Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! District F is proud to be home to a diaspora of Latino Americans. We have the Mexican and Costa Rican Consulates in our district, an active El Salvadoran and Guatemalan community with traces of history and culture sprinkled throughout our neighborhoods. Their influence is evident throughout our community and city. Please make it a point to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and participate in the various luncheons, galas, and the 2nd Annual Dios de los Muertos parade on Nov 5.

Although submitted, District F did not have any recipients of the Mayor’s 2022 Hispanic Heritage Award. However, if you know of any phenomenal resident in District F of Hispanic descent doing extraordinary things – send me an email at [email protected] with a photo, bio, and a few highlights of why your neighbor or friend is impressive. Let me highlight you in coming newsletters, on social media, and during my council comments. We can celebrate each other!

This week I chose to use my council comments to highlight the constituent concerns we are working on in District F. In the past month alone, we received 447 calls related to water (bills, sewage, leaks), traffic lights, trash/recycle delays, and potholes. As you can see, we are focused on our core services provided to you by the city and will continue to do so. Please make sure you call or use the 311 app to initiate your constituent complaint and share the SR# so we can track the progress and status check with the respective departments in the system. Remember, “closed” does not mean “resolved.”

Thank you for your extra set of eyes and ears with issues in the community. Your effort helps District F remain clean, liveable, and safe.

VERY IMPORTANT: Wednesday, Sept 28, is the public hearing to DECREASE the tax rate from .55 to .533640. The taxes you pay to the city is .56 per $100 of each $100,000 value of your home. The proposed tax rate potentially reduces the city’s revenue by $332M based on the new home appraisals.

Context: District F has between 4 to 5 CIP projects that are either planned or deferred for two CIP cycles due to limited funding to complete. $332M could fund all projects and more.

Let’s make the math, math! HCAD appraises my home value at $136K; per the formula, my portion paid to the city in 2022 totals $569.48. However, the amount collected does not compare to the services I demand from the city daily (water, trash, HPD, libraries, or streets)—something to consider for yourself.

Regardless of your position, please participate in the public hearing to support or against the proposed tax rate. Details will be provided once confirmed.

For those of you that submitted projects for council district service funding via the jotform earlier this spring and summer, I am reviewing the projects with various departments. I hope to return with the next steps and hopefully good news.

Tanglewilde: I am working with city legal to enforce the deed restrictions to limit investors from purchasing single-family homes and renovating them into multi-family units. I will also work with the Houston Association of Realtors (HAR) to help preserve single-family neighborhoods. I will provide an update after the city’s legal investigation and recommendations.

Briarmeadow: My office has only received three sidewalk applications for review. There are no additional sidewalk projects scheduled outside of Pagewood Ln. Please complete the applications provided to see if your sidewalk qualifies. In addition to the Pagewood sidewalk project, ADA-compliant ramps are scheduled for installation. The ADA ramps will extend to the walking trail from Richmond S. / Stoney Brook to Pagewood for additional access.

The Storm Water project is scheduled for completion at the end of Sept 2022, weather permitting. Upon substantial completion, an invitation will be shared to walk through with the project manager to receive feedback on the project. As a reminder, please do not engage with construction teams on site but rather with the assigned project manager to reduce miscommunication and delays. Photos are always good to include with your notes.

Project Manager (HPW-CDSF):
Mr. Marcos Pereira, Project Manager
832-395-2411
[email protected]

Project Manager (SWAT):
832-395-3077
[email protected]

Alief: As we prepare for the opening of the NEW Alief Neighborhood Center, the Parks Department would like to meet with the Friends of Alief Park to prepare for the ribbon cutting to ensure the park will continue to maintain its resources after the opening. If you are a former member or interested in joining, please complete the link here.

Carver Crest/Piney Point:  Agenda item 13 on this week’s city council agenda approved $13M of TIRZ funds in support of the New Home Development Program. This item included budgeting for the proposed Amanda Ln project. Now that funding is approved, please expect a mailed letter to each homeowner, including a FAQ and next steps, such as the first community charrette where you can provide feedback. I am requesting each homeowner to actively participate in this process and help the city advance all economic development tools to preserve your neighborhood.

As mentioned two weeks ago, the gun buyback program is coming to the district in October. We are in the planning phase but are working to ensure the day is smooth for law enforcement and residents. The city council voted (13-4) to increase the incentives by spending $534,000 due to the high demand for the first event. Once the official flyer is released, I will share it for broad promotion.

In closing, we are approaching National Night Out on Oct 4, and I want to ensure we have you on the list for acknowledgment and added resources. Please confirm your event so we can help you promote it on social media and in the newsletter. Let’s get back to knowing our neighbors and our community. Let me hear from you at [email protected].

Be well. Be kind. Be you.

Total Work Orders Completed: 21
Hotspot of the Week: 7900 Riptide
Total Man Hours Worked: 56
Tree Waste: 210 lbs.
Mattresses: 1
Furniture Waste: 5 pieces
Tires: 7
Trash Debris: 120 lbs.
Shopping Carts: 3
Bandit Signs: 117
Landscaping: none
Schedule: Kevin Out, Ray and JB 7-3 MTTHF.

• North – 9003 N Main 77022
• Northwest – 14400 Sommermeyer 77041
• Northeast – 5565 Kirkpatrick 77028
• Southeast – 2240 Central Street 77017
• South – 5100 Sunbeam 77033
• Southwest – 10785 SW Freeway 77074

A SKATE PARK, HEALTH CENTER, AND LIBRARY WILL OPEN UNDER ONE INNOVATIVE ROOF IN HOUSTON

With a goal of fostering intergenerational connection, the Alief Neighborhood Center is a new model for what a community center can be. Read more in the Texas Monthly and get ready for the opening of the center.

September 7th
Item #2
Approval of Director Houston Public Works final contract amount of $2,234,827.35 and acceptance of work on contract with TEXAS PRIDE UTILITIES, LLC for Wastewater Collection System Rehabilitation and Renewal

District F: 44 locations 

September 14th

Item #6
Motion passed to approve the final contract amount of $24,055,352.96 and acceptance of work on contract with ISI CONTRACTING, INC for Concrete Panel Replacement for City Streets.  The project was located in 28 locations.

Learn more here.

Phone messages in English and Spanish
notify residents about city services,
new programs & civic engagement opportunities

Voice/text messages a convenient service
for residents without easy access to internet sources
The Department of Neighborhoods (DON) invites residents to subscribe to Neighborhood Updates to receive brief voice or text messages in Spanish or English about essential services and resources.

The messaging service is for everyone, especially for seniors and others who may not have easy access to online information, persons with disabilities who need information in audio or written format, and residents who prefer notices in Spanish.

The new school year is underway and the Houston Police Department is looking forward to working in tandem with young leaders in our high schools.

HPD is inviting Houston area high school students to apply for the 2022-2023 Youth Police Advisory Council (YPAC).

In addition to meeting with Police Chief Troy Finner and other HPD leaders to discuss issues affecting youth and the community, YPAC members also give back by participating in community service projects. The students also attend youth leadership conferences throughout the state.

YPAC members are required to meet five times during the school year at the HPD Edward A. Thomas Building at 1200 Travis Street in downtown Houston.

The application deadline is October 1, 2022. For more information, email rhonda.holmes@houstonpolice.org or call 713-308-3200.

NEW FOR 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR: TUITION-BASED PRE-K AND FULL-DAY PRE-K PROGRAM

Alief ISD is now offering tuition-based Pre-K at all sites, including the newly opened Jefferson Early Learning Center and Martinez Early Learning Center. Alief ISD’s innovative interactive Pre-K Program is a full-day program.

For more information or to apply online, visit