The Houston Parks & Recreation Department is working on a grant proposal to secure federal funding for a Hazard Tree Removal Program. The proposed program would involve working with homeowners to identify and remove dead trees and overgrown limbs within their yard, at no cost to the homeowner. Homeowners would also be eligible for replacement [...]
On behalf of Council Member Edward Pollard: We are excited to announce the next installment of District J Private Trash Day, which will take place Saturday, June 17, 2023. This door-to-door concierge service is being provided to District J in response to residents who are in need of heavy trash and tree waste removal. Private [...]
Vol. 4, Issue 09 - 05.08.23 Dear District F: Last week, we hosted our first Turnaround Job Fair with the Office of Business Opportunity to reconnect previously incarcerated individuals to meaningful jobs. It was a success. We had nearly 40 vendors, 16 resource partners, and over 100 attendees served at the Alief Neighborhood Center. We also [...]
Vol. 4, Issue 07 - 04.20.23 District F(amily): I hope you are enjoying the fantastic weather and remaining safe. Most+ of the highlights are within the body of the newsletter, but I want to provide updates on several priority items I am working on related to your neighborhood. Alief: The old Long John Silver's on Bellaire [...]
Vol. 4, Issue 06 - 03.24.23 DISTRICT F NEWS HOT SPOT TEAM HIGHLIGHT WEEK OF MARCH 13 Total Work Orders: 16 Hotspot of the Week: 10218 Huntington Dale Total Man Hours Worked: 71 Tree Waste: 660 lbs. Mattresses: 2 Furniture Waste: 17 piece Tires: 9 Trash Debris: 1,260 lbs. Shopping Carts: 3 Bandit Signs: 203 Landscaping: [...]
As Houston Police Chief Troy Finner recently told the City Council, reported crime in 2022 fell about 9 percent from 2021 citywide. Now, HPD statistics solely within the International Management District show the same downward trend. Murders in the District fell from 20 to 14 year to year, for instance, while sexual assault dropped from [...]
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Due to the election day tomorrow, Tuesday, November 8th and any possible sport celebration events for this week, the HPD Citywide PIP Networking Reception Meeting for tomorrow, November 8, 2022 has been CANCELED and will be rescheduled for January 10, 2023.
Nonprofit organizations invited to apply Application Deadline - November 4, 2022 The Neighborhood Matching Grant Program supports neighborhood beautification and improvement projects by providing dollar-for-dollar matching grant reimbursements ranging from $500 to $5,000. Nonprofit organizations are invited to apply. The deadline is Friday, November 4, 2022, 5 p.m. Eligibility Requirements Neighborhood-based organizations and civic clubs [...]
Westside Divisional PIP Meeting, Oct. 20 A Reminder that this Thursday, October 20 at 6:30 p.m. will be our Westside Divisional PIP meeting starring Commander Hardy. The meeting will be LIVE at the Westside Station, 3203 S Dairy Ashford on the 3rd floor. Along with Crime Stats, our Guest will be a Representative from the Parks Department. [...]
