Victoria Tarkington flanked by student artists Westbury art teacher Victoria Tarkington always wanted her students to have the experience of creating and parading an art car in the annual Houston Art Car Parade. While teaching in Fort Bend County, she knew that some schools had created art cars. But she never obtained a [...]
Water Bill Improvement Plan Announced for Houstonians Houstonians have been concerned about their water bills and there has been a constant effort to make sure we are sending out correct bills. Yesterday, Mayor Whitmire announced several reforms to prevent erroneous water bills, clean up structural issues within current billing/customer service operations, and ensure that water [...]
Join Us for Keep Houston Beautiful April Clean Up! Get ready to spruce up our neighborhoods throughout Greater Houston! Join the South Houston Concerned Citizens Coalition for a community clean-up event at Townwood Park (3402 Simsbrook, Houston) on Saturday, April 6, 2024, starting at 8:00 am. Register with Melva Thorton at 713-498-7328. Westbury Civic [...]
Harris County Strategic Plan Listening Session Lina Hidalgo | Harris County Judge Good afternoon, The Office of County Judge Lina Hidalgo is having a community meeting to hear what residents want included in Harris County’s strategic plan. This is an opportunity to have your thoughts included in the future of the community. Click here to [...]
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Across southwest Houston, celebrations such as Bollywood performances, bazaars and poetry competitions are planned for early April as Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Though many Muslims choose to enjoy private parties at home, complete with food, family and friends, mosques and community groups across the Bayou [...]
Wildlfowers on the bayou When District J Houston Council Member Edward Pollard informed his constituents that Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital was willing to be a partner in community wellness and nature programs, Sharon Young, charter member of Friends of Keegans Bayou, jumped at the opportunity to engage. Young contacted Memorial Hermann and now [...]
Houston – March 27, 2024: Effective Monday, April 8, 2024, the City of Houston Solid Waste Management Department’s Westpark Recycling Center located at 5900 Westpark Drive, will be temporarily closed for construction. The closure is expected to last until Monday, May 13, 2024. During this period, we encourage you to utilize the following two (2) [...]
Join the Planning & Development Department for a virtual workshop from 2-4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 27. The workshop will focus on recent ordinance changes to chapters 42 & 26 of the City of Houston Code of Ordinances. The workshop will give an opportunity for builders, surveyors, plat applicants, realtors and anyone who is involved [...]
