The Thomas Telegraph Vol. 3, Issue 27: 11-24-2022

Vol. 3, Issue 27 – 11.24.2022

DISTRICT F NEWS

I am thankful to represent one of the best communities in the 4th largest American city. Every day I wake up with gratitude. This year I am thankful for my health, my family and the people in my life that I have the privilege of calling friend.

I am thankful for all the blessings that I have received during my life, including family and friends. I am thankful for the help with my career when I was working and for my good health and being able to enjoy retirement.

I am thankful for God’s comforting hand and the support of my friends and family. I am grateful to wake up daily to be a public servant and focus on supporting the community with my colleagues.

I am grateful to have friends and family that care about my health and make a difference in my daily life. I also am grateful for CM Thomas because she cares for the people in her district.

I’m thankful for God’s Grace and His Mercy.

I am thankful to be able to act as a vessel for my community and represent young minority leaders. I’m also thankful for my chunky pugs, calico cat and of course mamá y papa.

I’m thankful for the love of my friends and family.

DISTRICT F NEWS

HOT SPOT TEAM HIGHLIGHT
WEEK OF NOVEMBER 14TH

Total Work Orders Completed: 34
Hotspot of the Week: Kirkwood @ Bellaire
Total Man Hours Worked: 72
Tree Waste: 300 lbs.
Mattresses: 6
Furniture Waste: 23 pieces
Tires: 11
Trash Debris: 620 lbs.
Shopping Carts: 5
Bandit Signs: 221
Landscaping: none

SOLID WASTE OPERATIONS UPDATE

As of Sunday, November 22, 2022

Yard waste is running as scheduled with minimal delays. However, some quadrants of the City may experience delays due to staffing shortages and equipment availability. Please continue to set out your yard waste on your service day. SWD crews will service every neighborhood.
Please click here to find out your service day https://bit.ly/3eAZ718

For more information on the Neighborhood Depository and Recycling Centers, please visit our website https://www.houstontx.gov/solidwaste/depositories.html.
We understand these delays in collections are frustrating and we thank you for your continued patience.

For more information about SWMD and our services, visit us atwww.houstonsolidwaste.org, “LIKE” us on Facebook athttp://www.facebook.com/houstonsolidwaste, and follow us on Twitter@HoustonTrash, or call 3-1-1, the City of Houston’s Customer Service Helpline. Download our app HTX Collects on Google Play or IOS Store to Never Miss an Update again!

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Link: City of Houston Solid Waste Management – Posts | Facebook

HTX Collects- an app used to update you about your service in real-time. You can also use the link on the website to get an update.
Link: http://www.houstontx.gov/solidwaste/htxcollects.html

REMINDER: WORK AUTHORIZATION: LEAWOOD

This work authorization has been issued to place traffic calming devices at Leawood. Construction is scheduled to commence on November 18, 2022 and is anticipated to end by December 30, 2022. The work authorization will take 42 days to be completed. The project contractor is DG Medina Construction, LLC.

COUNCILMEMBER PRESENTS AWARD AT THE UNCF GALA

On November 22nd, Councilmember Thomas presented Nicholas Perkins, CEO of Fuddruckers with the John and Drucie Chase Young Builder Award. It was a special moment as she was a recipient of this award in 2021.

COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS AND STAFF CONDUCTED A SITE VISIT

On November 17th, District F staff joined Councilmember Thomas at a site visit in the district. The team was able to identify the need for sidewalk replacement to mitigate sidewalk cracks and trip hazards. To date, the Council District Service Funds have been allocated to many infrastructure projects. We are continuing to accept projects for future fiscal years.

COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS HOSTS STUDENTS AND ATTENDS SEVERAL COMMUNITY EVENTS

On November 15th, Councilmember Thomas hosted students from Prarieview A&M University as they watched the Housing & Community Affairs committee meeting and met with her council colleagues and department leadership. She also presented a proclamation to the member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity and spoke at the unavailing of the new Kennedy Spark Park where she has dedicated $15,000 of council funds.

CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS

DISTRICT F COUNCIL ITEMS

November 16, 2022
Item #9
Approved an award to SCM Consultants, Inc. on its low overall bid meeting specifications in the total amount of $129,217.77 for the purchase of miscellaneous technology items which includes but is not limited to hardcover and paperback books, DVDs, camcorders, adapters, card readers, video cameras, stabilizers, software licenses, musical instruments, oversized tablets, hand tools, scanners, dust masks, paper cutters, engravers, mouse pads, 3D printers, badge maker buttons, and audiovisual materials to be used by patrons at the Alief Techlink Houston Public Library.
Learn more here.

COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS PROVIDES COMMENTS DURING NOVEMBER 16, 2022 COUNCIL SESSION

COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS PROVIDES COMMENTS ABOUT ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS DURING NOVEMBER 16, 2022 COUNCIL SESSION

To View City Council Agendas

To Watch Videos of Previous City Council Meetings

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