March 30, 2014 in Beautification Efforts
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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
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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. |
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March 30, 2014 in Important Reminders, Neighborhood News
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
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:
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:
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 6, 2014 in Community Newsletter
March 1, 2014 in Important Reminders
“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.
February 23, 2014 in Neighborhood News
The Mayor’s Office of Education Initiatives and the Houston Public Library are partnering together 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 the workforce skills they need, and manage their time effectively. Working with mentors and the resources made available through our 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.
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.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN COLLABORATING WITH OUR OFFICE TO BRING THE GRADUATION GAME PLAN MENTOR PROGRAM TO YOUR SCHOOL OR ORGANIZATION, PLEASE CONTACT US USING THE INFORMATION LISTED BELOW.
SPRING 2014 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)
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)
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:
Corey Humphrey, Office of Education Initiatives
Corey.Humphrey@houstontx.gov 832.393.0900 (office)
or
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 atwww.houstonservice.org
February 17, 2014 in Events
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
February 17, 2014
Contact: Lauren Laake (832) 393-3008
Houston, TX – Houston City Council Member Dave Martin invites the public to join him for a joint Capital Improvement Project (CIP) and Town Hall Meeting tonight, Monday, February 17, 2014, from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at the University of Houston – Clear Lake, Bayou Building (2700 Bay Area Boulevard). Southeast Houston and Clear Lake residents are encouraged to attend to learn, voice their concerns and address their respective City of Houston officials regarding project planning and delivery in District E. An update on ReBuild Houston will be provided as well.
For more information and specific details about the CIP projects in your area and to see a draft of the Rebuild Houston ten-year plan visit www.houstontx.gov/cip/index.html.
For additional information contact Council Member Martin’s office at (832) 393-3008 or districte@houstontx.gov.
The City of Houston will provide reasonable accommodations to citizens with disabilities/special needs upon request in advance of the meeting. Citizens are encouraged to call Rhonda Sauter with the Mayor’s Citizens Assistance Office at rhonda.sauter@houstontx.gov or (832) 393-0955 for arrangements.
February 15, 2014 in Important Reminders, Neighborhood News
The Department of Neighborhoods invites Houstonians to participate in Houston Free Application for Financial Student Aid Day at various locations Thursday, February 20th. Area school districts, non-profit organizations and the City of Houston are providing free help to residents filling out the following:
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Texas Application for Student Financial Aid (TASFA) for Texas non-citizens
There will also be FREE “trusted centers” offering students and families help completing the financial aid process through March.
Students and families can find help and resources! Volunteers can donate their time and support Houston students! Community organizations can join our partnership and help us increase FAFSA and TASFA completion in Houston! Be part of the solution and help raise the percentage of Houstonians with degrees!
You can also find more information about Houston FAFSA Day, a list of location’s near you and financial aid resources at:
www.houstonfafsaday.org
For more information contact:
Corey Humphrey, Office of Education Initiatives
Corey.Humphrey@houstontx.gov
832-393-0900
OR
Aarik Mickens-Dessaso, Office of Education Initiatives
Aarik.Mickens-Dessaso@houstontx.gov
832-393-0993
To learn more about the Mayor’s Office of Education Initiatives, visithttp://www.houstontx.gov/education.
February 11, 2014 in Events
Registration is now open for the 2014 Tour de Houston Presented by Apache Corporation. Ride with Mayor Annise Parker and Texas State Senator Rodney Ellis on Sunday, March 16, 2014 at City Hall, 901 Bagby, Houston 77002. Funds benefit the RE-Plant Houston Program managed by the Houston Parks and Recreation Department (HPARD).
With three distance options, the Tour de Houston Presented by Apache Corporation is the perfect outdoor event for all cyclist levels, from the leisure rider to cycling competitors and is a recommended BP MS150 training ride. The distance options include a 60-mile route starting at 7:30 a.m., a 40-mile route at 8 a.m. and a 20-mile route at 8:30 a.m.
Early-bird online registration fee is $30 for adults until midnight, February 17, 2014. After February 17th, the fee increases by $5. From February 18 through March 12 at 5 p.m. online registration is $35. Children 12 and under are $20 for the duration. Deadline to register online is Wednesday, March 12, 2014, at 5 p.m.
On-site registration on the day of the event is $40 and will begin at 6 a.m. Only cash will be accepted on-site.
For your convenience, we recommend you pick up your packet early and go directly to your lineup position on the day of the event.
Registrants for the bike ride will automatically be entered for a chance to win a Sun and Ski bicycle and two Southwest Airlines tickets. If you are already registered, pick up your packet early and go directly to your lineup position on the day of the event.
For more details on the bike ride, including registration and packet pick-up locations, visit http://www.tourdehouston.org/. For more information about HPARD, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/parks/.
