Houston Health Department, partners announce free COVID-19 testing schedule for week of November 23
The Houston Health Department and its agency partners are announcing the schedule for sites offering free COVID-19 tests the week of November 23, 2020. The week will offer 17 free testing sites across Houston. Houston Health Department The Houston Health Department will offer testing (nasal swab by healthcare professional) at HCC - North Forest, 6010 Little York Rd., The site [...]
The Thomas Telegraph: Vol. 1, Issue 20 – 11-19-2020
Vol. 1, Issue 20 - 11.19.20 DISTRICT F OFFICE CDSF Project Updates Please be advised that sidewalks and ramps along High Star Dr between Yupon Ridge Dr and Bugle Rd will be replaced through our office's Council District Service Fund. Construction is anticipated to begin on November 30th and be completed by December 14th. Please be advised [...]
Westside Divisional P.I.P. Meeting, Nov. 19
Officer Tim Whitaker is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Westside Divisional PIP Time: Nov 19, 2020 6:30 PM Central Time Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/94396509308?pwd=TjllUTFPaGNtdmUrZ0pwSGVQYnRIZz09 Join by Phone: +1 346 248 7799 Meeting ID: 943 9650 9308 Passcode: 852112 One tap mobile +13462487799,,94396509308#,,,,,,0#,,852112#
HPD: Gun thefts from cars
The Houston Police Department recommends this safety video for people who lawfully carry guns in their personal vehicles:
City of Houston Launches Computer Access Program
Funding made available by CARES Act City Council recently approved an $800,000 program to provide computers to low-income Houstonians. Mayor Sylvester Turner’s Health Equity Response (H.E.R.) Task Force has partnered with Comp-U-Dopt, a non-profit that provides technology access and education to underserved youth, to distribute up to 1,900 computers for free to qualifying applicants from [...]
Reminder: Houston Health Department, partners announce free COVID-19 testing schedule for week of November 16
The Houston Health Department and its agency partners are announcing the schedule for sites offering free COVID-19 tests the week of November 16, 2020. The week will offer 18 free testing sites across Houston, including seven high capacity sites. Houston Health Department The Houston Health Department, in partnership with the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services and the [...]
City of Houston Launches Restaurant and Meal Program Made Available by CARES Act Funding
City Council this week approved a $2.2 million relief program to assist local restaurants and provide meals to Houstonians impacted by COVID-19. Mayor Sylvester Turner’s Health Equity Response (H.E.R.) Task Force will partner on the relief program with Lemond Kitchen, a local catering company. Lemond Kitchen will lead 15 local restaurants and catering companies in [...]
The Thomas Telegraph: Vol. 1, Issue 19 – 11-12-2020
Vol. 1, Issue 19 - 11.12.20 DISTRICT F OFFICE District F Youth-Led Conference 11.07.20 We are happy to report that the District F Youth-Led Conference was an overwhelming success. With the help of our fantastic speakers and sponsors, we empowered our youth leaders to steer the conversation on public safety reform and thoroughly examine solutions. Thank you to [...]
Register Today for a Virtual Town Hall on Surviving the Holidays During the Pandemic
Mayor Sylvester Turner invites Houstonians to register for an important virtual town hall focusing on mental health, healing, and wellness as our community confronts the global coronavirus pandemic. The holidays combined with COVID-19 will be a challenging time for many individuals and families. That is why the Mayor's Health Equity Response (H.E.R.) Task Force is hosting [...]