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April 1, 2025 in Invista

INVISTA Updates

  • During the holidays INVISTA provided gift cards for holiday meals to underprivileged families at Rucker Elementary and Patterson Elementary to help spread joy.
  • INVISTA employees sponsored 25 Angel Tree children through the YMCA to make their holidays a little more special.
  • Late last year INVISTA was presented with the 2024 Outstanding Corporate Citizen award by the East End Chamber, an award based on direct nominations from the community. 
  • INVISTA recently provided a total of $20,000 in grants to Deer Park Volunteer Fire Department and La Porte Volunteer Fire Department for safety equipment and training through our Helping Heroes Program. A sincere thank you to the courageous individuals of these fire departments who help keep our communities safe.
  • Rucker Elementary and INVISTA teamed up to create Rucker’s first Food Pantry last fall which was recently restocked again to ensure children don’t go hungry and can focus on learning.
  • Our Outstanding Student Scholarship Program has begun and we look forward to granting $2,500 scholarships to seniors at La Porte, Sam Rayburn, Cesar E. Chavez, Charles Milby and Pasadena High Schools.

These efforts reflect INVISTA’s ongoing commitment to be a good neighbor and make a positive impact in our community.

March 6, 2025 in HPD Statistics

Crime Type: Assault

Address: 5XX Ruell

Description: Incident# 179577324

Disclaimer: This is from the Houston Police department incident log. Information is subject to change.

March 6, 2025 in Meeting Minutes

Meeting Minutes August 20, 2024

Our meeting was called to order by President Gonzalez, who opened meeting with a prayer Afterwards he made introductions of officers and spoke of past achievements that OMCC has achieved. VP Garcia then took the floor and advised attendees of the upcoming events:

1. Movie Night including refreshments (popcorn, hot dogs, drinks)

2. National Night Out coming in Oct 1st with same refreshments

3. Halloween Activities and Christmas time

4. By-laws governing actions of officers of Civic Club

In President Gonzalez’s many years of residing within OM, he spoke of

1. many changes within the neighborhood and our Civic club.

2. how many homes owners take pride in its appearance

3. the numerous homes that are in despair, High grass, junk placed on property in front of home, etc.

4. the need for a Social Group committee to assist people that need assistance

5. our need of the residents to improve OM.

6. advised how the CClub advertises on Facebook, Nextdoor and our website.

A young lady suggested that we need to post sign of meeting at or near Rucker School to let more know of upcoming meeting. Constable Garcia opened with stating that no one cares more about OM than the residents present at our meeting. C. Garcia spoke of the Crime stats and said that the Constables have been called to OM 38 times from July 1st to present date. Advised he has requested additional funds from Comm. Adrian Garcia for 3 years and has received not a dime. He also stated that when we, the residents have to call HPD to also call a Constable. They work hand in hand with HPD and most likely a Constable will arrive first due to shortage of HPD officers and the higher priority calls. He gave his dispatch # 713.477.4070, office # 713.477.2766 and c/p 832.875.0111. Then he took questions from those in attendance. Sgt Russell with HPD agreed with C. Garcia on the shortage of officers within HPD and welcomed the addition of constables helping out. He touched on the high cases of people with mental problems that HPD is dealing with. Sgt. Russell is on evening shift and stated that he will make sure more evening shift officers are visible in patrolling. OM.Secretary, R. Snow read the minutes of our last meeting in April. Paul Taveras made motion to accept as read that was seconded by another man (NF) that was present. Treasurer, Ms. Therese did not give Treasurer report on our current finances. Voting was done by signature on the changes suggested in our by-laws along with future expenditures for upcoming events; Movie Night, NNO, Halloween and Christmas. We had many new faces attending meeting and everything said in English was also translated in Spanish to those that did not understand English. Meeting adjourned a little after 8pm

March 4, 2025 in TPC

RECEIVED NOTICE TODAY OF INFORMATIONAL MEETING TPC GROUP WILL REVIEW PLANS FOR AIR MONITORING AT THE HOUSTON FACILITY
• WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, 2025 6:00pm – 8:00pm
• CEASAR CHAVEZ HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM
• 8501 HOWARD DR. – HOUSTON, TX

RECIBÍ EL AVISO HOY DE REUNIÓN INFORMATIVA EL GRUPO TPC REVISARÁ LOS PLANES PARA EL MONITOREO DEL AIRE EN LAS INSTALACIONES DE HOUSTON
• MIÉRCOLES 9 DE ABRIL DE 2025 6:00 p. m. A 8:00 p. m.
• AUTHORARIO DE LA ESCUELA SECUNDARIA CEASAR CHAVEZ
• 8501 HOWARD DR. – HOUSTON, TX

February 17, 2025 in IntroductionNeighborhood News

Civic Club Nominee – Andrew Robertson – Please Vote

Hello, neighbors! My name is Andrew Robertson, and I’ve been proud to call this community home since 1998. Over the years, I’ve built strong relationships with many of you and have always valued the quiet, welcoming nature of our neighborhood. With experience speaking at city council meetings, organizing events, and managing finances, I bring a wealth of resources to help improve our community. My goal as a board member is to restore unity and trust, ensuring that we work together to maintain and enhance our neighborhood. I am committed to advocating for street improvements, organizing community events, and implementing programs that prioritize safety for all residents. I look forward to working alongside you to make our neighborhood the best it can be!  

February 10, 2025 in City CouncilImportant RemindersNeighborhood News

REMINDER: Falvey Street Storm Sewer Rehabilitation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 17, 2024

Contact: Dustin Hodges (832) 393-3008

districte@houstontx.gov

HOUSTON – Council Member Fred Flickinger would like to make residents aware that Houston Public Works will begin a drainage improvement project along Falvey St. and the intersection with Woodbine St. starting TOMORROW, Monday, November 18. The scope of work includes removing and replacing storm sewers, installing new inlets, removing and replacing sidewalks, and milling and overlaying the road. The project cost is $257,600 and is funded through Houston Public Works Dedicated Drainage & Street Renewal Fund (DDSRF).

The project is anticipated to be completed by Tuesday, March 18, 2025, weather permitting. Construction activities are expected to take place Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and contractors may work on weekends as needed.

As a result of the construction activities, please be aware of flagmen and orange traffic cones that will be put in place on-site to help with traffic flow through the construction zone as the project will require one lane closure. Two-way traffic will always be maintained. Businesses and residents will always have access to driveways and may experience increased noise levels due to trucks and equipment in the area. Impacts to water or sewer are not anticipated. Should a disruption need to occur, affected residents will be notified in advance.

For more information, please contact Council Member Flickinger’s office at (832) 393-3008 or districte@houstontx.gov.

January 8, 2025 in Beautification Efforts

Happy New Year!

Recycle 2024!

City of Houston’s Solid Waste Management Department (SWMD) invites residents to recycle their live Christmas trees from Thursday, December 26, 2024, through Friday, January 24, 2025. Additionally, live trees can be recycled through the city’s curbside tree waste collection program.

To prepare a tree for recycling:

  • Remove all lights, ornaments, tinsel, wire, nails, and stands.
  • Ensure the tree is not flocked, painted, or artificial, as these cannot be recycled.

Central Street Neighborhood Depository/Recycling Center
2240 Central Street
Houston, TX 77017

HOURS:
Tuesday- Sunday, 10 am to 7 pm
Closed on Monday

August 22, 2024 in Deed Restrictions

AMENDMENT TO RESTRICTIONS

OAK MEADOWS SECTION 4

THIS IS A READ ONLY COPY OF THE OFFICIAL DEED RESTRICTIONS FOR OAK MEADOWS ADDITION, SECTION 4 AMENDMENT.

WHEREAS, in and by that certain instrument dated the 25th day of August, 1953 and filed for record in the office of the County Clerk of Harris County, Texas under Clerk’s file No. 1166949, Oak Meadows Building Corporation, a Texas corporation, placed and imposed certain restrictions, covenants and conditions upon and again the property constituting OAK MEADOWS, SEC. 4, an addition in the Callahan and Vince Survey in Harris County, Texas, according to the map or plat of said OAK MEADOWS, SEC. 4, filed for record in the office of County clerk of Harris County, Texas on

June 25, 1953 under said Clerk’s file no. 1144308, excepting the tract of land marked “RESERVE” on said map or plat, reference to which map or plat and to said instrument is hereby made foe all purposes; and

        WHEREAS, said Oak Meadows Building Corporation, the owner of all of the property constituting said OAK MEADOWS, SEC. 4 desires to amend the above-mentioned instrument dated the 25th day of August, 1953, and the restrictions, covenants, and conditions therein contained in the particulars below set out,

        NOW, THEREFORE, said instrument is hereby amended as follows:

        I.

        The following paragraphs (a) (b) and (c) are hereby added to Paragragh numbered 2 of said instrument to wit:

  • No dwelling shall be erected or placed on any lot having a width of less that 56 feet at the minimum building set back line, nor shall any dwelling be erected or placed on any lot having an area of less than 5700 square feet.
  • No structure of a temporary character, trailer, basement, tent, shack, garage, barn, or other out buildings shall be used on any lot at any time as a residence either temporarily or permanently.
  • No noxious or offensive activity shall be carried on upon any lot, nor shall anything be done thereon which may be or may become an annoyance or a nuisance to the neighborhood.

II.

Paragraph numbered 15 of said instrument is hereby amended by adding thereto as the last sentence thereof the following, to-wit:

Provided, however, that any business on said tract marked “RESERVE” shall be restricted for retail business, professional offices, and service business uses only; and that no noxious or offensive trade or activity shall be carried on upon this tract, nor shall anything be done thereon which may be or become an annoyance tor a nuisance to the neighborhood.

III.

There is hereby added to said instrument as Paragraph No. 17 thereof

the following, to-wit:

17.

Invalidation of anyone of these covenants, by judgement or court order shall in wise affect any of the other provisions which shall remain in full force and effect.

IV.

Said instrument dated the 25th day of August, 1953, above mentioned, and the restrictions, covenants, and conditions and all other provisions therein contained, as hereby amended, are hereby readopted, ratified and confirmed.

EXECUTED this 23rd day of September, 1953.

THIS IS A READ ONLY COPY OF THE OFFICIAL DEED RESTRICTIONS FOR OAK MEADOWS ADDITION, SECTION 4 AMENDMENT.