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Asphalt Pavement Rehabilitation Projects
Three District H neighborhoods are receiving asphalt pavement rehabilitation projects as a part of the Mayor's Street Rehabilitation Initiative:
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Independence Heights, beginning on E. 36th St. at Yale moving towards Main St, see map
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Second Ward, see map
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Washington Avenue Coalition/Memorial Park, see map
The project should start on the first of Nov. and take 4-6 weeks to complete.
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Street & Drainage Improvement
Street and drainage improvements on Estelle St. in Second Ward began this week. Construction location here.
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Avenue Place Speed Cushions
Speed cushions in Avenue Place are currently being installed, see map. Installation should take about 4 weeks. Learn more about speed cushions here.
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Historic Designation
Formerly known as Robert E. Lee Elementary, the Leonel J. Castillo Community Center was recently designated as a Protected Landmark by Houston City Council. Read more about the history here.
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DATE CHANGE: Historic Norhill Design Guidelines Meeting | |
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Join Norhill Neighborhood Association for an introduction to 2023 Historic Norhill Design Guidelines with Houston Office of Preservation. More info here.
When: Mon, Dec 4th from 5:30-7:30pm
Where: Proctor Plaza Park at 803 W. Temple St.
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Tomorrow is the last day of Early Voting | |
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Early Voting runs through Fri, Nov 3rd. A total of 68 voting centers are open between 7am-7pm today and tomorrow. On Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 7, 701 voting centers will be open from 7am-7pm. Click here for a list of voting centers.
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Stakeholder Conversation for Denver Harbor and East End | |
Join LISC Houston for a discussion on the "state-of" of Fifth Ward, Kashmere/Trinity/Houston Gardens, Channelview/North Shore, and Denver Harbor/Port Houston, East End and Magnolia Park. Learn about work in these communities and give input on priorities. Due to limited capacity, please RSVP here.
When: Thurs, Nov. 9th from 9-11:30am, light breakfast provided
Where: Avenue J, 5220 Avenue J
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Veterans Day Waste Collection | |
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There will be NO INTERRUPTION to the waste collection service on the Veterans Day Holiday, Fri, Nov. 10th. Drop off facilities and administrative offices will also be closed. On Sat, Nov. 11th, Neighborhood Depositories, Westpark Recycling Center, Environmental Service Center, and the Reuse Warehouse will resume normal operations. Learn more on the Solid Waste Department website.
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Burbank Middle School Fall Family Night
Enjoy a family night out with a Dia de los Muertos parade, food, games, music, and prizes.
When: Thurs, Nov. 2nd, 5:30-7pm
Where: 315 Berry Rd
Mission Centers Houston Gano Family Night
Enjoy a FREE outdoor movie night and see Coco with your family. Questions? Call 713-227-0304.
When: Fri, Nov. 3rd from 6-8pm
Where: 1815 Gano St.
Dia de los Muertos at the Library
Come for a fun day filled with activities games, snacks, and free prizes!
When: Sat, Nov 4th, 11am-1pm
Where: Flores Public Library 110 N Milby St
Dia De Los Muertos Festival and Parade
Enjoy a FREE evening of live music, a parade procession (7-8pm), concessions, arts, crafts, and more. Come in traditional attire to participate in the parade. Houston flier.
When: Sat., Nov. 4th from 2-10pm
Where: Sam Houston Park, 1000 Bagby St.
Fall Community Center Concert and Comedy
All ages are invited to the second performance in the concert series featuring local rockabilly musician Billy Folchi with an opening comedy act by Henry Coffman! Enjoy FREE snacks and lemonade.
When: Thurs, Nov 9th, 5:30pm: doors open; 6-7:30pm: concert
Where: Woodland Park, 212 Parkview St.
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Mission Centers Houston Gano Christmas Extravaganza Sale
When: Fri, Nov. 10th from 9-11am
Where: 1815 Gano St.
Veterans Day: Houston Salutes Our Heroes
The City is proud to pay tribute to our men and women in the military. A traditional Veterans Day Ceremony will be followed by parade downtown.
When: Sat, Nov 11th, Begin - 10am, parade - 11:30am
Where: Houston City Hall, 901 Bagby St.
Holiday Craft Fair
Browse meticulously crafted treasures for the holiday season at Pop Shop Houston. Experience vibrant creativity while enjoying complimentary drinks, hands on diys, beauty products, vintage clothing, plants, art, jewelry and more.
When: Sat + Sun. Nov 18-19 from 10am-6pm
Where: TXRX Labs & East End Maker Hub, 6501 Navigation Blvd.
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Turn your carved and uncarved pumpkins into fertile soil and keep the waste out of the landfills. FREE DROPOFF!
When: Nov. 1st-8th; weekdays, 9am-4pm and Sat 9am-1pm
Where: Reuse Warehouse, 9003 North Main St.
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Connect with speakers from Prairie View A&M's Cooperative Extension and College of Nursing to learn about diabetes, its causes, prevention, and effective management. Register here.
When: Sat, Nov. 4th at 11am
Where: Carnegie Neighborhood Library, 1050 Quitman St
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Memorial Park Running Complex Grand Opening | |
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Join Memorial Park Conservancy for the Grand Opening of the Running Complex! Listen to tunes, peruse Vendor Village, and enjoy local food with vegan-friendly options. More event info here.
When: Sat, Nov. 4th from 10am-2pm
Where: Running Complex, 7575 N Picnic Ln, 77007
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East End Fit Houston Fest | |
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Come out and shop new vendors, meet community partners, and enjoy health education, physical fitness and family-friendly activities at the East End Fit Houston Fest! Details here.
When: Sun, Nov. 5th, 8:30am: 5k walk, 10am-1pm: vendors, fitness, giveaways
Where: Esplanade at Navigation, 2600 Navigation
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Center for Pursuit Open House | |
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Come and discover the Center for the Pursuit's life path of services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), autism, and similar conditions. Pre-register and learn more here.
When: Sat, Nov 11, 10am-12pm
Where: The Center for Pursuit, 4400 Harrisburg Blvd.
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Candlelight Vigil For Road Traffic Victims | |
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For World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, the City of Houston will host a limited seating outdoor candlelight vigil. More info here.
When: Sun, Nov 19th at 5 pm
Where: Hermann Square lawn in front of City Hall, 901 Bagby St.
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HPD: Robbery Division Website | |
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Did you know: the Houston Police Department Robbery Division now has its own public webpage with information on open cases: www.HoustonPoliceRobbery.Org.
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Houston remains in Drought Stage 2 where water restrictions are mandatory. For more info and updates on the water leaks, see the Houston Public Works report.
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Watch City Council Meetings Virtually | |
Watch Public Session and Agenda Sessions here. | |
Need Additional Resources? | |
Check out our District H Resources Page for links and more information about available resources. Resources are updated every week. | | | | |
