District K: Happy Easter, Passover and Spring

This season carries a powerful message that resonates across faiths, traditions, and communities. It is a time rooted in reflection, renewal, liberation, and hope. Whether you are celebrating Easter, observing Passover, or simply embracing the changing season, there is something universal about this moment.

It reminds us that no matter what we have faced, there is always an opportunity to begin again. That growth is possible. That light follows even the most difficult seasons.

It is also a time to gather. To reconnect with family, friends, and community. To share stories, honor traditions, and create space for gratitude. In a world that often moves fast, this season invites us to slow down just enough to appreciate what truly matters.

And perhaps most importantly, it is a moment to carry forward the values we talk about so often — compassion, faith, freedom, resilience, and love. Not just in words, but in how we show up for one another every day.

Wishing you and your loved ones peace, joy, and renewal in this season. May it bring clarity where you need it, strength where you seek it, and new beginnings wherever you are ready for them.

The City of Houston Solid Waste Management Department is adjusting its curbside collection schedule in observance of the Spring Holiday.

Friday, April 3, 2026 (Spring Holiday)

There will be no curbside collection. Friday customers should place their carts out on Saturday. All facilities and administrative offices will be closed, including Residential Drop Off Centers, the Environmental Service Center, Westpark Recycling Center, and the Reuse Warehouse.

Saturday, April 4, 2026

Friday collections will be serviced. All facilities will reopen, including Residential Drop Off Centers, the Environmental Service Center, Westpark Recycling Center, and the Reuse Warehouse.

Your seat at the table is waiting. Mayor Pro Tem Martha Castex-Tatum invites you to join the 2026 Martha’s President Advisory Council (MPAC) meeting.

• 🗓 Thursday, April 9, 2026
• ⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
• 📍 The FountainLife Center — 14083 S. Main St., Houston, TX 77035

This meeting brings together neighborhood presidents and community leaders from across District K for an important conversation on key issues, including Short Term Rental updates, Solid Waste heavy trash on demand rollout, and Prohibited Yard Parking changes.

Your voice matters. RSVP here: bit.ly/MPACRSVP040926

Let’s roll up our sleeves and show up for the community. Join us for the Faith Community Cleanup as we come together to make our neighborhoods cleaner, safer, and stronger — one block at a time.

• 🗓 Saturday, April 11
• ⏰ 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• 📍 FountainLife Center — 14075 Main Street, Houston, TX 77035

This is more than a cleanup — it’s a chance to connect, serve, and make a real impact alongside neighbors, faith leaders, and community partners. And yes… lunch will be served. Bring your energy, invite a friend, and be part of something that makes a difference.

Join District K, Westbury neighbors, and community partners for the annual Keep Westbury Beautiful Day.

• 🗓 Saturday, April 11
• ⏰ 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
• 📍 Westbury Park — 5600 Stillbrooke, Houston, TX

For 15 years, this event has brought neighbors together to clean, connect, and take pride in the community. This year’s focus is on caring for the butterfly garden — planting, mulching, and refreshing the space for the season. Bring your family, bring a friend, and come be part of what keeps Westbury beautiful.