Welcome to the District’s new website! We’re still adding the final touches — spot anything missing or off? Let us know

Houston Health Department launches online registration for COVID-19 vaccinations for high risk groups

The Houston Health Department launched today online registration allowing Houstonians at the highest risk of coronavirus disease to schedule appointments to receive free COVID-19 vaccinations. A Spanish version is anticipated to launch later in the day. People age 65 and older and people age 18 and older with at least one chronic medical condition putting them at [...]

2021-01-04T11:47:33-06:00January 4th, 2021|

Pineapple butter! Eel sauce! Hong Kong City Mall restaurants continue to tantalize

The food court at Hong Kong City Mall is truly a foodie’s destination due to the heavenly aromas coming from the expanded line-up of kiosk-style restaurants. I spent a recent Saturday touring the assortment of great recipes and flavors. First stop was Nick’s Crawfish, owned by Nick Nguyen. His special recipes include Cajun flavors mixed [...]

2021-01-03T16:33:57-06:00January 3rd, 2021|

Houston Health Department, partners announce free COVID-19 testing schedule for week of January 4

The Houston Health Department and its agency partners are announcing the schedule for sites offering free COVID-19 tests the week of January 4, 2020. Twenty-four FREE+FAST+SAFE testing sites across Houston are on the schedule for the week. The Aldine area will benefit from two COVID-19 testing sites set up this week by the Houston Health Department and Harris County [...]

2021-01-03T16:06:38-06:00January 3rd, 2021|

A refrigerator full of food and heart

The opening and closing of the refrigerator door in our home is something many of us take for granted. We are hungry or thirsty and we make our way to our refrigerator, stocked with food and beverages, but what about those who are hungry and have no food stocked in their home refrigerator? How about [...]

2020-12-28T17:04:01-06:00December 28th, 2020|

Houston Health Department, partners announce free COVID-19 testing schedule for week of December 28

The Houston Health Department and its agency partners are announcing the schedule for sites offering free COVID-19 tests the week of December 28, 2020. The week will offer 19 FREE+FAST+SAFE testing sites across Houston. Different sites will close on certain days in observance of the New Year's holiday. Houston Health Department The Houston Health Department will offer drive-thru testing at two [...]

2020-12-27T17:17:44-06:00December 27th, 2020|

Houston Health Department, partners announce free COVID-19 testing schedule for week of December 20

The Houston Health Department and its agency partners are announcing the schedule for sites offering free COVID-19 tests the week of December 20, 2020. The week will offer 19 FREE+FAST+SAFE testing sites across Houston. Different sites will close on certain days in observance of year-end holidays. Houston Health Department The Houston Health Department will offer drive-thru testing at two surge sites [...]

2020-12-20T17:28:09-06:00December 20th, 2020|

The Thomas Telegraph: Vol. 1, Issue 24 – 12-17-2020

Vol. 1, Issue 24 - 12.17.20 DISTRICT F OFFICE For this "Month of Giving," we are highlighting two non-profit organizations in District F—the E.L. Kingsley Foundation and West Houston Assistance Ministries—who have done incredible work in our community throughout this trying year. We hope you consider making a donation to these two organizations, as well as others who are [...]

2020-12-18T08:08:32-06:00December 18th, 2020|

HCC: Spring 2021 programs and workshops

VIRTUAL INFORMATION SESSION  Learn all about what HCC Southwest has to offer by signing up for a virtual information session. Our academic counselors and staff from Financial Aid and Student Services will be on hand to answer any questions that prospective students may have about courses, programs and career paths.   WHEN  Thursday, Dec. [...]

2020-12-15T18:46:20-06:00December 15th, 2020|

SBA: Disasters Don’t Plan Ahead, but YOU CAN!

Planning for the Disaster (2 Part Series) Don’t Become Another Statistic! Join SCORE Houston and the SBA for this two-part webinar focused on SCORE’s Emergency Preparedness Program specifically designed to help small business owners prepare for disasters and recovery in the aftermath. Make 2021 the year you face our next disaster prepared!   PART I: [...]

2020-12-14T16:28:42-06:00December 14th, 2020|
Go to Top