The Thomas Telegraph Vol. 5, Issue 7 – September 29, 2023

Several neighborhoods throughout the District continue to experience lower water pressure due to water leaks in our area. The City has hired 12 vendors to assist, which has increased productivity. However, if you notice a leak en route to work or home, please call 311. Just to remind you, if the case is closed, more than likely, a work order is in process.

Again, if you are experiencing 100% increases in your water bill, please send the last two invoices to [email protected] so my office can work with you and the CAS department to remedy the issue.

Here are a few neighborhood updates: Ashford Point Owners Associations:I met with property owners near Ashford Point and Synott, and they identified several ongoing issues related to speeding, illegal dumping, and widespread random gunfire. My office immediately initiated investigations from the Department of Neighborhoods, Solid Waste Management, Houston Public Works, and the District F Hot Spot Team. We will continue working with Westside HPD Command’s owners to address public safety issues.

Carver Crest: The District F Hot Spot team cleared Amanda Ln and removed several pounds of debris. Hip-Hip, Hooray! They will add this location to their routine maintenance locations. As a follow-up to the Piney Point Civic Club meeting, we need to continue the conversation and next steps regarding deed restrictions to strengthen the neighborhood protections.

I met with City Legal two weeks ago to address commercial businesses operating on residential land that was never re-platted after the home was either demolished or once the land was acquired. Currently, Carver Crest has two auto shops, and there are other identified businesses. We are working through possibilities but will need the neighborhood to focus on updating deed restrictions. I just wanted to let you know that there is more to come on this.

Hispanic Heritage Month runs until October 15, and I am excited to celebrate exceptional individuals and organizations serving the Hispanic and greater Houston community excellently. Please recommend an individual or an organization; please send a short bio and social media handles to[email protected]. In closing, please enjoy the various events scheduled in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month throughout the City. Please click here.

Sincerely,

Councilmember Tiffany D. Thomas

Established in 1998, the MYC provides youth the opportunity to learn about city government, share issues of concern with city officials, and gain civic leadership skills through community service activities. The council is modeled after the elected City Council, with members representing 11 single-member districts and 5 at-large districts. The MYC is administered by the Office of Neighborhood Engagement, a division of the Department of Neighborhoods (DON).

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Councilmember attended numerous events, including the Black Women’s Agenda Luncheon and the Martin Luther King Foundation Luncheon, as well as speaking on Voting Activation at The Links, Incorporated Legislative Summit. Click here for more information.

This event at Discovery Green in downtown Houston is a unique  opportunity to ask questions, visit with officers of each division present, schedule intake interviews, and submit applications.  Additionally, personnel will be on hand to provide information about HPD civilian employment opportunities, including dispatchers at the Emergency Communications Division.

HPD offers a wide range of career opportunities, competitive salary with regular pay increases, a $10,000 incentive for cadets, city-subsidized insurance, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and much more.

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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 Sunday, October 1, 2023. Applications are available here. Click here for more information.