Happy New Year District K Friends!

I am humbled and grateful for the opportunity to serve as Mayor Pro Tem of Houston and the City Council Member of District K. This year holds great promise, and I am committed to working tirelessly to contribute to the success and well-being of our community.

Let us hear from you. Neighborhood Presidents please share updated contact information, board members and meeting schedules. Your trust and support mean the world to me. Let’s make 2024 unforgettable. Follow for updates.

In service,

Martha

The 44th Original MLK Day Parade and Festival

The City of Houston and The Black Heritage Society will honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a parade led by this year's Grand Marshall, Ben Crump, Civil Rights Attorney, Co-Grand Marshalls, Adrian Garcia, Commissioner and Walter August, Jr., Pastor and special guest, Rev. Dr. Derek King, nephew of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

When: Monday, January 15th, 10:00am

Where: Hermann Square Park, 900 Smith St.

Solid Waste Schedule for

Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday 2024

In observance of the City of Houston's approved holiday, Monday, January 15, 2024, collection services will be interrupted during Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday. Below you will find a list of closures for facilities and administration and updates to curbside recycling services.  

Monday, January 15, 2024 (MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY)

CITY HOLIDAY: NO COLLECTION SERVICES. CITY HOLIDAY: All Solid Waste facilities and offices are closed.  

Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Monday's garbage, yard waste, recycling, and 3rd Monday & 3rd Tuesday’s tree waste will be serviced. All Solid Waste Facilities including Neighborhood Depositories/Recycling Centers, and administrative offices will re-open.

Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Tuesday’s garbage, yard waste, recycling, and 3rd Wednesday's tree waste routes will be serviced.

Thursday, January 18, 2024

All garbage, yard waste, curbside recycling, and tree waste will resume regular schedule.

Top 10 Public Works Calls in 2023

District K residents: Thank you for actively calling 311 to report city issues in our community. Here is our district call data for 2023 of our top 10 types of calls reported to Houston Public Works. As we work to address your community concerns with public works, continue to call 311 and get the service request number. Call the District K office and report your concern to us with your service request number so we can follow up on your issue until resolved. Your District K Team is prepared to help whenever you need assistance. Let’s make 2024 our best year together, yet!! 

#DistrictK

Back by Popular Demand

Shred Days in District K!

Let’s start the new year off shredding unwanted documents and making space for new business. It’s important that we properly dispose of documents to protect our privacy and to maintain adequate security when handling sensitive information. Did you know shredding documents also makes recycling easier?

As we begin 2024 make sure you box up those documents to bring to one of 3 District K Shred Day locations.

January 20th from 9am to 12 noon we will be at New Faith Church and Westbury United Methodist Church. New Faith Church location will accept paper and Westbury United Methodist Church will accept paper and small electronics.

January 27th from 9am to 12 noon we will be in Fort Bend Houston at Ridgemont Clubhouse accepting paper.



Mark your calendars and let’s start 2024 without all those piles of paper!

#DistrictK #ShredDay

Windsor Village Playground Removed for Safety

There is Still Time to Recycle Those Lights!

As you are taking down your holiday decorations this month, don’t forget you can recycle your old or inoperable holiday lights and extension cords. Brandi Harleaux of South Post Oak Recycling Center and I enjoyed talking about our community holiday lights recycling program on CW39 with Sharron Melton. Bring your recyclables to 14600 S Post Rd, Houston, TX 77045 in District K.

Check out the full segment here.

https://cw39.com/video/houston’s-mayor-pro-tem-local-recycling-company-encouraging-residents-to-recycle-metal-holiday-items/9305147/

#5Corners #BraysOaks #DistrictK #DistrictK #SouthPostOakRecyclingCenter

Eternal Gandhi Museum Houston:

Honoring the Legacy

Celebrate the life and legacy of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi with the Eternal Gandhi Museum Houston, followed by museum tours for all attendees. Learn more at http://www.egmh.org.

Free Pop-Up Grocery Store

Townwood Park Gets Speed Deterrents

Mayor Pro Tem allocated dollars from our Council District Service Funds (CDSF) for the installation of speed deterrents at Townwood Park. We're aiming to curb those wild spin outs and speedy rides! The Houston Parks and Recreation Department (HPARD) was scheduled to start the installation on January 8, 2024, and if the weather plays nice, should be wrapped up in a few days.

#SaferSpaces #TownwoodParkUpgrades #DistrictKImprovements

Complete Communities University

Accepting Applications

The spring cohort of Complete Communities University is approaching. The application period began on January 8^th, and the deadline to apply is February 9, 2024, at 5pm. We are looking for emerging leaders passionate about driving change and eager to take action.

#CompleteCommunities

Rodeo Scholarships Available

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has invested more than $600 million in scholarships over the years. In 2024, they’re awarding $14 million in scholarships, $5 million to junior show exhibitors, $2.5 million in educational grants, and $460,000 in grad assistantships. Apply online by January 31st. https://www.rodeohouston.com/scholarships-and-grants/how-to-apply/ Don't miss out on this opportunity!  

#RodeoScholarships #EmpoweringYouth

Apply for an Annual Mail-in-Ballot

Apply for an Annual Mail-in Ballot and you will automatically receive a ballot for all elections in 2024! This option is only available for voters 65 and older and voters with disabilities. The application can be found at the League of Women Voters website: https://www.lwvhouston.org.