New and Updated Mental Health Resources
In case of an EMERGENCY, call 9-1-1 Call 9-1-1 if someone, due to their mental state, is an immediate danger to themselves or others, including threats of suicide or homicide. Houston Police Department (HPD) 713-884-3131 Call the Houston Police Department directly if someone is acting out due to their mental state, but is NOT an [...]
Vietnam War Memorial continues to inspire reverence
It has been 45 years since helicopters descended on the U.S. embassy in Saigon to evacuate stranded Americans and Vietnamese people as the city fell to the People’s Army of Vietnam and the Viet Cong in April 1975. When the dust of war settled, more than 2 million lives had been lost, including over 280,000 [...]
The County Connection: An Efficient, Equitable, and Fair Vaccine Registration System
The County Connection Lina Hidalgo | Harris County Judge Most everyone has had an experience with trying to get a COVID-19 vaccination within the past few weeks -- whether for themselves, for a friend, or an elderly relative. And extremely limited vaccine supply made available via random drops announced at the last minute has rendered getting a [...]
2nd Annual Houston Business Matchmaker- March 5, 2021 – Registration Now Open
Event details and registration link: https://www.sbdc.uh.edu/assnfe/ev.asp?ID=11974
Houston Health Department, partners announce free COVID-19 testing schedule for week of February 1
The Houston Health Department and its agency partners are announcing the schedule for sites offering free COVID-19 tests the week of February 1, 2021. Seventeen FREE+FAST+SAFE testing sites across Houston are on the schedule for the week. The Galena Park area will benefit from two COVID-19 testing sites set up this week by the Houston Health Department and Harris [...]
Mark Your Calendar: SBA Houston Virtual Events
Prepare NOW: The Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Tuesday, February 2 | 11:00am CST | JOIN LIVE Thursday, February 4 | 2:00pm CST | JOIN LIVE Do you operate a live venue, live performing arts organization, movie house or cultural institution, or are you a theatrical producer, talent representative, or venue promoter and have been impacted by [...]
The Thomas Telegraph: Vol. 2, Issue 4 – 01-28-2021
Vol. 2, Issue 4 - 01.28.21 CORONAVIRUS UPDATE The Houston Health Department has launched an online registration portal allowing Houstonians at the highest risk of coronavirus disease to schedule appointments to receive free COVID-19 vaccinations. People age 65 and older and people age 18 and older with at least one chronic medical condition putting them at increased risk of [...]
Westside Divisional PIP Meeting w/ Andy Kahn
Officer Tim Whitaker is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Westside Divisional PIP Meeting Time: Feb 18, 2021 18:00 Central Time Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/93968083194?pwd=UHlhWVU2THdYeXZDcjVxNzBGY2pSUT09 Meeting ID: 939 6808 3194 Passcode: 432032 One tap mobile +13462487799,,93968083194#,,,,*432032# US (Houston) Dial by your location +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
