Mayor Sylvester Turner and members of Houston City Council today passed the City's Small Business Economic Relief Program (SBERP), which will be funded with $15 million of the City's allocated CARES Act 2020 funds. The program is for small businesses that are most in financial need and exhibit a moderate to high likelihood of surviving [...]
Mayor Sylvester Turner joined representatives from Shell Oil and the Houston Food Bank to announce details of this year's push to help children and families successfully prepare for the new school year. The 10th Annual Mayor’s Back to School Fest presented by Shell on will take place on Friday and Saturday, August 7-8, 2020 in the [...]
During these difficult times we too are adversely affected, though temporarily closed, we are offering free programs and services online throughout the week to keep the members of our community mentally and physically fit. We have held more than 150 online classes /webinars since March 24th with overwhelming participation (Flyer attached for your reference). The [...]
PPP & Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Overview Has your business been affected by COVID-19? Eligible small businesses can apply for both programs. Learn the basics of each program and how to apply. Tuesday, July 28, 2020: 11:00am to 12:00pm CST CLICK HERE TO JOIN Thursday, July 30, 2020: 11:00am to 12:00pm CST CLICK HERE TO JOIN PPP Loan [...]
This is a reminder of the Elections Administrator Virtual Town Hall that will take place tomorrow, July 24 at 4:30 pm: https://www.facebook.com/events/284367476320727/ We must be vigilant in protecting the right to vote and the integrity of our elections. That is why we are creating an independent, non-partisan Harris County Office of Elections Administration that focuses exclusively [...]
It is time to register for supplies or to volunteer at the Mayor's Back 2 School Fest presented by Shell. The City has partnered with the Houston Food Bank to distribute food, masks, backpacks, and school supplies for Houston-area elementary students and their families. Event Details Date: Friday and Saturday, August 7-8, 2020 Time: 8 a.m. – [...]
Brays Oaks SNC36 is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting with Dr. Pretta VanDible Stallworth, Ph.D., PMP Houston Community College Board of Trustees District IX On the “State of Future Education” August 4, 2020, @ 6:30 PM Join Zoom Meeting Via Phone at +1.346.248.7799 Meeting ID: 862 5739 1009 Passcode: 528943 Questions call Sylvia [...]
Spanish-speaking populations in the Houston area are among the hardest hit by the coronavirus. Our District is working with Memorial Hermann to get out information in Spanish to our community. Mire estos videos para obtener más información sobre cómo protegerse a usted y su familia del coronavirus. (Watch these videos to learn more about how [...]
On Sunday, a pedestrian was tragically killed in a hit-and-run crash at 9200 Bissonnet when attempting to cross the street not in a crosswalk. Pedestrians are encouraged to follow these safety tips provided in several different languages from the Houston Police to reduce the rising number of pedestrian fatalities and injuries: English: https://www.houstontx.gov/police/pdfs/brochures/english/Pedestrian-Safety-Awareness.pdf Spanish: https://www.houstontx.gov/police/pdfs/brochures/spanish/Pedestrian-Safety-Awareness-0215-SP.pdf Vietnamese: https://www.houstontx.gov/police/pdfs/brochures/vietnamese/Pedestrian_Safety_Awareness_Vietnamese.pdf Chinese: https://www.houstontx.gov/police/pdfs/brochures/chinese/Pedestrian-Safety-Awareness-12-10-14-Chinese.pdf [...]
Walkable Places Public Hearing Scheduled for Wednesday, July 22nd On Wednesday, July 22nd, a public hearing regarding Walkable Places and Transit Oriented Development to encourage pedestrian friendly, mixed-use development with an enhanced, walkable public realm along certain urban corridors, light rails and the Rapid Bus Transit Routes will be held. Council [...]
