UPDATE: Tropical Storm Laura (Sunday, 5:00pm) What is the danger? Tropical Storm Laura is expected to enter the Gulf of Mexico early this week, intensifying into a hurricane. Strong winds and storm surge are possible for coastal areas of southeast Texas as early as Wednesday morning. The forecast will continue to change over the coming [...]
August 2020 Newsletter Department of Neighborhoods launches bilingual messaging service The Department of Neighborhoods has launched Neighborhood Updates, a new way for Houstonians to stay informed about COVID-19 recovery resources, essential city services, and seasonal advisories via telephone voice and text messages in English and Spanish. The new service is [...]
It's not too late to fill out your Census 2020 form online. Here are instructions in English and Spanish to guide you through each step. When everyone is counted, the Houston area gets all of the federal funding it deserves to help all of its residents. Census 2020 - Step-by-Step (English PDF) Census 2020 - [...]
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Mayor Sylvester Turner today reminded Houstonians - residents and landlords - about the City's rental assistance program to help those experiencing financial challenges as a result of COVID-19. Information available here in English and Spanish Beginning today through Wednesday, August 26, landlords can register their properties online to participate in the program administered by BakerRipley. "People simply need [...]
In response to the United States Postal Service’s warning regarding vote by mail deliveries, Harris County Clerk Chris Hollins issued the following statement: “In Harris County, we are expanding voter access to give voters more options to have their voice heard and cast their votes safely. Voting by mail is hands down the safest method to vote this November. [...]
The Houston Health Department and its agency partners are announcing the schedule for sites offering free COVID-19 tests the week of Aug. 17, 2020. Houston Health Department The Houston Health Department, in partnership with the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services and the State of Texas, will offer testing at two high-volume capacity test [...]
Application Deadline - November 6, 2020 The 2020 application period for Neighborhood Matching Grant Program is open! The program supports neighborhood beautification and improvement projects by providing dollar-for-dollar matching grant reimbursements ranging from $500.00 to $5,000.00 dollars. The application deadline is Nov. 6, 2020. Eligibility Requirements Neighborhood-based organizations and civic clubs with State of Texas [...]
The Houston Health Department is looking to hire Community Health Workers for the community engagement and outreach projects of the local COVID-19 response. Preference for applicants that are bi-lingual in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese (Mandarin), Urdu, Arabic, and/ or French. Find out more...
Be Prepared to Apply COH Small Business Economic Relief Program As the chairperson of the City of Houston's Economic Development Committee, I am ecstatic to share that Mayor Turner and members of Houston City Council passed the City’s Small Business Economic Relief Program (SBERP), which will be funded with $15 million of the [...]
