Apply now at bit.ly/techconnect21! Interviews and job offers will be made in June.

Council Member Cisneros is hiring interns now to work at a new after school program that is coming to Community Centers in District H this Fall. The TechConnect Program is moving to the FALL and will become a Park's after school program. TechConnect Interns MUST have an interest in technology and a desire to serve neighborhood residents. In addition to supporting access to technology, interns will lead STEM activities for after school campers at District H Park Recreation Centers.

Learn more here.

All 26 Houston Health Department vaccination sites are now accepting walk-ins. Visit the COVID-19 Vaccine webpage or call the COVID hotline 832-393-4420 or 832-393-4301 to find a nearby site hosted by the City. Visit the Vaccination Availability Map on the Texas Department of State Health Services to find all the vaccination sites in the Houston area.

The CDC recommends people who are not fully vaccinated get tested if they are symptomatic, had close contact with someone with confirmed COVID-19, or participated in activities that put them at high risk for COVID-19, such as attending large social or mass gatherings, or being in crowded indoor settings. Visit the City of Houston's Free COVID-19 website for dates, times, and locations of the City's 22 testing sites, or call 832-393-4220 to reach the COVID-19 Call Center.

Rethinking Your Neighborhood: A Collaborative Experience by Violette Bule at Irvington Park will be unveiled this weekend. The piece is a part of Insta11ations, a series of 11 public art experiences created in each Houston city council district.

More info here.

When: Saturday, June 5, 2021, 10:30 am

Where: Irvington Park, 1000 Cavalcade, 77009

Help the City of Houston and the Houston Land Bank create new single family homes that represent the vision of the Near Northside community! The City is looking for residents’ input to get a sense of the community’s hopes, needs, and dreams. Participate online or at pop-up meetings throughout the month of June. Learn more about these developments and how to give your input here.

When: Tuesday, June 8, 2021, 5:30 pm

Where: Avenue Center 3517 Irvington Blvd 77009 or Microsoft Teams

First Ward Civic Council's Special Events Committee is hosting a scavenger hunt that incorporates Second Saturday at Sawyer Yards and the Market at Sawyer Yards.

Register ahead of time here with a maximum of 5 people per team.

When: Saturday, June 12, 2021, 4:30 pm

Where: Sawyer Yards

The American Rescue Plan passed by Congress included the Child Tax Credit. This tax credit means that parents can qualify for hundreds of dollars on their tax returns that they would not normally get. All you need to do is file your tax return before June 15th. More info here.

Join Houston History Magazine and the UH Center to Public History for an online event LGBTQ+HOU: Bayou Center Proud. Hear from five panelists including Judy Reeves, the co-founder and curator of Gulf Coast Archive and Museum of GLBT History.

When: Wednesday, June 9, 2021, 6:00 - 7:30 pm

Where: Online. Register here.

This week Mayor Turner announced the launch of the Police Transparency Hub, which will make it easier to file a complaint against a police officer or search for information about the Police Department's encounters. More info here.

After nearly a year, the Children's Museum is reopening on June 8th and is welcoming back members on June 3rd. Buy or reserve your tickets today here.

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) will have a public meeting regarding Union Pacific Railroad Company’s application for a renewal and major amendment of Hazardous Waste Permit/Compliance Plan No. 50343 to authorize the following at the Houston Wood Preserving Works facility (4910 Liberty Road, Houston, Texas, 77026).

The meeting will be held virtually on Monday, June 21, 2021, at 6:00 PM for the public to provide input for consideration by the commission and for the applicant and commission staff to provide information to the public.

Members of the public who would like to ask questions or provide comments during the meeting may access the meeting by following this link and entering Webinar ID 671-777-035. For those without internet access call 512-239-1201 at least 1 day prior to the meeting for assistance in accessing the meeting and participating telephonically. More info here.

Register your child for a FREE, VIRTUAL CAMP this summer. Best Friends Foster Camp is an immersive summer experience where children ages 7-12 will learn from Best Friends animal experts about animal care, safety, and compassion. Campers are matched with a real camp pet and get to participate with them in fun online and in-home activities, while they earn cool swag and a lifesaving achievement certificate. The camp began on June 1st. To learn more or to register, visit here.

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

Precinct 2 Step-Up Internship: Program with Commissioner Adrian Garcia for college students who have a minimum of 30 credit hours and are Precinct 2 residents. The internship will run from June 7, 2021, through August 15, 2021. More info here.

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.

*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!