City of Houston Park & Recreation Summer Program
The cost the the program is $30 per week per child with fee exemptions available for qualified persons. For more info, visit: https://www.houstontx.gov/parks/index.html
Join us for the Hillcroft Ave Bridge Upcoming Virtual Meeting!
Join Us June 10th for a Virtual Public Meeting to Discuss Upcoming Bridge Construction at Hillcroft Ave Harris County Flood Control District will be holding a virtual community meeting for the reconstruction of the Hillcroft Ave bridge. The meeting is open to the public. When: Wednesday, June 10, 2020 How to Access the [...]
The Houston Fire Department Protects George Floyd Service Attendees from Record Heat
Over the past few days the Houston Fire Department’s Special Events Team, under the office of the HFD Homeland Security and Planning Division, have been involved in planning meetings in anticipation of today’s high heat index and large crowds for the Funeral Remembrance of George Floyd. The Houston Fire Department has staffed medical professionals within [...]
Chief’s Citywide PIP Meeting, July 14
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District K – June Newsletter 2020
District K Residents and Friends, I hope you are all healthy and safe. So much is happening in our city and country and quite frankly it has been an emotional week for many of us. As we continue to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, prepare for what is being called an active hurricane season [...]
Visitation and funeral for George Floyd in our community Monday and Tuesday
On Monday and Tuesday, June 8 and 9, a funeral and related activities for George Floyd are expected to bring many visitors from around the city and the nation to Fountain of Praise Church, 13950 Hillcroft Ave. in Houston. Please be aware that traffic in the area may be unusually heavy. Also, please join the [...]
New York Deli – Serving the Community with Comfort Food in a Pandemic
When the craving for a Dr. Brown’s Cel-Ray, matzoh-ball soup, potato pancakes, and lox takes hold, the New York Deli and Coffee Shop has got you covered. The deli, and attached HKA-certified Bagel Shop Bakery, have been staples in southwest Houston for 45 years and is classic takes on favorites, often seeing 45-minute waits on [...]
Plant It Forward – A Growing Success
By J.D. Herman There is a certain beauty when good intentions and hard work, combine for positive results. Plant It Forward is a growing success story of a great idea coming to fruition in Southwest Houston. The nonprofit started in 2011, by the brother and sister team Pat and Teresa O’Donnell, looked to make urban [...]
The County Connection: Three Things You Can Do Now to Prepare for Hurricane Season
The County Connection Lina Hidalgo | Harris County Judge I wish we could say that, because of the COVID crisis, we all get a break from worrying about the potential of a catastrophic storm making landfall this year. Unfortunately, the truth is that hurricane season doesn’t give us the courtesy [...]
Hurricane Season Starts Today Be Prepared & Stay Alert
CitizensNet Newsletter: PUBLIC SAFETY & HOMELAND SECURITY | 6-1-2020 Hurricane Season Runs June 1 to Nov. 30; Be Prepared & Stay Alert During the COVID-19 Pandemic The City of Houston Office of Emergency Management (OEM) urges residents to prepare for the 2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season, which runs from Monday, June 1, through Monday, Nov. 30, 2020. Planning for [...]
