District H News

Help Identify This Illegal Dumper

Harris County Precinct One Constable needs the public's assistance in identifying the suspect responsible for a case of illegal dumping.


On July 1, 2022, at 9:25 a.m., undercover cameras located near 3409 Jensen recorded a man arriving in a blue Ford F250 truck with furniture in the bed of the truck. In the video, you see the suspect dumping furniture behind the abandoned business. Watch the video here.


If you can help identify the man in the video, please call the Precinct One Illegal Dumping Hotline at 832-927-1567.

Denver Harbor Mural Community Celebration

CM Cisneros is pleased to announce the completion of the beautiful new mural at the Denver Harbor Multi-Service Center. Local artist David Maldonado created the mural with input from the community. 


Thank you to the Houston Health Department, the Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs (MOCA), and the Houston Arts Alliance for working with the Council Member to make this new art installation a reality. Mark your calendar and join the celebration on the 19th!


When: Fri, Aug 19th, 10:30-11:00am

Where: 6402 Market St. 

Final Back to School Events Around District H

Back to school events are ending this week! If you missed previous events there are a couple of final opportunities to get your school necessities. The events are free and open to all.




Independence Heights Back To School, more info here

When: Thurs & Fri, Aug 18th-19th, 12:00-4:00pm

Where: Independence Heights Park, 601 E. 35th St.






Northside High School Back to School Bash, more info here

When: Sat, Aug 20th, 9:00-12:00pm

Where: Northside High School




Finca Tres Robles Potluck Dinner

This month’s community gathering is a Potluck Dinner! Bring a dish to share with the group and Finca will supply the water. You may also bring your own beverages. Complimentary compostable plates and utensils will be provided, but guests are encouraged to bring plates and silverware for your own use in true eco-friendly potluck fashion. RSVP today here


When: Thurs, Aug 18th, 6:00-9:00PM

Where: 257 N Greenwood St

Miller Outdoor Theatre Weekend Events

Miller Outdoor Theatre offers the most diverse season of professional entertainment of any Houston performance venue, and it’s all FREE! Relax in the covered seating area or enjoy a pre-performance picnic on the hillside. All performances at Miller are family-friendly! For more information visit here


  • The Purple Experience (Production Of Prince); Fri, Aug 19th, 8:30pm
  • The Beatles, Let It Be (Recreated); Sat, Aug 20th, 8:15pm

RESCHEDULED: Independence Heights Community Meeting

The community meeting on the State of Independence Heights, has been rescheduled for next Monday. Join in welcoming new principals, pastors, and other leaders to the community. Also learn about ongoing projects and initiatives. View flyer here


When: Mon, Aug 22nd, 5:30pm Resource Fair; 6:30pm Meeting

Where: Booker T. Washington High School, 4204 Yale St.

Serving Up College and Careers

Whether you're pursuing a college degree, training in a trade, or preparing to enter the workforce, GRAD advisors are here to help with any questions or steps in the process of reaching your goals. For more information and events visit here or their newsletter.

Social Media and Mental Health Seminar

Crime Stoppers is calling all parents and teens for two in-depth conversations covering how social media affects consumer's mental health. For more information and to register visit here.


When: Thurs, Aug 25th, 6:30-8:30PM

Where: Crime Stoppers Building, 3001 Main St.

Montie Beach Upcoming Events 

The Montie Beach Community invites you to join them for their final summer event, Picnic At The Park. For more information visit events.


When: Sat, Aug 27th

Where: Montie Beach Park

Audition Now For Segundo Barrio Children's Chorus

The Segundo Barrio Children's Chorus is holding auditions to join their choir this month. The audition does not require any prior experience in singing or music instruction. For more information visit here.


When: Sat, Aug 20 &27th, 11:00am-1:00pm

Where: Garza Studios, 241 N. Milby St., 2nd Floor

Deadline to provide feedback on I-10 from Heights Blvd to I-45

TxDOT is proposing a project to elevate the existing main lanes along I-10 from Heights Blvd to I-45, above the White Oak Bayou floodplain. You can view a narrated virtual presentation and more information here.



View more info here: English notice and Spanish notice.

The deadline to submit public comment is Sep. 9th

Submit Comments on Two METRORapid Projects

METRORapid University Corridor

Take a virtual tour of what the 25.3 mile line METRORapid University Corridor will look like as it passes through Second Ward and the Northside.

  • Learn more about the University Corridor project and submit your comments here.


METRORapid Inner Katy Corridor

View a virtual tour of the project that aims to develop a new MetroRapid line running for 7.6 miles on I-10 West in this Inner Katy Corridor area, including stations at Shepard/Durnam and Studemont.

  • Learn more about the Inner Katy Corridor project and submit your comments here.

ALMAAHH Call For Latinx Art

Advocates of a Latino Museum of Cultural and Visual Arts & Archive Complex in Houston, Harris County (ALMAAHH) is a new organization dedicated to the creation of a Houston-area cultural and visual arts complex that will showcase, preserve, and expand Latino arts. For more information and registry view here


  • Submission deadline: September 3rd

Art League Houston

Registration for Flexible Access' Fall school quarter, is now open. The new initiative provides accessible art courses for students 17 and up through a pay-what-you-can model. To register or access more information visit 

https://www.artleaguehouston.org/flexible-access 

or call 713-523-9530. See the flyer here.


When: Mon, Sep 12- Nov 7th

Where: Art League Houston

Houston Theater Week

The Houston Theatre District is offering a Buy 1 Ticket and Get a Second One FREE during Houston Theater Week. 


Houston Theater Week includes blockbuster shows offered by Houston’s permanent resident companies: Houston Symphony, Houston Ballet, Alley Theatre, Houston Grand Opera, DaCamera, Performing Arts Houston, Theatre Under the Stars and the Hobby Center, as well as community theater groups and professional music ensembles. This is the first time an event such as this one has been held. Time is limited! For more information and tickets visit here.


When: Mon, Aug 22nd-Mon Aug 29th

Where: Various sites

Protect Yourself and Others From COVID

Houston's latest 14-day average COVID-19 positivity rate is 28.2% which is a decreasing trend from last week. However, Houston's CDC COVID-19 Community Level remains HIGH. The following is still recommended:

Houston Police Department

With school back in session, so are school zones! #GetBackInTheZone and help our kids stay safe by being more cautious while driving. Our children will be crossing the streets. Watch a message from the HPD here.

To stay up to date with any events or findings in the Houston area involving the HPD you may find information on the HPD Facebook page.

BARC Services

BARC's Wellness Center offers low-cost vaccines, microchips, dewormer and heartworm and flea prevention, for both dogs and cats. For more information visit: https://www.houstontx.gov/barc/


Virtual City Council Meetings
24/7 Domestic Violence Hotline: (713) 528-2121
Receive Bilingual Updates For Houston Neighborhoods

Need Additional Resources?

Check out our District H Resources Page for links and more information about available resources. Resources are updated every week.

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