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AlertHouston | Houston Parks Closed for Easter Weekend to Help Slow the Spread of COVID-19

Mayor Sylvester Turner has announced the closure of all Houston Parks and Recreation Department parks and trails for the Easter holiday weekend. The closures began on Thursday, April 9th at sundown. The decision was made in the interest of public safety to help slow the spread of COVID-19 during one of the busiest times of [...]

2020-04-10T16:55:29-05:00April 10th, 2020|

COVID-19: Commissioners Court Responds

As the Coronavirus (COVID-19) infections peak at different times throughout the nation, local governments - armed with science-based public health information -- have jumped into action. By doing everything within their power to protect their constituents' health and safety, they are saving lives. Harris County is no exception. We heard you and are actively working to provide [...]

2020-04-10T11:03:38-05:00April 10th, 2020|

SBA’s Forgivable Loans Webinar, April 14

INTERNATIONAL TRADE CENTER In Conjunction with the Small Business Administration Presents: A Corona-virus for small business webinar. Topics included: Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) SBA’s forgivable loans for Independent Contractors and Self-employed Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) SBA Debt Relief Emergency Economic Injury Grant SBA Express Bridge Loans Tuesday, April 14 , 2020 12:00 p.m. -1:00 [...]

2020-04-10T16:49:37-05:00April 9th, 2020|

Community Input Meeting

COMMUNITY INPUT MEETINGS Last Thursday, we held a virtual community input meeting for Super Neighborhood 20.  The answers to the Q&A section can be found here.  Thank you to everyone who has joined us for our virtual meetings. CLICK BELOW TO VIEW THE MEETING To view the Super Neighborhood 17 meeting, click here. To view answers from the [...]

2020-10-06T06:51:29-05:00April 8th, 2020|

Pop-Up Kitchen for Houstonians During Covid-19

The Pop-Up Kitchen is a collaborative project between Houston City Council Member Letitia Plummer, chefs and several organizations. It is a 100 percent donation- and volunteer-based initiative which launches on Wednesday, April 8th at the Seaside Lounge.

2020-04-08T10:49:14-05:00April 8th, 2020|

HPD Citywide PIP Meeting Livestreamed Tuesday, April 14

Chief's Citywide "Positive Interaction Program" For the month of April, our program presentation topic will be: “Communicators on Patrol” Communicators on Patrol is a volunteer program operated by the department’s Office of Public Affairs to enhance and facilitate communication between police officers and non-English speaking community members. In this program, community members serve as volunteer [...]

2020-04-06T11:15:35-05:00April 6th, 2020|

The Pollard Press

Edward Pollard, Houston City Council Member, District J   Covid-19 Update (as of April 4, 2020) The COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect the Greater Houston area at an increasing rate. We urge everyone to stay home unless it is absolutely necessary to leave your house.In Houston/Harris County, there were 1,284 confirmed cases, 203 recovered cases [...]

2020-04-06T10:36:58-05:00April 6th, 2020|
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