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  • Houston Health Department Looking to Hire Community Health Workers

    Published On: August 14th, 2020

    The Houston Health Department is looking to hire Community Health Workers for the community engagement and outreach projects of the local COVID-19 response. Preference for [...]

  • District K: Update, August 13

    Published On: August 13th, 2020

    Be Prepared to Apply COH Small Business Economic Relief Program As the chairperson of the City of Houston's Economic Development Committee, I am [...]

  • India House hosts Census Webinar with Mayor Turner on Aug. 19

    Published On: August 12th, 2020

    Join the Census Webinar by clicking the link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85357958161 Please note the Zoom link for the Webinar will be available from 1:45 pm on Wednesday, August [...]

  • HISD: August food distributions

    Published On: August 12th, 2020

    HISD Community:  Beginning this week, the Houston Independent School District, in partnership with the Houston Food Bank, is hosting community food distributions on Fridays in [...]

  • Houston HealthScope COVID-19 Special Edition 29

    Published On: August 10th, 2020

      Welcome to Houston HealthScope, the Houston Health Department newsletter! We welcome your feedback at [email protected] 10, 2020 COVID-19 Special Edition 29   Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube [...]

  • Virtual Celebration of India’s 74th Independence Day, Aug 15

    Published On: August 10th, 2020

    Due to COVID-19 related guidelines there will be no gathering at India House. Join us virtually at 9:30 am on August 15th via our Facebook [...]

  • SBA Houston Virtual Events: August 10-14

    Published On: August 10th, 2020

    Emergency Preparedness Planning for your Small Business:  Building resilience is one of the most important skills Houston business owners can cultivate. In this webinar, we [...]

  • Streetscape & Wayfinding Master Plan Questionnaire

    Published On: August 10th, 2020

    The Brays Oaks Management District has engaged its consultant, M2L Associates to begin the preparation of a Streetscape and Wayfinding Master Plan for the District. [...]

  • District K: August Newsletter 2020

    Published On: August 7th, 2020

    City Council Passes Small Business Economic Relief Fund As the chairperson of the City of Houston's Economic Development Committee, I am ecstatic to [...]

  • Survey: Houston Mayor’s Task Force on Policing Reform

    Published On: August 6th, 2020

    The Houston Mayor's Task Force on Policing Reform, at https://www.houstontx.gov/mayor/press/2020/police-review-task-force.html, urges all city residents to complete an online survey before midnight Sunday, Aug. 9. The [...]

  • The Neighborhood Matching Grant Program is Accepting Applications

    Published On: August 6th, 2020

    The 2020 application period for Neighborhood Matching Grants is open! Nonprofit 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations can apply for neighborhood improvement and beautification projects funds. The [...]

  • City Council Approves $20 million Rent Relief Program to Help Houstonians Who Cannot Pay Rent Because of the COVID-19 Pandemic

    Published On: August 6th, 2020

    Mayor Sylvester Turner and Houston City Council today approved a $20 million rent relief package to help Houstonians who cannot pay rent due to economic [...]

  • Officer Cormier & Knox Family Benefit

    Published On: August 5th, 2020

    Please, help show support and encouragement to SPO Cormier and the Knox family during this difficult time.

  • Free COVID-19 Testing at India House | Wednesday, Aug 19th | By Appointment

    Published On: August 4th, 2020

    Testing is by appointment only to the first 100 registrants. SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT

  • Department of Neighborhoods launches bilingual phone messaging service

    Published On: August 4th, 2020

    “Neighborhood Updates” notify residents of COVID-19 recovery resources and essential city services The Department of Neighborhoods (DON) announces Neighborhood Updates, a new way for Houstonians to [...]

  • August and September Activities for SWHouston2000

    Published On: August 3rd, 2020

    Dear Friends and Members of SWHouston2000,   We want to let you know what our plans are for August and September, due to the ongoing [...]

  • Thousands of Election Workers Needed in Harris County for the November General Election

    Published On: August 3rd, 2020

    The Harris County Clerk’s Office is looking for election workers to staff more than 800 voting centers that will be open for the November 3, [...]

  • Variedades Lazo – Salvadoran Food Treasure

    Published On: August 3rd, 2020

    By JD Herman Tucked away off South Gessner on Creekbend Drive is a wonderful bakery and restaurant serving up specialties from El Salvador. The storefront [...]

  • Great Spin on Peruvian Classics

    Published On: August 3rd, 2020

    On the corner of Willowbend and South Post Oak is one of Houston’s best South American eateries. Peru Gourmet offers unique and flavorful dishes inspired [...]

  • Correction: Houston Health Department, partners announce free COVID-19 testing schedule for week of August 3

    Published On: August 3rd, 2020

    The Houston Health Department and its agency partners are announcing the schedule for sites offering free COVID-19 tests the week of Aug. 3, 2020. Houston Health Department [...]

  • Colombian Flavors in the Brays Oaks District

    Published On: August 2nd, 2020

    By Christina Autry With over 50,000 Colombian-Americans living in Houston, our metropolitan area has become a fantastic place to find Colombia’s signature dish: the Bandeja [...]