Winter Weather Alert

The Houston area is expecting severe cold weather to arrive this weekend. A polar vortex will funnel the bitter cold Arctic air into Houston beginning Saturday.

Extended periods of sub-freezing temperatures can cause catastrophic damage to:

• Frozen and burst pipes (leading to major water damage)
• HVAC and sprinkler system failures

Here’s How to Prepare to minimize the risk of freeze damage:

• Maintain Interior Heat
• Protect Your Pipes
• Turn Off Sprinkler Systems
• Service HVAC Units

Do NOT drip faucets – this can cause the water pressure to drop for the entire city. You are encouraged to take steps now to prepare, stay safe, and protect your homes and loved ones.

How to prepare for the cold:

• Houston Office of Emergency Management

• National Weather Service – Houston

You are encouraged to stay informed by signing up for AlertHouston, to receive real-time information directly to your phone or email.

Stay Prepared, Stay Informed, and Stay Safe

Se espera que el área de Houston experimente un frío intenso este fin de semana. Un vórtice polar canalizará el aire ártico extremadamente frío hacia Houston a partir del sábado.

Los períodos prolongados de temperaturas bajo cero pueden causar daños catastróficos:

• Tuberías congeladas y rotas (lo que provoca importantes daños por agua)
• Fallas en los sistemas de calefacción, ventilación y aire acondicionado (HVAC) y en los sistemas de riego

Aquí le mostramos cómo prepararse para minimizar el riesgo de daños por congelación:

• Mantenga la calefacción interior
• Proteja sus tuberías
• Apague los sistemas de riego
• Realice el mantenimiento de las unidades de HVAC

NO deje los grifos goteando, ya que esto puede provocar una disminución de la presión del agua en toda la ciudad. Le recomendamos que tome medidas ahora para prepararse, mantenerse a salvo y proteger su hogar y a sus seres queridos.

Cómo prepararse para el frío:

Oficina de Gestión de Emergencias de Houston

Servicio Meteorológico Nacional – Houston

Le recomendamos mantenerse informado registrándose en AlertHouston para recibir información en tiempo real directamente en su teléfono o correo electrónico.

Manténgase Preparado, Informado y Seguro

Join the Brays Oaks Super Neighborhood Council #36
Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 6:30 PM

10611 Fondren Rd @ Creekbend
Inside Fellowship Hall

Special Guest

MICHAEL WEBSTER, PH.D.

President, Houston City College Southwest

Dr. Michael Webster is dedicated to expanding access to workforce education and career pathways. With over 15 years of experience in workforce development, he most recently served as the Associate Vice Chancellor for Workforce Instruction at HCC, where he led efforts to strengthen industry partnerships and workforce training programs. Dr. Webster is a Senior Fellow from Education Class Four of the American Leadership Forum and an alum of the Center for Houston’s Future Leadership Academy. Prior to HCC, he held leadership positions at the Greater Houston Partnership, Houston Independent School District, and the Gulf Coast Workforce Board. Dr. Webster serves on multiple boards, including the Gulf Coast Workforce Board and

the Greater Houston Partnership’s UpSkill Houston Executive Committee. He was recently appointed to the Industry-Based Certification Advisory Board by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick. He holds a Ph.D. in English and American Literature from the University of Houston.

We’re Welcoming back Meiling Lin, Outreach Deputy Specialist II, Office of Annette Ramirez, Tax Assessor-Collector & Voter Registration. Meiling will be joining us with a presentation on appraisal notices and protest tips.

Citizenship Info-Session

Friday, January 23, 2026
3pm – 4pm on Zoom

In the session we educate and inform candidates about the overview of US citizenship, eligibility criteria, documents required, application process, fee and language waivers available, interview process