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Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant Funding
The United States Department of Transportation announced that the City of Houston will receive $36.91 million in federal funding through the Railroad Crossing Elimination grant program for the West Belt Improvement Project (Phase I). The award is the largest allocation in the state of Texas.
This funding will ensure the reconstruction of the Navigation Boulevard railroad underpass and the construction of the Commerce Street underpass. Additionally, a new underpass on York Street will be constructed.
More information here.
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METRO Project: Proposed Traffic Signal Relocation
To better serve the Burnett Plaza Transit Center, METRO is planning to relocate the traffic signal from the intersection of N Main/Brooks to N Main/Burnett. More information here.
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Navigation-Jensen-Runnels Roundabout Project Community Meetings
The East End District is hosting two upcoming meetings to further engage the community on the upcoming Navigation-Jensen-Runnels Roundabout project. More information here.
Upcoming Meetings:
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Fri, June 9th, 12pm, East End District HQ, 3211 Harrisburg Blvd.
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Fri, June 9th, 4pm, Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic School Cafeteria, 2405 Navigation Blvd
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TxDOT Truck Parking Workshops
TxDOT invites you to the Truck Parking workshops to provide feedback on truck parking needs, obstacles, and opportunities. More information here.
Workshop Schedule:
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Tue, June 13th, Session 1: 8:30am-10am, Session 2: 10:30am-12pm, SETRPC, 2210 Eastex Freeway
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Wed, June 14th, Session 1:8:30am-10am, Session 2: 10:30am-12pm, Economic Alliance Houston Port Region, 203 Ivy Ave.
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Thurs, June 15th, Session 1: 8:30am-10am, Session 2: 10:30am-12pm, Baytown Community Center, 2407 Market St
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Attention TIRZ No. 23 Area Residents
TIRZ No. 23 is asking for your help! Please let them know about the areas in the community where sidewalks and intersection crossings need to be completed, updated or repaired. More information here.
| Solid Waste Management Department Update | |
Due to the Memorial Day Holiday, Recycling Collection Services are experiencing longer than usual delays. The SWM crews were unable to complete recycling collection routes for Friday A Week residents. Recycling services for those residents affected will be provided on their next regularly scheduled collection day.
| Addressing Illegal Dumping: Your City Needs You! | |
One Clean Houston is comprehensive plan to address illegal dumping and clean up Houston's neighborhoods, especially areas that have been targeted by repeat offenders. The initiative focuses on three key areas: Rapid Cleanup; Better enforcement; and Prevention and Education. You can take part by following the CLEAN method: Care, Learn, Engage, Accountability, Never stop.
More information here.
| Major Thoroughfare and Freeway Plan (MTFP) Open House | |
The 2023 MTFP annual process has begun with ten amendment requests. One of the amendment requests falls within District H. METRO is requesting to designate the METRORapid Inner Katy Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) route as a Transit Corridor Street (TC) in the MTFP.
If you are interested in learning more about this request, join the MTFP Open House. More information here.
When: Wed, June 14th, 6pm-7pm
Where: Virtual meeting only
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District H Candidates Round Robin | |
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Council Member Karla Cisneros is term limited this year. Join the Montie Beach Civic Club meeting TONIGHT to hear from candidates who are running for the District H seat in this November's election.
When: Thurs, June 8th, 6:30pm
Where: Montie Beach Park Community Center, 915 Northwood St
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Providence Missionary Baptist Church is hosting a community health fair this Saturday. There will be free resources for mental health, affordable housing, Medicare, and more! More information here.
When: Sat, June 10th, 11am-5pm
Where: Providence M.M. Church, 403 E. 43rd St.
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Fair For Houston Block Walk | |
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Fair for Houston is having the biggest Houston block walk ever this Saturday! Fair for Houston is a campaign to reform the Houston Galveston Area Council. Come by for free beer, wine, and light food, sign the petition, and learn more about the campaign. More information here.
When: Sat, June 10th, 4:30pm-7pm
Where: Moody Park Community Center, 3725 Fulton St.
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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Meeting | |
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The Denver Harbor Civic Club invites you to their Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) meeting next Monday. The EPA will be giving an update on the UPRR/creosote cancer clusters. More information here.
When: Mon, June 12th, 6pm
Where: Padilla Senior Room, 6402 Market St.
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Clark Park Mobile Farmers Market | |
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Memorial Hermann in partnership with Urban Harvest is hosting the Clark Park Mobile Farmers Market this summer. SNAP, EBT and Double Up Bucks accepted!
SNAP beneficiaries can shop and receive a dollar for dollar match through the DOUBLE UP Bucks program. Spend up to $20 on your EBT card and get up to $20 match on other grocery items. More information here.
June Schedule
When:
- Tue, June 13th, 9am-12pm
- Thurs, June 22nd, 9am-12pm
Where:
- Clark Park, 9710 Clark Rd.
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Juneteenth Celebrations in Houston | |
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Juneteenth at Beauty's Community Garden
Come celebrate Juneteenth with Beauty's Community Garden next Saturday! Enjoy games, prizes, Riding the Smoothie Bike, a Grower's Market at the garden, and a Healthy Cooking Food Demo by Chef John of H-E-B. This is a free event. More information here.
When: Sat, June 17th, 9am-11pm
Where: Beauty's Community Garden, 3201 Airline Dr.
Acres Home Juneteenth Parade
Mayor Turner is hosting the Annual Acres Home Juneteenth Parade next Saturday. More information here.
When: Sat, June 17th, 10am-12pm
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Parade begins: Acres Home Multi-Service Center, 6719 W. Montgomery
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Parade ends: Greater Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 1620 Dolly Wright
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Harris Health System Town Hall Meeting | |
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Join the Harris Health System's Town Hall meeting to listen to important information about the proposed $1.6B Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital Expansion Project. More information here.
When: Tue, June 20th, 6pm-8pm
Where: Leonel Castillo Community Center, 2102 South St
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Come participate in the annual Make Music Day in Houston this year! Every kind of musician — young and old, amateur and professional, of every musical persuasion — is invited to join in the streets, parks, cafes, breakrooms, plazas, and reception areas to share their music with friends, colleagues, and strangers. This is a free event that is open to everyone. More information here.
When: Wed, June 21st, All-day event
Where: View all planned events here.
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Central American Happy Hour | |
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Join the Central American Collective for a celebration of the Inaugural Central American Collective Awards recognizing Central American leaders and allies that impact the community. Have a fun evening of networking with professionals and entrepreneurs from across Houston. More information here.
When: Thurs, June 22nd, 6pm-9pm
Where: Toros HTX, 2202 Summer St.
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Art & Transit: Youth Engagement Workshop | |
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Middle and high school students are invited to join LINK Houston for a day of activities centering climate justice and transportation in Northeast Houston. There will be free food and prizes.
More information here.
When: Sat, June 24th, 10am-2pm
Where: Htx Art, 8321 Jensen Dr.
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Hire Houston Youth Resource Fair | |
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The City of Houston's Hire Houston Youth program in partnership with Workforce Solutions is offering a Career & Resources Fair to connect youth and young adults ages 16 to 24 looking for summer employment and resources/programming. More information here.
When: Sat, June 10th, 10am-2pm
Where: George R. Brown Convention Center, 1001 Avenida de las Americas
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Search for Summer Lifeguards | |
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If you are an excellent swimmer and looking to make some extra money this summer, the Houston Parks & Recreation Department is looking for lifeguards to join their team. Earn a $500 incentive to work throughout the summer! More information here.
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Attention Musicians and Performing Arts Organizations | |
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The Houston Airport System (HAS) is seeking twenty-five qualified Performing Arts Organizations (PAOs) and/or individual Professional Musicians (IPMs) to provide services for HAS's Performing Arts Program, Harmony in the Air. More information here.
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Attention Houston Arts Organizations | |
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The City of Houston has approved and allocated $5 million in ARPA funding for arts and cultural organizations in the city of Houston that were affected by COVID-19. The Mid-America Arts Alliance is now accepting applications until June 30th. More information here.
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Complete Communities Civic Leadership Development (CCCLD) Project | |
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The CCCLD is recruiting individuals aged 18 years and older to participate on a project that addresses health inequalities through building community capacity. The CCCLD project is a civic leadership training program that teaches knowledge and skills and connects and engages with community resources, experts, and officials. More information here.
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Lunch and Learn: Hurricane Preparedness | |
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Join the Houston Housing and Community Development Department next Friday for a discussion with Hurricane Preparedness experts, who will share information and resources on ensuring your family is prepared when severe weather strikes. Register here.
When: Fri, June 16th, 11am-12pm
Where: Online event
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June 12th is Women's Veterans Day | |
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If you are a woman Veteran, join the Women Veterans Program for a network of support that will connect you to community resources, professional relationships, and personal growth opportunities in a safe and uplifting environment. More information here.
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City and county officials are hosting their fourth gun buyback event this Saturday. Residents can turn in unwanted firearms and receive gift cards ranging from $50 to $200 depending on the type of firearm collected and if it still functioning. "Ghost guns" with no serial numbers or privately manufactured guns will not be accepted at the event. More information here.
When: Sat, June 10th, 8am-12pm
Where: Yellow Lot, NRG Park, 9051 S Main Street
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BARC is hiring and have multiple open positions available! Available positions range from Customer Service, Animal Care, Animal Enforcement and more. More information here.
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Health Department Updates on COVID and Monkey Pox | |
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COVID-19
Houston's latest 14-day average COVID-19 positivity rate is 6.8%. Houston's CDC COVID-19 Community Level is currently LOW. The following is still recommended:
Monkey Pox
Currently, the department reports about two mpox cases a month. It has reported 727 Houston cases since the outbreak began in 2022.
The Houston Health Department will offer free mpox vaccines and health education across Houston this month. More information here.
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Watch City Council Meetings Virtually | |
Watch Public Session and Agenda Sessions here | |
Need Additional Resources? | |
Check out our District H Resources Page for links and more information about available resources. Resources are updated every week. | | | | |
