Dear HISD community, The first day of school for Houston Independent School District students will be Monday, Sept. 11, weather and facility conditions permitting. We are eager to get our students back into the classroom and learning, but we need to be sure that our campuses are safe and that Houston’s infrastructure and roads are [...]
Our farms were heavily damaged by tropical storm-force winds followed by 40+ inches of rain that Houston received in just a 4-day span during this historic and devastating storm. Our farmers need to clean debris from their farms, replace destroyed crops with seeds and/or transplants, repair drip irrigation systems, and replace damaged farm equipment — [...]
To All Houstonians and Community Partners, In the aftermath of a natural disaster of unprecedented proportions, the people of Houston have inspired the nation with their determination, selflessness, and camaraderie. Hurricane Harvey has affected us all deeply, and the road to recovery will surely be a long one. We can find hope, however, in the [...]
The Solid Waste Management Department will be suspending some of its collection services (yard waste, recycling and junk waste/tree waste). Department operations are focusing on the current public health issues confronting the city of Houston in the wake of Hurricane Harvey's aftermath. Services for self-serve operations will be expanded to accommodate residents who have [...]
Don’t miss the opportunity for a FREE LEGAL ASSESSMENT United Way of Greater Houston invites you to register for the ExxonMobil, Haynes and Boone, United Way Pro Bono Clinic for Nonprofits Meet with attorneys who will provide a free legal audit of your organization to help assess whether it is operating in good overall legal [...]
Houston, Texas (August 11, 2017) Brays Oaks Management District (BOMD) is proud to announce that Mayor Turner appointed or reappointed members to the BOMD board of directors on Wednesday. The District congratulates Sylvia Rivas, Sheri L Cortez, Brandon Herndon, Ira Scott Jr. and Cindy Peden Chapman on their confirmation. BOMD would also like to thank [...]
The City of Houston, in partnership with the Texas Water Development Board, will submit a grant application on behalf of interested homeowners to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Grant. This grant will request funds for elevation of flood-prone homes. Who Is Elgible? Homeowners must have flood insurance from [...]
Support your favorite local business and save $$ - Sales Tax Free Weekend is August 11-13. - School Supplies - Clothing and Footwear - FAQ - Texas Administrative Code
Special $1 Pet Adoptions This Weekend to Help Save Lives HOUSTON- BARC is bursting at the seams with dogs and cats: More than 500 dogs and 200 cats are at BARC Animal Shelter and Adoptions. The shelter's capacity is 550 and over 720 animals are currently in its care. With shelter intake levels expected to [...]
August is here, which means many chances to learn, play and get involved in the Brays Oaks community. To help you get out of the house (and, perhaps, off the school open house circuit), here are a few events that have something for everyone. Line Dancing Classes at the Morris Frank Library, Saturdays in August, [...]
