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Harris County Residents Should Act Now to Prepare for Laura (Tuesday, 10:00 a.m.) Hurricane Laura has entered the Gulf of Mexico and models place the Texas coast in the storm’s path. Harris County residents near the coast should make preparations now to ensure the safety of life and property. While tracks will likely continue to shift [...]
The Houston Health Department and its agency partners are announcing the schedule for sites offering free COVID-19 tests the week of Aug. 24, 2020. The week will offer more than 20 free testing sites across Houston, including five mega sites. Houston Health Department The Houston Health Department, in partnership with the U. S. Department of Health and Human [...]
UPDATE: Tropical Storm Laura (Sunday, 5:00pm) What is the danger? Tropical Storm Laura is expected to enter the Gulf of Mexico early this week, intensifying into a hurricane. Strong winds and storm surge are possible for coastal areas of southeast Texas as early as Wednesday morning. The forecast will continue to change over the coming [...]
Friends and Neighbors, With Tropical Storms Marco and Laura both forecasted to strengthen into hurricanes when they arrive on Tuesday and Wednesday, respectively, please take time this weekend to stock up your emergency kit if you have not already. The following advisories are from the National Hurricane Center (in English and Spanish; click to enlarge): [...]
In this video, Alief ISD Superintendent HD Chambers speaks to parents, students and staff. Click on the image above to watch the video, or watch here. En este video, el Superintendente de Alief ISD, HD Chambers habla con los padres, los estudiantes y el personal. Haga clic en la imagen de arriba para ver el [...]
Vol. 1, Issue 7 - 08.20.20 DISTRICT F OFFICE Round 2 of the City of Houston's Rental Assistance Program has begun accepting applications. The enrollment period for landlords is August 17th - 26th. The enrollment period for tenants is August 24th - 30th. Please review the flyer to see if you qualify and visit HoustonRentAssistance.org to enroll. Rented single-family houses are also eligible for [...]
August 2020 Newsletter Department of Neighborhoods launches bilingual messaging service The Department of Neighborhoods has launched Neighborhood Updates, a new way for Houstonians to stay informed about COVID-19 recovery resources, essential city services, and seasonal advisories via telephone voice and text messages in English and Spanish. The new service is caters to seniors and persons with [...]
It's not too late to fill out your Census 2020 form online. Here are instructions in English and Spanish to guide you through each step. When everyone is counted, the Houston area gets all of the federal funding it deserves to help all of its residents. Census 2020 - Step-by-Step (English PDF) Census 2020 - [...]
Mayor Sylvester Turner today reminded Houstonians - residents and landlords - about the City's rental assistance program to help those experiencing financial challenges as a result of COVID-19. Information available here in English and Spanish Beginning today through Wednesday, August 26, landlords can register their properties online to participate in the program administered by BakerRipley. "People simply need [...]
In response to the United States Postal Service’s warning regarding vote by mail deliveries, Harris County Clerk Chris Hollins issued the following statement: “In Harris County, we are expanding voter access to give voters more options to have their voice heard and cast their votes safely. Voting by mail is hands down the safest method to vote this November. [...]
