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Houston is no stranger to the human and economic costs of severe weather. Recent floods in 2015 and 2016 caused 16 deaths and over $1 billion in damage. Additionally, the entire coastal region is particularly vulnerable to the threat of storm surge from a powerful hurricane. In order to address these issues, Houston City Council [...]
Houston Police Department Blue Santa Program All Contributors to the Blue Santa Program... Are cordially invited to pick-up their pre-package toys starting Every Saturday and Sunday in November 2016 from 9a.m. – 2 p.m. & November 28 – December 10, 2016 from 8 a.m. – 2p.m. (including weekends) at 51 Riesner (2ND floor/ Toyroom). Toys [...]
Constant driver distractions can result in tragedy. In this year alone, 39 children have perished in hot vehicles across the United States. Seven of those deaths occurred in Texas. In most of those cases, the young passenger was forgotten by the driver. Houston TranStar’s “Have A Strategy to Avoid Tragedy” PSA reveals a simple, yet [...]
Alief Proud Day Saturday, November 5, 2016 9:00 AM - Noon @ CRUMP STADIUM Join us on Saturday, November 5th at Crump Stadium for Alief Proud Day. This year's free festival will follow the Alief International Parade and run from 9 am to Noon. High-powered performances, interactive hands-on activities and door prizes will be featured [...]
Featuring County Music Star Darius Rucker and Special Guest the Eli Young Band ***Volunteers Needed*** Help Houston celebrate our nation's birthday on Monday, July 4, 2016 from 4 - 10 p.m. The event will feature GRAMMY Award winner and 2009 CMA New Artist of the Year Award winner Darius Rucker with special guest the GRAMMY [...]
Situation Update The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a flash flood warning for parts of central Texas on Thursday morning and placed most of the state on a flash flood watch due to a slow-moving storm system expected to linger through the weekend. Thousands of people have evacuated their homes in low-lying areas, as rivers [...]
Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) and the National Football League Foundation are excited to announce the 2016 Request for Proposals (RFP) for the NFL Foundation Grassroots Program. The goal of the Program is to provide non-profit, neighborhood-based organizations with financial and technical assistance to improve the quality, safety, and accessibility of local football fields. The [...]
This week is Armed Forces Week! Please join American Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces in celebrating appreciation to the Armed Forces on National Armed Forces Day. Representation of all Branches of Service will share some history, cake and punch. We hope to see you there. Please share the invitation with all of your [...]
