Seeds For Change is a small grant initiative that anchors Neighborhood Centers Inc.’s commitment to cultivating closer relationships with Houston’s many cultural organizations and partners. Join us at our first public meeting to learn more about this initiative. We will be accepting proposals from organizations, groups, and individuals who seek financial assistance for up to [...]

The Bayou Greenway Initiative is a bold and visionary plan to complete parks and trails along the 10 bayous that cross our city, creating an iconic park system that will redefine Houston. More than 20 different organizations have spent nearly $2.4 billion in crafting half the system within the city limits thus far. This November [...]

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 […]

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 [...]

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, [...]

City of Houston E-Newsletter […]

News from Council Member Jack Christie This is truly an international city. I have had the privilege over the course of the year to visit with leaders of various countries as they visit Houston including China, Japan, Thailand, Equatorial New Guinea, Nigeria, Brazil, Russia, Spain, and the Republic of the Philippines. The City of Houston [...]

Join SPARK at the Bayou City Arts Festival It’s time for the Spring 2012 Bayou City Art Festival, to be held October 13-14 in Downtown Houston. As a non-profit partner of this acclaimed festival, SPARK needs your support in providing volunteers to help work the event. Would you consider helping SPARK by working at least [...]