Month: July 2015
Texas Children’s Health Plan 2015 Back-to-School Fair
Go the Texas Children’s Back-to-School event and get your backpacks for the new school year. While you’re at it, get your vaccines and health screenings. They will have glucose, blood pressure, vision, and dental screenings on site.
When: 08.08.2015 @10:00 AM- 2:00 PM
Address: Almeda Mall
12200 Gulf Freeway, Houston, TX 77075
Please take your child’s vaccination record for screenings.
*****While supplies last. Your child must be present to receive a backpack.
FREE IMMUNIZATIONS FOR CHILDREN, CARING FOR CHILDREN FOUNDATION CARE VAN
The following HFD Fire Stations have been designated to participate in the FREE Children’s Immunization Program (birth-18 years) sponsored by the Houston Fire Department & Caring for Children Foundation Care Van Program.
All children’s vaccines will be provided toUNINSURED and MEDICAID children.
***Sorry they cannot service children with CHIP or private insurance.***
Bring your child’s current immunization record to any of the clinics listed here.
Parents or guardians MUST accompany their children.
The Carevan will be at the following locations from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
- Thursday, August 20, 2015 at the HFD Training Academy – 8030 Braniff, 77061
- Thursday, September 3, 2015 at HFD Fire Station 82 – 11250 Braesridge, 77071
- Thursday, October 1, 2015 at HFD Fire Station 19 – 1801 Gregg, 77020
- Thursday, November 5, 2015 at HFD Fire Station 34 – 3100 Laura Koppe, 77034
- Thursday, December 3, 2015 at HFD Fire Station 70 – 11410 Beamer, 77089
Join Us Today!
Join us today to extend a heartfelt welcome to Yvette Hernandez as our new Oak Meadows Civic Club President
Acompáñenos hoy 28 de Julio para extenderle una bienvenida cordial a nuestra nueva presidenta del Club Civico De Oak Meadows Yvette Hernandez
Time/Hora: 6:30-8:30
Location/Lugar: Rucker Elementary Cafeteria/ 5100 Vinnett, St. 77017
The Mayor’s Back 2 School Fest
Hello Neighbor,
Back to school season is always bitter sweet. It marks the end of summer fun and the excitement of a new school year. The Mayor’s Back to School Fest presented by Shell and Motiva will be held on Saturday, August 15th. This year’s event will help 25,000 pre-registered students prepare for the new school year. Students will receive backpacks, school supplies, immunizations, dental exams and hair cut vouchers. Health screenings by local agencies, City of Houston and University of Houston services, and children’s undergarments will be available to families in attendance.
Pre-registration is required for all students. To register, click on the link below or call 713.837.0311. Registration deadline is Friday, July 31, 2015 or until they reach capacity…
http://www.houstontx.gov/btsf/registermystudent.html
Due to a limited number of school supplies, only pre-registered elementary school children (K-5) who reside in the City of Houston are eligible to participate.
Free Immunizations
Harris Health System wants to help parents beat the back-to-school rush by offering school immunizations through its Troubleshooters Mobile Unit. During July and August, Troubleshooters is offering free immunizations to children two months to 18 years of age. To receive immunizations, a parent must be present with the child’s shot record. All shots will be given based on availability.
Below, Please see a calendar with the dates and locations.
https://www.harrishealth.org/en/news/pages/upcomingevents.aspx
Short Segment Project Update
Dear Residents,
Part of the curb line along the street on Ahrens St. at Oak Meadows Park was damaged by the short segment water line project, which is now allowing dirt and debris to flow into the street when it rains. Grass was never replaced during restoration and this project left the area in a worse condition than it was prior.
The good news are that the curb will be fixed by the end of the month and the grass will be replaced.
Houston Commission on Disabilities Meeting
Please Report Trash Concerns
Tree and Junk Waste
Tree and Junk Waste Program
Remember your ODDS and EVENS
Residents may dispose of their Tree Waste and Junk Waste at their curbside. Tree Waste is collected during ODD numbered months and Junk Waste is collected during EVEN numbered months. This method of collecting large waste comes with the benefits of diverting materials that can be recycled from landfills, saving landfill space and valuable tax dollars.
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.
Junk Waste may NOT be placed for collection during a Tree Waste month.
Tree Waste months are January, March, May, July, September, and November.
Junk Waste
“Junk Waste” is defined as items such as furniture, appliances, and other bulky material.
Tree Waste is accepted during Junk Waste Months; however, to ensure your Tree Waste is recycled, you may hold your tree waste materials until the next Tree Waste designated month or take it to a Neighborhood Depository/Recycling Center.
Junk Waste months are February, April, June, August, October and December
Residents who wish to dispose of Tree Waste or Junk Waste before their scheduled once-per-month collection may use one of six Neighborhood Depository/Recycling Centers. Visit the Neighborhood Depository/Recycling Center web page herefor more information or call 3-1-1.
Tires: Residents may place up to 4 tires at the curb for collection during Junk Waste months. Collection crews will separate the tires from the Junk Waste. It may take up to a week before crews return and retrieve the tires. Separating the tires from the rest of the Junk Waste allows the SWMD to properly process tires.
Additional Information
“The Trash Facts” Newsletter (.pdf)
Placement Instructions
- Tree Waste and Junk Waste should be placed adjacent to the front curb in a location easily accessible to the collection vehicle between the hours of 6:00 p.m. the Friday before and 7:00 a.m. on the scheduled collection day.
- Tree Waste and Junk Waste should not be stacked under low overhead electrical wires or other cabling, signs, or mailboxes; next to fences or posts; or on top of water meters, gas meters, fire hydrants, or other exposed utility components.
- Materials should not be placed in the street, on the sidewalk, or other right-of-way, or in any manner which would interfere with pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
- Tree Waste and Junk Waste collection is limited to occupied residential units and vacant residential lots only if the waste generated is in connection with the maintenance of the property.
Restrictions:
- No more than 8 cubic yards (about the size of a minivan) of Junk Waste or Tree Waste may be placed at the curb for collection.
- A maximum of four cubic yards of building material (not to include roofing shingles, brick, plaster or concrete) generated by the resident in connection with the maintenance of the residential property may be collected by Solid Waste Management Department crews.
- Appliances containing refrigerant must have a tag attached to them certifying a qualified technician has removed the refrigerant.
- The SWMD is not allowed to collect any material that was generated by contractors who were retained by a resident to perform work on his or her residential property. It is the responsibility of the contractor to remove all debris that may arise from the contractor’s activities. These contractor-related activities include, but are not limited to: trimming and removal of trees, remodeling, new construction and roofing.
- If authorized items placed for collection are mixed with unauthorized items, department personnel shall not be obligated to sort the materials and may refuse the entire load.
- Solid Waste Management Department collection services are not available to multi-residential structures of more than eight units.