District H News

Water and Wastewater Rate Notice

The inflationary index of 8.2% combined with the population increase of 1% results in an automatic annual water and wastewater rate increase of 9.2% on April 1, 2023. These rate adjustments are necessary to pay increases in the cost of operating, maintaining, and repairing the combined water and wastewater utility system, debt service on the utility system's bonds and other obligations of the utility system, protect the financial integrity of the utility system, and comply with certain bond covenants and all other applicable law. The following link www.Houstonwater.org has the rate calculator that you may use to calculate their water and wastewater charges 

City of Houston Summer Internship Opportunities

Summer internships are available in various City departments through the Mayor’s Hire Houston Youth Program. The eight-week internship will run from June 12 - August 3. More information here

HHY TechConnect Interns:

Working as a TechConnect Intern is not only an important investment in neighborhood children, it’s also a smart investment in your own future! Earn some new credentials, try out new technology, and meet tech industry professionals. Strengthen your resume and make yourself a highly attractive candidate for whatever you want to do next. More information here

Infrastructure Update

Please be advised of the following major closure to perform critical bridge repairs to Hogan St Bridge. Work will begin weekend of March 25^th and last for 3 consecutive weekends (with the exception of Easter weekend). Work is estimated to end weekend of April 15^th.

Closures will include:

• Full closure of IH10 West Bound Mainlanes
• Partial closure of IH45 North Bound Mainlanes (1 to 2 lanes, this closure is to accommodate the shoring towers required for this work while steel section is being cut out and replaced)
• Closure of corresponding ramps

Guadalupe Park Plaza Service Day

Join the City of Houston and Super Neighborhood 63 for a park clean-up event and community info session about a significant public artwork coming to Houston’s East End! Gear up with gloves and sun protection and join the community for a morning of service activities followed by an info session on a significant artwork in the works for the park!

Services activities will include:

• Replacement of fabric weed barriers
• Spreading decomposed granite on walkways and pathways
• Staining and painting wooden receptacles
• Pressure washing
• Cleaning drinking fountains and signs
• Mulching flower beds and tree beds

More information here or for questions contact cultural.affairs@houstontx.gov   

When: Sat, March 25th,

• Volunteer Registration: 8:00am
• Service Activities: 9:30am-11:00am
• Info Sessions: 11:00am

Where: 2311 Runnels St.

Independence Heights Resilience Plan Final Draft Review

Celebrate a major milestone in the City of Houston’s 1st-ever Neighborhood Resilience Plan by providing feedback on the final draft plan with the Independence Heights community leaders, community based organizations, private partners, and city planners. More information here

When: Sat, March, 25th, 11am-1pm

Where: Independence Heights Community Center, 603 E 35th St.

Heights Kids' Day of Music

The Heights Kids' Day of Music is a music festival all about inspiring kids to have a lifelong love of and engagement with music and the arts. 100% Local. 100% Fun. More information here 

When: Sat, March 25th, 10am - 2pm

Where: Montie Beach Park, 915 Northwood

Booker T. Washington Homecoming Party

Celebrate the Eagles historic State Championship with the community and team. Enjoy the celebration with food trucks, vendors, and tent spaces. More information here

When: Sat, March 25th, 2pm-6pm

Where: Booker T. Washington Campus

Community Meetings to Solicit Input on Federal Grants

Over the next year, approximately $45 million in federal entitlement grants will be available to improve Houston’s neighborhoods and the quality of life for low- and moderate-income families. These federal grants include the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), Housing Opportunities for Persons with HIV/AIDS (HOPWA), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG). More information here

The meetings will provide an opportunity to:

• Give input on the Draft 2023 Annual Action Plan and Budget
• Give input on the Draft Action Plan for Disaster Recovery: 2021 Winter Storm
• Learn about the grant process
• Talk about Housing and Community Department programs
• Hear what Housing and Community Department is doing to assist families

When: Tues, March 28th, 6pm

Where: Acres Home Multi-Service Center, 6719 W Montgomery Rd.

Chapter 42 Ordinance Amendments: Public Comment Period

Livable Places is paving the way for more connected, resilient and livable neighborhoods for all Houstonians. The Draft proposed Chapter 42 Ordinance Amendments for Overall Housing Recommendations were presented to the Planning Commission on March 16, with a public hearing and a 30-day comment period is now open until April 16. Review the ordinance draft and provide your comments at this link. 

Legal Workshop: Don't Sell It! Build Wealth With It!

The Department of Neighborhoods and community partners GEJ Properties LLC, Community Collective for Houston, and the Houston Black Real Estate Association will present a legal workshop to inform citizens about solutions for building wealth with inheritance property. The workshop is free and open to the public. Pre-registration is required. Registration and more information here

Registration Deadline: March 29th

When: Sat, April 1st, 10am - 12pm

Where: Community Collective for Houston

12401 S. Post Oak Rd. 77045

Laptop and Rain Barrel Giveaway

Council Member Cisneros has partnered with COMPUDOPT and the Galveston Bay Foundation to make sure families have the access they need to thrive. To qualify for the computer giveaway, you must not currently own a working computer at home, and have a child in grades K-12 education. Computers come with a 2-year warranty and free tech support! There will also be 40 rain barrels given away. For more information on what a Rain Barrel is and how it benefits you view here. Register for the giveaway here

Miller Outdoor Theatre Celebrates 100 years

The outdoor theater in Hermann Park is the only venue of its size in the country that provides free, diverse productions — from cultural performances to productions by the city's established art organizations. Enjoy this week's performances at Miller. More information and more events here

When:

• I Am King, The Michael Jackson Experience, Fri, March 24th, 8pm
• Romance Produced By The Houston Latin American Philharmonic, Sat, March 25th, 8pm

Where: Miller Outdoor Theatre

Houston Police Department: Impact of Violence on Young People

Mayor Sylvester Turner and Houston Police Department Chief Troy Finner visited with members of the Mayor's Youth Council on how crime and violence are impacting young people in Houston communities.

Watch video here

ABC13's Pick Your Pet at BARC

Stop by BARC this Friday for ABC13's annual adopt-o-thon and pet market in partnership with BARC. All animals will have reduced adoption fee of $13! Pet market will include pet vendors with pet accessories, treats, training classes, and artists as well food trucks, community groups and music. Come walk the adoption red carpet with the new star of your family! More information here

When: Fri, March 24th, 6am-5pm

Where: BARC, 3300 Carr St.

Health Department Updates on COVID and Flu

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