Chief’s Citywide P.I.P. Meeting: The Dangers of the Internet
The meeting will be streamed live with sign language interpretation on HPD's YouTube channel: youtube.com/houstonpolice
Houston Health Department, partners announce free COVID-19 testing schedule for week of August 31
The Houston Health Department and its agency partners are announcing the schedule for sites offering free COVID-19 tests the week of Aug. 31, 2020. The week will offer more than 20 free testing sites across Houston, including five mega sites. "We currently have more testing capacity in Houston than any time during the pandemic but the number of people [...]
The Thomas Telegraph – Vol. 1, Issue 8, 08-27-2020
Vol. 1, Issue 8 - 08.27.20 DISTRICT F OFFICE To celebrate Black Business Month, our office profiled two of District F's Black-owned businesses. Blake's Bar-B-Q & Burgers Fleur De Sweets CIP Project Update: Alief Neighborhood CenterPlease be advised that construction on the new Alief Neighborhood Center has been given the Notice To Proceed date of Monday, August [...]
Emergency Preparedness: Tropical Storms Marco and Laura
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): [...]
The Thomas Telegraph – Vol. 1, Issue 6, 08-20-2020
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 [...]
Mayor Turner Encourages Houstonians to Apply for the COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program
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 [...]
Reminder: Houston Health Department, partners announce free COVID-19 testing schedule for week of August 17
The Houston Health Department and its agency partners are announcing the schedule for sites offering free COVID-19 tests the week of Aug. 17, 2020. Houston Health Department The Houston Health Department, in partnership with the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services and the State of Texas, will offer testing at two high-volume capacity test sites. [...]
Neighborhood Matching Grant Program – Call for Applications!
Application Deadline - November 6, 2020 The 2020 application period for Neighborhood Matching Grant Program is open! The program supports neighborhood beautification and improvement projects by providing dollar-for-dollar matching grant reimbursements ranging from $500.00 to $5,000.00 dollars. The application deadline is Nov. 6, 2020. Eligibility Requirements Neighborhood-based organizations and civic clubs with State of Texas [...]
Houston Health Department Looking to Hire Community Health Workers
The Houston Health Department is looking to hire Community Health Workers for the community engagement and outreach projects of the local COVID-19 response. Preference for applicants that are bi-lingual in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese (Mandarin), Urdu, Arabic, and/ or French. Find out more...
The Thomas Telegraph – Vol. 1, Issue 6, 08-13-2020
Vol. 1, Issue 6 - 08.13.20 DISTRICT F OFFICE FREE COVID-19 TESTING AT CRUMP STADIUM HAS BEEN EXTENDED THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30th REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO GET TESTED. PLEASE VISIT: https://www.honumg.com/crump OR CALL 844-778-2455SE REQUIERE INSCRIPCIÓN. VISITE: https://www.honumg.com/crump O LLAME AL 844-778-2455BẠN PHẢI ĐĂNG KÝ ĐỂ KIỂM TRA: https://www.honumg.com/crump HOẶC GỌI 844-778-2455 您必须注册才能进行测试：https://www.honumg.com/crump 或致电844-778-2455 This week, our office delivered over [...]
