You’re invited! Come and talk with the CenterPoint team about how they are taking actions now to do better. Learn how they are improving their public and customer communications, and strengthening their resiliency and local community partnerships. We hope you join them; share your ideas; and help them better meet our community’s needs.  

Location: Kingwood Community Center, 4102 Rustic Woods Drive

Date: 4-7 P.M. Monday, September 16, 2024

Mohammad Nobani, originally from New York City and now residing in Fulshear, TX, is pursuing a degree in political science and national security at the University of Houston. This year, he will represent UH at the National Model United Nations (NMUN) in Washington, D.C. Currently, Mohammad is an intern with the U.S. Department of State, serving the U.S. Mission to Yemen.

Additionally, he volunteers as an ambassador at George Bush Intercontinental Airport, where he assists travelers and helps them feel welcome in Houston and the United States. From a young age, Moe has been dedicated to public service and helping others. His passion for politics and staying informed on current events has been a constant throughout his life. He continues to give back to the Houston community as a council intern with the District E office at the City of Houston.

The Hobby School of Public Affairs' Civic Houston Internship Program (CHIP) offers internships with government offices, nonprofit organizations, campaigns, and also with the private sector to University of Houston students each fall and spring semester. Since its inception over 25 years ago, the program has been a resounding success, placing more than 1700 interns in local offices throughout the greater Houston area, many of whom have been able to secure full-time positions following their internships.

After collecting more than 2.1 million cubic yards of storm debris generated by Hurricane Beryl, the City of Houston’s Department of Solid Waste Management (SWMD) concluded the first pass of collections on Saturday, August 31.

The department has begun the second pass as of Monday, September 2. SWMD encourages Houstonians to view the storm debris collection progress tracker at Storm Debris Collection Progress Map, which the department has updated to reflect specific collection progress in neighborhoods.

SWMD urges residents to continue to separate storm debris from bulk waste, and demolition and construction debris at the curbside. Contaminated debris piles might delay collection until the next bulk waste month. Please ensure that tree trunks are 3 feet or less in diameter and 3 feet or less in length and tree branches are 6 feet or less in length. In addition, debris piles must be within 10 feet onto private property lines as crews cannot encroach beyond that limit.

Please remember to separate your debris into the following six categories:

Normal Household Trash:

• Normal household trash and bagged debris of any kind will not be picked up as part of this program. Continue to follow your normal garbage removal schedule.

Vegetative Debris:

• leaves (not in bags), logs, plants & tree branches

Construction & Demolition Debris:

• building materials, carpet, drywall, furniture, lumber, mattresses, and plumbing

Appliances & White Goods:

• air conditioners, dishwashers, freezers, refrigerators, etc.

Electronics:

• computers, radios, televisions, and other devices with cords

Household Hazardous waste

• cleaning supplies, batteries, lawn chemicals, oils, paints & stains, and pesticides

On Thursday, August 15th, District E staff attended the League City Chamber luncheon. During the event, Dr. Karen Engle, the Superintendent of Schools for Clear Creek Independent School District, delivered an informative update on the upcoming 2024-2025 school year. Dr. Engle also outlined the district's ambitious “Vision 2030” plan, which aims to shape the future of education within the district.

Some of the initiatives in the Vision 2030 plan include developing a district-wide system to scale the successful elements of the "Leader in Me" program so that all students, by fifth grade, know and exhibit the seven habits of effective learners and ensure the culture that is created through the 7 Habits Framework extends beyond elementary school and into intermediate school through a new course for all 6th grade students to further support executive functioning skills. Clear Creek Independent School district has also implemented tuition-based Pre-K at all elementary schools. The presentation provided valuable insights into the district's strategic goals and upcoming initiatives, highlighting the commitment to enhancing educational opportunities and community engagement.

On Thursday, August 22nd, Council Member Flickinger attended the Neighborhood Grant Matching Program Informational Meeting hosted by the Department of Neighborhoods. This initiative, a collaboration between the City of Houston Department of Neighborhoods and City Council Member’s Offices, aims to enhance local communities through a dollar-for-dollar matching grant. Ranging from $500 to $5,000, these grants support beautification and improvement projects. We are thrilled to have eight neighborhoods actively participating in this valuable program.

On Friday, August 30th, Mayor John Whitmire and Council Member Flickinger were honored to present a proclamation to Eliza Paul at her retirement reception.

Eliza’s 36-year career with TXDOT is marked by exceptional dedication and leadership. Beginning as an engineering assistant in 1989, she advanced through various roles, including overseeing major projects like the I-10 Katy Freeway reconstruction. Promoted to district engineer in 2019, she has significantly impacted transportation across six counties. We extend our deepest gratitude for her remarkable service and wish her well in retirement.

On Friday, September 6th, Council Member Fred Flickinger led an engaging tour of the Lake Houston Dam, offering a behind-the-scenes look at its intricate operations. Joined by a group of interested community members, Flickinger was guided by representatives from Coastal Water Authority, who provided in-depth explanations of the dam’s gate mechanisms and detailed the ongoing improvements. The informative visit highlighted both the technical aspects of the gates and the progress made on enhancing the dam, fostering a greater understanding of this crucial infrastructure.

During the September 10th Council Meeting, Houston City Council unanimously approved an Interlocal Agreement with Coastal Water Authority to begin Phase II of the Lake Houston Dam Spillway Improvement Project. Phase II includes the final design engineering and construction of the project.

At the August 21st City Council Meeting, Mayor Whitmire appointed former State Representative Dan Huberty to fill the vacant seat on the Coastal Water Authority Board. During his tenure in the Texas Legislature, he was instrumental in securing additional funding for the gates and dredging on Lake Houston. We're thrilled to have him on the Coastal Water Authority Board and look forward to his contributions.

On Wednesday, September 4th, Council Member Flickinger joined Houston Public Works for a Traffic Signal ride-along to review and evaluate traffic signal timing on Kingwood Dr.

The purpose of the visit was to discuss strategies for improving traffic flow and addressing ongoing issues with congestion and light outages. This hands-on approach aimed to identify solutions and enhance the efficiency of the traffic system in the area.