As you know, I have attempted to communicate with you in the past regarding the importance of being an informed voter. As we quickly approach the primary elections in Texas, I once again encourage each of you to learn more about the candidates that are running to represent you in your local, Texas House of [...]
The Solid Waste Department will resume its regularly scheduled tree waste and junk waste collections effective March 1, 2018. Thursday, March 1, 2018: Regular Tree Waste Schedule starts Monday, April 2, 2018: Regular Junk Waste Schedule starts Remember odd months are Tree Waste and even months are Junk Waste. Tree Waste months: January, March, May, [...]
We are all horrified by what we saw unfold in yesterday's school shooting in Florida. I also want to remind each of us (our dedicated Alief ISD family of staff, students, parents and community members) of our District's best practices to prevent endangerment of our Alief ISD family. I have been in this business for [...]
Houston LISC is excited to launch the 2018 cycle of two small grants programs. LISC's small grants are tools to support resident-led initiatives, spark projects that advance the community's vision and build neighborhood capacity. These grants are made available through LISC's GO Neighborhoods initiative, a place-based and neighborhood-driven approach to comprehensive community development in Houston. [...]
COUNTY CLERK IS PREPARED FOR DISPLACED VOTERS Primary Election Information for Voters Displaced by Harvey Houston, TX – Harris County Clerk Stan Stanart announced today that sample ballots, Early Voting locations, and a preliminary list of Election Day polling locations for the March 6, 2018 Democratic and Republican Primary Elections are now available at the [...]
The last date to register to vote in the March 6 Primary is rapidly approaching. Please view the following video on the importance of voting.
HOUSTON - Celebrate African American history as it comes alive at the Houston Public Library (HPL) through the voices and vision of writers, artists and leaders. Through the power and inspiration of poetry, documentary films, live performances and critical conversations, HPL honors and celebrates the heritage, culture and contributions of notable individuals. The legacy of [...]
There are over 16,000 apartment units in the International District. However, the District's apartment stock is aging with most properties constructed in the 70's and 80's. Few new complexes have been constructed in recent decades in spite of the tremendous growth that has occurred on the west side of Houston and Harris County. In response [...]
Beyond Careers Volunteer Income Tax Assistance is offering free assistance on Saturdays (February 10, February 17 and March 10) at HCC's Brays Oaks campus on West Bellfort.
Mission to the Netherlands Join Houston International Trade Development Council and Houston City Council Member Larry Green on a mission to the Netherlands. The Netherlands, a country in Northwest Europe, is know for a flat landscape of canals, tulip fields, windmills and international business opportunities. We will visit Rotterdam, The Hague, and the capitol city, [...]
