 Fulton
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Free Mental Health Resources for District H Communities |
The Harris County Commissioners Court has funded a new initiative that will offer a new kind of mental health resources to the District H communities of Northline/Northside, Eastex-Jensen, and Independence Heights. Community Learning Circles equip community members with tools and training to support each other, strengthening community health and resiliency. View more details here.
When: Northline/Northside CLC Thurs, Apr 28th, 6-9pm
Where: Hardy Senior Center, 11901 W Hardy Rd
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Every Day is Earth Day at Buffalo Bayou Park |
Registration for the Earth Day clean-up event has closed, but Buffalo Bayou Park encourages everyone to pick up trash and dispose of it in the park's garbage and recycling bins. Throughout the month of April, visitors can stop in the Visitor Center and pick up a biodegradable trash bag to make pick-up even easier.
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1,000+ Job Openings at Turnaround Houston Job Fair |
More than 1,000 full- and part-time positions will be available at the Turnaround Houston Job & Readiness Fair, held virtually from Friday, April 22 through Sunday, Apr. 24. Job seekers can log on 24/7 to access open positions, but must register at https://wrksolutions.easyvirtualfair.com.
From 10am – 2pm on Friday, representatives from hiring employers and resource organizations will be available to chat live. View flyer here.
When: Fri, Apr 22nd-Sun, Apr 24th (Fri, Apr 22nd, 10am-2pm for live reps)
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Upcoming Musical Performances Around Town |
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Houston Youth Symphony's Coda Music Program Spring Concert
When: Fri, Apr 29th at 6pm
Where: Zilkha Hall at the Hobby Center, 800 Bagby St
Selena Sing-Along Brunch
When: Sat, Apr 30th, 11am-2pm
Where: Blanca's Cafe, 241 N Milby St
For more info, visit Blanca Cafe's Facebook page here
Miller Outdoor Theater's Spring Performances
When: Friday & Saturday nights, April-May
Where: Hermann Park, 6000 Hermann Park Dr
For more info, view the monthly schedule here
Party on the Plaza
When: Fridays, April-May, 6-9pm
Where: Avenida Houston, 701 Avenida de las Americas
For more info, visit the event page here
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Free Shredding Day in Independence Heights |
Frost Bank's Garden Oaks Financial Center location is hosting a document shredding day on Friday, April 22nd. There will be on-site document shredding services from 11:00am-2:00pm. View the flyer here.
When: Fri, Apr 22nd, 11am-2pm
Where: 4606 N Shepherd Dr
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AT&T is Hiring Bilingual Sales Consultants |
AT&T has openings for Bilingual Spanish Retail Sales Consultants and is looking to hire as soon as possible. They are looking for exceptional customer service and sales driven candidates. Interested candidates can apply and see more information here: http://work.att.jobs/HoustonRetail
When: TODAY Thurs, Apr 21st, 10am-4pm
Where: AT&T, 15419-A Wallisville Rd
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Summer Lifeguard Positions in Houston Parks |
The Houston Parks and Recreation Department is gearing up for the pool season and looking to hire lifeguards. Candidates must be at least 16 years of age. Click here for the flyer, and here for hiring process details and schedule.
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2nd Booster Available through Houston Health Dept. Sites |
People over the age of 50 and certain immunocompromised individuals who received an initial booster dose at least four months ago are now eligible for second COVID booster. COVID testing, vaccination, and boosters at Houston Health Department-operated sites remain FREE and do not require insurance.
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Free Program for Dads through Depelchin |
DePelchin is recruiting participants for their Depelchin All Dads Succeed (D.A.D.S) Program. The program has two components, 24/7 DADS Program (12 weeks) and the Supporting Fathers Involvement (16 weeks with the option for 8 weeks). This program is FREE OF CHARGE that provides incentives such as gift cards for enrollment and at completion. For more information, call 713-802-7777 or reach out to DeWayne Booker (dbooker@depelchin.org) with questions.
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HPD Resource: Find a Towed Car |
If you are looking for your car after it has been towed in Houston, you can begin by searching online findmytowedcar.com, at Houston Police Department's. You can search by license plate, VIN, or other information. Please note: you will need to wait at least 2 hours from the time your car was towed until it is listed on the website. You can also call the tow line at 713-308-8580.
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BARC Helps Reunite Owners and Lost Pets |
BARC Animal Shelter and Adoptions is open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., for pet owners looking for their lost pets. Additionally, please register on www.PetHarbor.com to get daily emails of found pets in the area that match your pet’s description. You can also search through photos of BARC’s animals on 24 Pet Connect under the “Lost My Pet” section. For more details on how BARC reunites owners and lost pets, visit this webpage.
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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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