As chair of the Budget & Fiscal Affairs Committee, I am working together with my colleagues to strengthen the city’s long-term financial picture. Last year, I served on the Long-Range Financial Management Task Force where for six months, members were presented with a comprehensive, in-depth look at the city’s current and projected finances. Houston faces [...]
Table of Contents: Two Hearings on City of Houston Bond Referendums EVs for Trees Program National Prescription Take Back Day is September 29 National Night Out is Tuesday, October 2 George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) Welcomes Spirit Airlines Two Hearings on City of Houston Bond Referendums September 26 and October 3 There are two public [...]
The District J Journal – September 21, 2012 […]
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Parker Elementary School, 10626 Atwell, is looking for community members to mentor Parker students during lunch, for 30 minutes one day per week. If you’d like to volunteer, contact Principal Lori Frodine at (713) 726-3634. Parker Elementary 10626 Atwell Houston, Texas 77096 http://parkerelementaryschool.com/
PBS's Frontline to Feature Local High School Airing 9/25 at 8pmCitizens Advisory Council Meeting. Last year, PBS's Frontline visited a group of high schools in our country that were facing the challenges of at-risk students for its Dropout Nation series. They found a good place for a feature at Sharpstown High School, where students from [...]
Application for Ballot by Mail from Harris county: English | Spanish | Chinese | Vietnamese For more information on voting, early voting dates, and locations, visit www.harrisvotes.com. The Official Early Voting Locations & Schedule for the November 6, 2012 General & Special Elections is available at www.harrisvotes.com. In the State of Texas Early Voting begins [...]
To reduce obesity and increase healthy eating and exercise in the City of Houston, Mayor Annise Parker launched Healthy Houston, a new initiative to promote programs, policies and actions designed to reduce food deserts, promote the availability of locally-grown foods, encourage the development of sustainable food systems and promote recreational opportunities. To lead the initiative, [...]
India House Young Leaders’ Group Sponsoring “Thanksgiving Baskets for Community Families" Download Flyer In order for this mission to be a successful, India House needs your participation. The "Thanksgiving Basket Community Food Drive" will start on this Saturday at India House from 8am until 12noon. We are asking all our local schools, churches and agencies [...]
