News

  • ULI Development of Distinction – Braeburn Village

    Published On: January 29th, 2015

    OUTSTANDING Houston Real Estate Developments RECOGNIZED with URBAN LAND INSTITUTE “2015 Development of Distinction” Awards Braeburn Village (Midway/AAI Affordable Housing), Bethel Church Park, New Hope [...]

  • The District J Journal – January 26, 2015

    Published On: January 26th, 2015

    Sharpstown High School Groundbreaking     As has been previously announced, Sharpstown High School is scheduled to be entirely rebuilt! The bond program passed by HISD in [...]

  • Help Wanted: HPD Offers $5,000 Incentive to Join the Ranks

    Published On: January 22nd, 2015

    The Houston Police Department is looking to hire dozens of men and women in our city and is offering a $5,000 hiring incentive to new [...]

  • The District J Journal – January 12, 2015

    Published On: January 12th, 2015

     Great Things Happening in Gulfton     As I have always said, “District J is the Ellis Island of Houston” and there isn’t a neighborhood that [...]

  • HPD Encourages Everyone to Have a Safe Holiday

    Published On: November 25th, 2014

    The next few weeks will be a busy time for everyone and while we might be distracted with the hustle of the holiday season, HPD [...]

  • Public Hearings for the 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan

    Published On: November 24th, 2014

    Please join the City of Houston's Housing and Community Development Department (HCDD) for the Fall Public Hearings on the Needs Assessment findings from the Community [...]

  • Tell HISD that You Want Westbury High School to Become a School of Choice and that You support Campus Expansion

    Published On: November 11th, 2014

    The HISD Board of Trustees, during closed session next week on November 13, will be discussing the bond scope for Westbury High School - specifically [...]

  • ECHOS November Calendar of Events

    Published On: November 11th, 2014

    Epiphany Community Health Outreach Services (ECHOS) is a non-profit 501.c.3 organization located in southwest Houston. Our mission is to improve the lives of the most [...]

  • Signature park status sought for Waterhole

    Published On: November 11th, 2014

    Conservancy points to prairie habitat, planned Levitt Pavilion as reasons for city to grant designation A citizen-led effort is afoot for the 291-acre Willow Waterhole [...]

  • Ride METRO to the Polls for FREE

    Published On: November 3rd, 2014

    Need a lift to go cast your vote? METRO will be offering FREE rides to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 4. All you need to [...]

  • Raindrop Youth Development Center & Embrace Relief

    Published On: November 3rd, 2014

  • News From Houston City Council District K (September – October 2014)

    Published On: October 29th, 2014

      September/October 2014 District K Contact Information ____________________  900 Bagby, First Floor Houston, TX 77002 Main Office: 832-393-3016 Office 832-395-9410 Fax Satellite Office: 832-393-4209 Office [...]

  • City of Houston Seeking Neighborhood Tours for NUSA Conference

    Published On: October 29th, 2014

    The City of Houston is hosting the Neighborhoods, USA (NUSA) conference from May 20 - 23, 2015 in Houston, Texas. NUSA is a non-profit group [...]

  • “Klean It Up, Green It Up” Beautification Initiative Kick-Off!

    Published On: October 29th, 2014

    Dear Friend,  We created “District (K) lean it up, Green it up” as a way to actively involve District K residents and students in community [...]

  • Let Your Voice Be Heard in Planning Houston’s Future

    Published On: October 26th, 2014

    The City of Houston's Housing and Community Development Department (HCDD) is developing plans to spend a projected $200 million in federal grants by carrying out [...]

  • The District J Journal – October 17, 2014

    Published On: October 20th, 2014

    The Only Thing We Have to Fear . . .   President Franklin D. Roosevelt, in the midst of the Great Depression, encouraged a worried [...]

  • Exciting News from the Willow Waterhole

    Published On: October 13th, 2014

    We are excited about new developments at the Willow Waterhole and our Fall events!  View larger map Willow Waterhole Greenspace Conservancy The Mission of the [...]

  • Neighborhood Matching Grant Program Application Deadline Date: Friday, October 24, 2014

    Published On: October 6th, 2014

    The Neighborhood Matching Grant Program (NMGP) helps neighborhoods fund various beautification and improvement projects by providing matching grant (reimbursements) ranging from $500 to $5,000. Materials [...]

  • ECHOS October Calendar of Events

    Published On: October 6th, 2014

    Epiphany Community Health Outreach Services (ECHOS) is a non-profit 501.c.3 organization located in southwest Houston. Our mission is to improve the lives of the most [...]

  • The District J Journal – October 3, 2014

    Published On: October 3rd, 2014

    Don’t Miss this Year’s National Night Out. . .   Every first Tuesday in October, our community comes together to support our local police officers [...]

  • National Prescription Take-Back Day Partnership with U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration

    Published On: September 25th, 2014

    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 [...]