Don’t Miss this Year’s National Night Out. . . Every first Tuesday in October, our community comes together to support our local police officers at annual National Night Out (NNO) events around the City. This evening allows neighbors the chance to get to know each other and their local police officers, all while supporting [...]
To help the public properly dispose of unused or expired medication, the Drug Enforcement Administration is partnering with the Mayor's Office and the Houston Police Department (HPD) to host the National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. All tablets, capsules and solid dosage forms will be collected (intravenous solutions, injectables and syringes will not be accepted). This [...]
Mayor Annise Parker welcomed thousands of pre-registered students and their families to the 4th Annual Mayor's Back to School Fest on Saturday, August 16, 2014. Joining Mayor Parker for the opening ceremony and ribbon-cutting were fest presenting sponsors Shell Oil Company and Motiva Enterprises LLC, host University of Houston, donors, participating agencies, and volunteers. The [...]
More Information Want more info? Connect with Southwest Houston 2000 Inc. at its website, swhouston2000.org, or on facebook at SWHouston2000 For a list of certified Blue Star multi-family properties, visit Blue Star - Multi-Housing Program or contact HPD's Apartment Enforcement Unit at 713-308-3900 Contact Houston City Council District K 832-393-3016 or email [email protected] Crime statistics [...]
Dear District J Residents, As you may know, I hosted a Town Hall meeting last week to address the effects of the expansion of the Sharpstown TIRZ boundaries and HBU's ongoing construction of improvements on its campus. We had a productive meeting, attended by many residents, and I would like to thank our wonderful panel [...]
Organizing for Good in Westwood . . . Last year, your District J staff and I worked closely with the Gulfton community in establishing the Gulfton Super Neighborhood Council. Since January, under the direction of energized and enthusiastic neighborhood leadership, the Gulfton Super Neighborhood Council has been coming together to envision the future of that [...]
Houston is proud to have been selected as the host city for the 40th anniversary NUSA conference. Neighborhoods USA (NUSA) is a non-profit group focused on building stronger communities by providing learning, information sharing and networking opportunities for its members. The organization is also known for recognizing outstanding communities and individuals dedicated to improving neighborhood [...]
Volunteer Opportunity Provide Free Tax Preparation through VITA Free Training Become IRS-Certified for Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program to provide free tax preparation for taxpayers in the low-to-moderate (LMI) bracket for the 2014 tax season. Hands-on experience as a volunteer for free tax preparation using online tax preparation software. Learn tax law updates for [...]
The Graduation Game Plan provides students with a network of mentors through Houston Public Library branches to help them get on their “A-game” in school and in everyday life What’s Involved? Work with small groups of 3-5 students for 3-7 hours total (depending on location), to help them: Figure out their plan for graduating high [...]
Attend any of the games listed below and the Houston Dynamo will donate a portion of your ticket purchase to the HCC Foundation for student scholarships. Purchase your tickets today by visiting the following special HCC ticket sales page: www.hccs.edu/dynamogames. About HCC HCC is one of the country's largest singly-accredited, open-admission, community colleges offering associate [...]
