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Month: March 2014

March 31, 2014 in Neighborhood News

ReBuild Houston Notification: Allendale Panel Replacement

ReBuild Houston Project Completed in District E and I

 Allendale Concrete Panel Replacement Project

 The Allendale Concrete Panel Replacement Project will improve streets in the area by repairing the existing deteriorating roadway. This $220,000 project, which runs along Allendale from Howard to Forest Oaks, 77017, was completed in mid-March 2014.

Concrete panel replacement is used to rehabilitate severely cracked and broken sections of concrete streets.  The Allendale Concrete Panel Replacement Project not only replaced concrete panels in need of repair, but also provided repairs and improvements to curbs.

The ReBuild Houston Initiative is the City of Houston’s voter approved pay-as-you-go plan to rebuild drainage and street infrastructure. Its goal is to improve the quality of life and mobility for residents through the reconstruction and proper maintenance of drainage and street improvements. The Allendale Concrete Panel Replacement Project is an active example of ReBuild Houston at work to better serve you.

March 31, 2014 in Events

Open House on Memorial Park Priorities

Open House on Memorial Park Priorities

The Memorial Park Conservancy and the Houston Parks and Recreation Department invite you to join the Memorial Park planning team for a PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE

Date: Wednesday, April 16, 2014 Time: 6:30 p.m. Location: High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, 4001 Stanford, Houston, TX 77006.

Learn about findings from the public input process and share your feedback! Participation is free and open to the public. Visit http://memorialparkmasterplan.mindmixer.com/ for details.

For more information on the Memorial Park Conservancy, visit www.memorialparkconservancy.org or contact Suzanne Landau at 713.863.8403 extension 2.

For more information on Memorial Park and the Houston Parks and Recreation Department, visit www.houstonparks.org or write to Askparks@houstontx.gov.

March 30, 2014 in Beautification Efforts

Clean up Abandon lot

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Volunteers gathered this morning with the mowing and weed-eating of the abandon lot located 1003 Ahrens Street.  All trash and glass beer bottles were collected.  Together we can keep our  community clean and free of debris.

Adopt a lot, park, sidewalk or curve!

Thank you for your support!

 

 

March 30, 2014 in Neighborhood News

Operations Update – March 30, 2014

   

 

March 30, 2014

This is a courtesy message from TPC Group, located at 8600 Park Place Blvd., to notify our neighbors that at approximately 9:00 a.m. today Sunday, March 30, 2014 our plant alarm was sounded due to an issue with our boiler system. Our response team is working onsite to mitigate the issue as safely and quickly as possible. During this time, there may be flaring from our facility. We do not expect any impact to our employees, industrial or community neighbors.

We apologize for any inconvenience this incident may have caused. We will update this message as additional information is available. Should you have any concerns or questions, please contact Sara Cronin at 713.502.0656.

Thank you.

March 30, 2014 in Important RemindersNeighborhood News

Flaring at TPC Plant – March 30, 2014

This is a courtesy message to notify you that at approximately 9 a.m. today Sunday, March 30, 2014 our plant alarm was sounded due to an issue with our boiler system. Our response team is working onsite to mitigate the issue as safely and quickly as possible.  During this time, there may be flaring from our facility.  We do not expect any impact to our employees, industrial or community neighbors. We apologize for any inconvenience this incident may have caused.  

Again, please be sure your neighbors are aware that we are working diligently to resolve this matter quickly and safely.

 

Thank you.

Sara

 

Sara Cronin, APR
Director, Corporate Communications
sara.cronin@tpcgrp.com
TPC Group | www.tpcgrp.com
713.475.5243 | eFax: 1.855.506.9213
One Allen Center, Suite 1000 | Houston, Texas 77002

March 12, 2014 in Events

Graduation Game Plan – Mentor Program

Graduation Game Plan 

Mentor Program

The Mayor’s Office of Education Initiatives and the Houston Public Library are partnering with the Graduation Game Plan mentor program.  This free program connects students to resources that help prepare them to achieve their academic and career goals. Mentors meet with a small group of students for an hour and a half a week for four consecutive weeks. The Spring 2014 program will begin this March 24, 2014 and lasts until April 17, 2014.

Students who participate will receive guidance and support to graduate high school, prepare for life after high school, acquire workforce skills and manage their time effectively.  Working with mentors and the resources made available through the program, students create short-term and long-term education and career goals. To participate in the Graduation Game Plan mentor program, sign up at one of the libraries listed below:

  • Park Place Regional Library: 8145 Park Place Boulevard Houston 77017 Mondays, 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. (March 24, March 31, April 7 and April 14)
  • Carnegie Neighborhood Library: 1050 Quitman Street Houston 77009 Mondays, 3:30 -5:00 p.m. (March 24, March 31, April 7 and April 14)
  • McGovern-Stella Link Neighborhood Library: 7405 Stella Link Road Houston 77025 Mondays, 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. (March 24, March 31, April 7 and April 14)
  • Smith Neighborhood Library: 3624 Scott Street Houston 77004 Thursdays, 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. (March 27, April 3, April 10 and April 17)
  • Shepard-Acres Homes: 8501 West Montgomery Houston, TX 77088 Saturdays: March 29 (2:30p-4:00p) April 5 (11:00a-12:30p) April 12 (11:00a-12:30p) April 19 (1:30p-3:00p)
  • Stanaker Neighborhood Library: 611 S-Sgt. Macario Garcia Drive Houston 77011 Tuesdays,    5:00 – 6:30 p.m. (March 25, April 1, April 8 and April 15)

 

Volunteers will be provided with resource materials to guide a small group of students through the basic steps of high school graduation and preparing for college and/or careers.  Any adult who is interested in helping Houston students prepare for their futures are encouraged to become a mentor. Spanish and bilingual speakers are needed at many locations around the City. Learn more or sign up to become a mentor here. We still need volunteers at the following locations:

  • Park Place Regional Library: 8145 Park Place Boulevard Houston 77017 Mondays, 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. (March 24, March 31, April 7 and April 14)
  • Carnegie Neighborhood Library: 1050 Quitman Street Houston 77009 Mondays, 3:30 -5:00 p.m. (March 24, March 31, April 7 and April 14)
  • Shepard-Acres Homes: 8501 West Montgomery Houston, TX 77088 Saturdays: March 29 (2:30p-4:00p) April 5 (11:00a-12:30p) April 12 (11:00a-12:30p) April 19 (1:30p-3:00p)
  • Stanaker Neighborhood Library: 611 S-Sgt. Macario Garcia Drive Houston 77011 Tuesdays, 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. (March 25, April 1, April 8 and April 15)

 To volunteer, sign up at:  http://www.houstontx.gov/education/mentor/index.html

 For more information or to place your child on the participants list, contact:

Aarik Mickens-Dessaso, Office of Education Initiatives at

Aarik.Mickens-Dessaso@houstontx.gov or 832.393.0993 (office)

  The “After School Zone with the Graduation Game Plan” Mentor Program is a partnership between the City of Houston Department of Neighborhoods and the Houston Public Library.

To learn more about the Office of Education Initiatives, visit www.houstontx.gov/education

To learn more about the Department of Neighborhoods, visit www.houstontx.gov/neighborhoods

Additional volunteer opportunities in the City of Houston can be found at www.houstonservice.org

March 1, 2014 in Important Reminders

Tree Waste

“Tree Waste” is defined as “clean” wood waste such as tree limbs, branches, and stumps. Lumber, furniture, and treated wood will NOT be accepted. 

Heavy Trash is the first Monday of the month which is March 3rd

Junk Waste may NOT be placed for collection during a Tree Waste month.

Tree Waste months are January, March, May, July, September, and November.