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  • Report on Mayor’s Back 2 School Fest

    Published On: September 11th, 2014

    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. [...]

  • District K council member touts safety of area communities

    Published On: September 10th, 2014

    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 [...]

  • District J Town Hall Recap

    Published On: September 8th, 2014

    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 [...]

  • The District J Journal – September 5, 2014

    Published On: September 5th, 2014

    Organizing for Good in Westwood . . .   Last year, your District J staff and I worked closely with the Gulfton community in establishing [...]

  • Call for Presentations for the 2015 NUSA National Conference

    Published On: September 3rd, 2014

    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 [...]

  • Volunteer Opportunity – Provide Free Tax Preparation through VITA

    Published On: September 3rd, 2014

    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 [...]

  • Help Students “Get Ahead of the Game” with The Graduation Game Plan!

    Published On: September 3rd, 2014

    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 [...]

  • Support student scholarships with the Houston Dynamo

    Published On: September 3rd, 2014

    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 [...]

  • The District J Journal – August 22, 2014

    Published On: August 22nd, 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 [...]

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

    Published On: August 19th, 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 [...]

  • Back to School Safety

    Published On: August 18th, 2014

    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 [...]

  • ECHOS August Calendar of Events

    Published On: August 8th, 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 – August 8, 2014

    Published On: August 8th, 2014

    It’s Going to be a Busy Fall . . .     This fall is shaping up to be a busy time for District J! [...]

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

    Published On: August 3rd, 2014

    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 [...]

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

    Published On: August 3rd, 2014

    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 [...]

  • The Gardens at Bissonnet Purchased by Steve Moore

    Published On: July 28th, 2014

    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 District J Journal – July 25, 2014

    Published On: July 28th, 2014

    TIRZ Reappointments . . .        I would like to thank and congratulate the following individuals for their willing dedication and service to [...]

  • Register now for your Summer-Fall 2014 Farm Share!

    Published On: July 28th, 2014

  • Summer fun in sunny Houston

    Published On: July 17th, 2014

    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 [...]

  • Houston’s Summer of Learning

    Published On: July 14th, 2014

    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 [...]

  • The District J Journal – July 11, 2014

    Published On: July 11th, 2014

    It’s Budget Season!      City Council wrapped up nearly three weeks of FY2015 budget deliberations this past Wednesday.    I was pleased to offer two amendments [...]