Vol. 3, Issue 25 - 10.14.2022 Dear District F: This is a long one, stay with me. In the last few months, I have shared meaningful updates regarding public safety investments citywide, particularly in District F, including statistics, updates on hot topics, and city ordinances relating to the One Houston Safe Plan and our local efforts. Gun [...]
Vol. 3, Issue 22 - 09.16.22 Dear District F, Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! District F is proud to be home to a diaspora of Latino Americans. We have the Mexican and Costa Rican Consulates in our district, an active El Salvadoran and Guatemalan community with traces of history and culture sprinkled throughout our neighborhoods. Their influence is [...]
Vol. 3, Issue 20 - 08.19.22 Dear District F: This week's newsletter will focus primarily on promoting Saturday's 2nd Annual District F Career Fair. What initially started as a response to get people back to work after the pandemic's peak has evolved into one of the largest career fairs hosted by a council member in recent years. If [...]
This important presentation will educate members about how gunshot detection technology is helping the Houston Police Department combat violent criminal activity in the City of Houston.
The City of Houston has extended the public comment period to receive comments, suggestions, and alternate plans from the public regarding the Proposed City Council Redistricting Plan. Visit https://www.letstalkhouston.org/redistricting to view proposed redistricting maps and data tables. Extended Public Comment Period: Submit all comments and proposed redistricting plans by Friday, July 29 at 4:45 p.m. All plans submitted to [...]
Here are COVID-19 updates from the Houston Health Department for the week of July 18, 2022. Key Metrics Houston's latest 14-day average COVID-19 positivity rate is 30.4% and the wastewater virus load is 927% of the baseline. Stay up to date with vaccines and help lower the numbers. Find nearby free vaccination sites at GetVaxxedHouston.org or by [...]
Contract Compliance Section in partnership with Houston Community College (HCC) The City of Houston Housing and Community Development department is hosting an in-person hiring fair designed to connect Houstonians with employers, second chance job opportunities, and free resources. Participants will have the opportunity to interview with hiring managers on-site, receive tips from career experts, and engage [...]
Overall Violent Crime and Homicide Numbers in the City of Houston are trending down for the first five months of 2022 Mayor Sylvester Turner and the Houston Police Department announced today that for the first time in more than a year, Houston’s homicide rate is showing a decline. As of today, [...]
Vol. 3, Issue 13- 05.27.22 DISTRICT F NEWS District F, The last few weeks have been incredibly heavy for our nation and our local community. Before I could wrap my mind around the tragedy in Buffalo, New York, we were stopped in our tracks during Tuesday's public session when Mayor Turner announced the shooting in Uvalde, Texas. Thursday, [...]
As we remember those who have died serving our Nation, this Memorial Day Weekend and with the temperature expected to reach into the 90s, the Houston Fire Department urges citizens to follow some simple safety tips to prevent heat-related emergencies and preventable accidents. Heat Related Emergencies Always, make sure you "Look Before They Lock". Do [...]
