Investigators in the Houston Police Department Auto Theft Division are warning motorists to be aware of a rising national crime that has also hit Houston: catalytic converter thefts. Thefts of the converters in the city so far in 2021 have increased by 300% compared to the same time period last year. The converters contain precious metals and [...]
Join the SBA on Thursday, February 24, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. EST for an online event to celebrate Black History Month. The event will feature a fireside chat and conversation with Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman and Dr. Benjamin Chavis, Jr., President and CEO of the National Newspaper Publishers Association, on financial wellness, creating generational wealth [...]
The Harris County district attorney, Houston police chief, local pediatricians and gun-owning parents urge gun owners to store their firearms safely. Guns are the second leading cause of death among Texas children and teens Many of these tragic incidents are preventable. Safe storage also keeps guns away from criminals who would steal them [...]
Here are COVID-19 updates from the Houston Health Department for the week of February 21, 2022. Overall Situation Houston's latest 14-day average COVID-19 positivity rate is 9.7%, down from 15.9% last week and 38.0% in early January. The wastewater virus load is 87%, down from 126% last week and 1,436% in early January. Get vaccinated, [...]
Tzu Chi Foundation will be holding a food distribution for the local community on March 5, 2022. If you are interested in participating, please use the link below to sign up as a volunteer. https://forms.gle/YT8rVrZTtHSTX11j7
The Houston Health Department is announcing the schedule for sites offering free COVID-19 vaccinations and testing during the week of February 21, 2022. Over a dozen sites offering vaccinations and more than 30 testing sites are on the schedule for the week. Vaccination and testing at health department-affiliated sites does not require proof of residency, citizenship, or insurance. Site [...]
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Vol. 3, Issue 4 - 02.17.22 DISTRICT F NEWS 2022 SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM The 2022 Summer Food Service Program, sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Department, will operate from June 13 through August 12 for youth ages 1 to 18. Calling all churches, apartment complexes, learning centers, schools or other nonprofit groups in your district desiring to participate. We extend an [...]
