District H News

Houston Land Bank Meeting

The Houston Land Bank and the City of Houston have established a strategic partnership for the environmental remediation of the former Velasco Incinerator site in Second Ward. Learn more here, and plan on attending the public meeting next week, see flier.

When: Thurs, Oct. 26th from 6:30-8:00pm

Where: CC Felix Fraga Academic Campus, 301 Drennan St.

Infrastructure Updates

Reimagining Navigation Blvd.

Join Harris County and Buffalo Bayou Partnership to see progress on the study and give feedback to reimagine Navigation Blvd. between Lockwood Dr. and Mack St. More info or give feedback via survey here.

When: Thurs, Oct. 19th, 6pm

Where: HCC | Felix Fraga Campus, 301 N. Drennan St.

Conservation District in Independence Heights

The Planning Department is hosting an additional meeting about the Conservation District process in the Independence Heights pilot program. Learn more about the Independent Heights proposal here.

When: Tues, Oct. 24th, 6-7:30pm

Where: Bella Vista Missionary Baptist Church, 803 East 35th St.

Tomorrow Morning: Concha With A Cop

Join Houston Police Department at Arandas Bakery for "Concha with a Cop" and get to know your local police officers. For more info.

When: Fri, Oct 20th from 8-10a

Where: 5307 Airline Drive

TechConnect Fairs

Neighborhood Celebrations Continue

Neighborhoods across District H are still hosting National Night Out and other events to celebrate community-building, neighborhood camaraderie, and strengthening police-community partnerships.

Wesley Community Center Block Party

When: Thurs, Oct. 19th, 4-7 pm

Where: 1410 Lee Street


Woodland Heights Civic Association

National Night Out

When: Tues, Oct. 24th 6-8pm

Where: Norhill Esplanade at Euclid St.


Barrick Elementary Trunk or Treat

When: Thurs, Oct. 26th, 4-7 pm

Where: 12001 Winfrey Lane


Friends of Northline Neighborhood Event

When: Fri, Oct. 27th, 4:30-7:30 pm

Where: Northline Elementary, 821 E. Witcher Ln


Burbank Middle School Fall Family Night

When: Thurs, Nov. 2nd, 5:30-7pm

Where: 315 Berry Rd

Booker T Washington HS/HSEP Celebreates 130 Years!

Come back to your alma mater and celebrate 130 years of academic excellence with a parade and family/class reunion. For more info or to reserve your class reunion or vendor space call 713-410-7599 or 281-701-2288.

When: Sat, Oct. 21st at 9am

Where: Booker T. Washington High School, 119 E 39th St.

Meow Wolf Community Conversation

You're invided to participate in Meow Wolf's Community Conversation on Oct 24th and 25th at the DeLuxe Theater. This discussion will help guide the Meow Wolf team members in gaining community insight and the community will learn about the Meow Wolf project. More info here.

Tidwell Transit Center

Join METRO to review the current Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Plan for the Tidwell Transit Center. More info on the website and event info here.

When: Thurs, Oct. 26th, 6-8pm

Where: HTX Art, 8321 Jensen Dr.

Save the Date: Dia De Los Muertos in the Heights

Join Montie Beach Civic Club for the Annual Dia de los Muertos / “Day of the Dead.” People of all ages can enjoy the festival with the performers and interactive exhibits. More information can be found here.

When: Sat, Oct 28th from 12-8 PM

Where: Montie Beach Park, 915 Northwood St.

Make plans for your family to attend one of the five TechConnect Fairs at parks' Family Fun Day on Oct. 28th! The whole family can engage in interactive STEM activities. Event flier here.

When: Sat, Oct. 28th from 11am to 1pm

Where: Multiple locations, more details here

East End: Dia de los Muertos

Remember the memories of your loved ones with this Dia De Los Muertos event on the Esplanade at Navigation on October 28th. Event details can be found here.

When: Sat, Oct 28th from 12-7 PM

Where: Esplanade at Navigation, 2600 Navigation Blvd

Cigna Sunday in the Park

Enjoy Cigna Sunday in the Park for music, dancing, free food, games, costume contest, trick or treating and a haunted house! More info here.

When: Sun, Oct 29th, 12-4pm

Where: Settegast Park, 3001 Garrow St.

Trick ART Treat

Free community event with homemade costume contest, mural contest, vendors, and lots and lots of candy for trick or treating. More information can be found here.

When: Tues, Oct. 31st, 5-8pm

Where: 8321 Jensen Drive

Family Night: Coco

Mission Centers Houston Gano is hosting a FREE outdoor movie night. Enjoy a fun-filled evening with your loved ones! For questions, call (713) 227-0304.

When: Fri, Nov. 3rd from 6-8pm

Where: Mission Centers Houston Gano at 1815 Gano St.

Fall Festival - “Dream with Alebrijes”

Enjoy the Fall season with the Museum of Fine Arts and celebrate the new temporary alebrijes sculptures by six Houston Latinx artists. Plus make your own art and enjoy music, dance performances, food vendors, and much more. More event info here.

When: Sat, Nov 5th, 1-5pm

Where: Brown Foundation, Inc. Plaza, 5101 Montrose Blvd.

FREE Youth Mental Health Guide

Available for all youth, Mayor's Office of Education created an unbiased Youth Mental Health Guide that was designed to be graphical and youth-friendly. Share the FREE guide with the youth in your life here

Early Voting Starts Oct. 23rd!

Early Voting runs from Mon, Oct 23rd through Fri, Nov 3rd. A total of 68 voting centers will be open between Mon- Sat, 7am - 7pm. Monday, and Sun, 12-noon - 7pm. On Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 7, 701 voting centers will be open from 7am-7pm. Click here for a list of voting centers.

Trunk or Treat -Veteran and Dependents Fun Night

Join American Legion Post 316 for the Veteran and Dependents Fun Night and Trunk or Treak. Have a fun family night with candy and a costume contest. RSVP via email to carla.patton@aol.com.

When: Fri, Oct 21 from 6-8pm

Where: Mystery Mansion, 3105 Campbell Rd.

BARC: MEGA Adoption Event

BARC, the City of Houston's Animal Shelter and Adoption Center is partnering with other animal shelters across the region to host a MEGA adoption event with hundreds of animals.

When: Sat-Sun, Oct. 21st-22nd

Where: George R. Brown Convention Center, 1001 Avenida De Las America

HPD: Houston Crime Report Released

Chief Troy Finner presented crime stats to Houston City Council on Wednesday, October 18, 2023. Violent crime has dropped 9.64% compared to 2022, and non-violent crime has dropped 3.89%. Watch the update here.


Stay Healthy this Fall

The change in weather is a reminder that we are entering the season for respiratory illnesses. Check with your medical provider to fine locations to get your COVID and flu shots. Houston Health Department now offering updated COVID-19 shots to uninsured, underinsured children and adults--for more info see press release. To get 4 free COVID tests click here.

Low-cost Internet

The Affordable Connectivity Program is an FCC benefit program that helps ensure that households can afford the broadband they need for work, school, healthcare and more. Eligible recipients receive up to $30 discount per month. Appy with AT&T here.

Watch City Council Meetings Virtually

Watch Public Session and Agenda Sessions here.

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