Mass Shootings Our nation is surely mourning. The lives lost in two mass shootings in Buffalo, NY, and Uvalde, TX, just days apart, have left us bereft and unable to make sense of the senseless. One thing is for sure, we must act now. We can no longer afford to just point fingers [...]
Hello District K Friends, Happy June! May was pretty busy in our city and community. We had a packed house at the May 4th District K Redistricting Townhall and CIP Update meeting! Residents were able to field questions and concerns, while city officials provided valuable information about upcoming projects for the district. If [...]
Join Us for an Upcoming SBA Houston Event! Houston District Office - June 2022 SBA Programs & Services Tuesday, June 7 | 1:30pm CDT | REGISTER Join SBA Houston to learn about the SBA resources available to you as a small business! This webinar will provide up-to-date information on SBA programs, services, and financial assistance. Summer [...]
Overall Violent Crime and Homicide Numbers in the City of Houston are trending down for the first five months of 2022 Mayor Sylvester Turner and the Houston Police Department announced today that for the first time in more than a year, Houston’s homicide rate is showing a decline. As of today, [...]
John Tankersley prepares new location It was a steaming hot day in Houston, part of the recent heat wave. Outdoor temperatures had climbed to around 96 degrees in the shade. Having to do errands, I could not get cooled off and my car air conditioner was cranking on overdrive. Then it appeared, like [...]
Tony, Karol, Gilbert & Karen Longtime elite swimming coaches Gilbert and Karol Legaspi decided to take a leap of faith in 2016 and purchase land off Airport Boulevard. They were determined to build a state-of-the-art swim facility where swimmers from babies to elite adults could learn how to swim or get coached practice. [...]
Houston District Office - May 2022 Disaster Response Contracting Webinar Hosted by SBA Louisiana, Lower Rio Grande Valley, and Houston District Offices Thursday, June 2 | 10:00am–11:30am CDT | REGISTER When emergencies or natural disasters occur, supplies and services must be rushed to impacted areas quickly. Small businesses can contract with the federal government to assist [...]
As we remember those who have died serving our Nation, this Memorial Day Weekend and with the temperature expected to reach into the 90s, the Houston Fire Department urges citizens to follow some simple safety tips to prevent heat-related emergencies and preventable accidents. Heat Related Emergencies Always, make sure you "Look Before They Lock". [...]
June 2022 Get ready for picnics, ice cream, and plenty of outdoor adventures! Precinct 4 brings three family-friendly movies and a variety of children’s activities to a park or community center near you. Enjoy an outdoor showing of Monster’s Inc. under the stars or cool off in one of our many community centers. We [...]
Houston Police Department Commander Adrian Rodriguez, who oversees the department’s South Gessner area patrol force, has been chosen as HPD’s commander of the year. The patrol area includes part of the Brays Oaks Management District. With his wife Reina and son Favien, Rodriguez officially received the honor this month from Police Chief Troy Finner and [...]
