IBED/LRSP Committee meeting Canceled
IBED/LRSP Committee meeting scheduled on 09/25 has been canceled and we will resume our normal meeting next month. Thank you for your understanding.
IMD September Board of Directors Meeting Canceled
IMD Board meeting scheduled for Thursday 09/25/2014 has been canceled due to a lack of a quorum.
National Prescription Take-Back Day Partnership with U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration
To help the public properly dispose of unused or expired medication, the Drug Enforcement Administration is partnering with the Mayor's Office and the Houston Police Department (HPD) to host the National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. All tablets, capsules and solid dosage forms will be collected (intravenous solutions, injectables and syringes will not be accepted). This [...]
Report on Mayor’s Back 2 School Fest
Mayor Annise Parker welcomed thousands of pre-registered students and their families to the 4th Annual Mayor's Back to School Fest on Saturday, August 16, 2014. Joining Mayor Parker for the opening ceremony and ribbon-cutting were fest presenting sponsors Shell Oil Company and Motiva Enterprises LLC, host University of Houston, donors, participating agencies, and volunteers. The [...]
District J Town Hall Recap
Dear District J Residents, As you may know, I hosted a Town Hall meeting last week to address the effects of the expansion of the Sharpstown TIRZ boundaries and HBU's ongoing construction of improvements on its campus. We had a productive meeting, attended by many residents, and I would like to thank our wonderful panel [...]
The District J Journal – September 5, 2014
From the Office of Council Member Mike Laster District Journal Official Newsletter of Houston City Council District J Friday, September 5, 2014 Council Member Mike Laster 832.393.3015 [email protected] City Hall Annex 900 Bagby Houston, TX 77002 PO Box 1562 Houston, TX 77251-1562 Dave Bonem Chief of Staff Jonny Flores Agenda & Policy DirectorSharon ShanahanAdministrative Services [...]
HCC’s new center provides Alief community with more pathways to jobs
HCC held a ribbon cutting August 28 to celebrate the opening of the Alief Construction Technology Center at HCC's Bissonnet Campus. HCC Northwest will provide an opportunity to develop skills desperately needed for Houston's growing workforce field. The completion of the 17,220-square-foot workforce building will serve as the hub for students to train and receive [...]
Call for Presentations for the 2015 NUSA National Conference
Houston is proud to have been selected as the host city for the 40th anniversary NUSA conference. Neighborhoods USA (NUSA) is a non-profit group focused on building stronger communities by providing learning, information sharing and networking opportunities for its members. The organization is also known for recognizing outstanding communities and individuals dedicated to improving neighborhood [...]
Help Students “Get Ahead of the Game” with The Graduation Game Plan!
The Graduation Game Plan provides students with a network of mentors through Houston Public Library branches to help them get on their "A-game" in school and in everyday life What's Involved? Work with small groups of 3-5 students for 3-7 hours total (depending on location), to help them: Figure out their plan for graduating [...]
International District Business Mixer – September 10th
Come Mix & Mingle and network with the International District and our wonderful business partners on Wednesday, September 10 from 6pm - 8pm at: Kravin' Fruit Bar10623 Bellaire #143Houston, TX 77072 Download Event Flyer (PDF)
