The District J Journal – August 22, 2014

Good Things For Crain and Lansdale Parks… As school is about to start up again, and with Fall just around the corner, September is gearing up to be a busy month for District J!  I hope you can join me at  the Lansdale Community Center on Thursday, September 11th at 6:30pm, to learn more about planned renovations for [...]

2014-09-03T18:53:04-05:00August 22nd, 2014|Uncategorized|

News From Houston City Council District K (July- August 2014)

District K Contact Information          900 Bagby, First Floor Houston, TX 77002    Phone: 832-393-3016 office 832-393-4203 Satellite    office  Fax: 832-395-9410   Email: [email protected] Website: Click here    Archived Newsletters: Click here Facebook: Click here Hiram Clarke: Council Member Green Pushes Bees Out of Almeda Plaza Subdivision     Council Member Green [...]

2014-08-21T10:51:20-05:00August 19th, 2014|Uncategorized|

Back to School Safety

As the summer draws to an end, it's time to prepare you and your child to go back to school. Being prepared is key to having an optimal learning environment. Here are some tips and reminders to make this school year a great one. Parents: Be cautious when driving through school zones. When you see [...]

2014-08-18T09:35:46-05:00August 18th, 2014|Uncategorized|

The District J Journal – August 8, 2014

It’s Going to be a Busy Fall . . .     This fall is shaping up to be a busy time for District J! Coming up within the next few weeks, the City Council Quality of Life Committee meeting will address proposed changes to the food truck ordinance.  Your District J office will keep [...]

2014-08-26T16:35:53-05:00August 8th, 2014|Uncategorized|

Mayor’s Fourth Annual Back to School Fest VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

The City of Houston and the University of Houston will join forces once again to present The Mayor's Fourth Annual Back to School Fest, in partnership with presenting sponsors Shell Oil Company and Motiva Enterprises L.L.C. The event will help prepare 25,000 pre-registered students for the new school year by providing backpacks, school supplies, immunizations, [...]

2014-08-03T18:48:34-05:00August 3rd, 2014|Uncategorized|

City of Houston Plans to “Hit the Road” with a Mobile City Hall

Department of Neighborhoods Issues Open Call for Community Ideas The City of Houston Department of Neighborhoods (DON) is partnering with the Rice University Center for Engineering Leadership to explore opportunities for taking city government out of downtown and into Houston neighborhoods via a mobile city hall. The department is seeking citizen input about the services [...]

2014-08-03T18:20:56-05:00August 3rd, 2014|Uncategorized|

The Gardens at Bissonnet Purchased by Steve Moore

Monday, July 28, 2014 For Immediate Release Contact: Eric Widaski (832) 393-3078 direct [email protected] The Gardens at Bissonnet Purchased by Steve Moore HOUSTON, TX - The Gardens at Bissonnet has been purchased by Steve Moore and an associated investment group. This 206-unit condominium complex located at 7400 Bissonnet, formerly known as "La Promenade," was once [...]

2014-08-03T17:21:20-05:00July 28th, 2014|Uncategorized|

The District J Journal – July 25, 2014

TIRZ Reappointments . . .        I would like to thank and congratulate the following individuals for their willing dedication and service to the Board of Directors of Tax Reinvestment Zone Twenty: Welcome W. Wilson, Jr., Kevin M. Chavez, Kenneth C. Li, Stephen T. Le, Saul Valentin, and Candice Alexander. They will re-join [...]

2014-07-28T11:34:05-05:00July 28th, 2014|Uncategorized|

Summer fun in sunny Houston

Summer is a welcome break from the school-year routine. But for many kids, summer means watching tv and hanging out - not really doing much of anything. Without activities that engage their minds and bodies, kids experience summer learning loss as well as boredom. Happily, kids in PAIR's Global Learners summer program are now taking [...]

2014-07-17T23:47:38-05:00July 17th, 2014|Uncategorized|

Houston’s Summer of Learning

Houston is full of FREE, FUN resources and opportunities to LEARN all summer long! School is out but learning does not have to end! The Mayor's Office of Education Initiatives has organized numerous free, fun and educational summer learning programs in Houston! These include summer reading programs through the Houston Public Library system, nutrition and [...]

2014-07-17T23:22:29-05:00July 14th, 2014|Uncategorized|
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