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Houston launches “Can Blitz” to speed up trash can replacements for residents

Houston launches “Can Blitz” to speed up trash can replacements for residents
Can Blitz pick up details:
Dates & times: Friday, Sept. 5, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month
Pickup locations:
SWMD Service Center – North: 5711 Eastex Freeway Feeder Rd SWMD Service Center – Southeast: 1506 Central St., Houston, TX 77012 Environmental Service Center – South: 11500 S. Post Oak Rd., Houston, TX 77035
What to bring:
Copy of your water bill (for address verification) 311 Service Request (SR) number Damaged can if replacing https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2025/09/05/houston-launches-can-blitz-to-speed-up-trash-can-replacements-for-residents/

July 2025 Meeting Minutes

Minutes of OMCC 7.22.2025

At approximately 645pm our meeting began with our guest Garret Berg
with the Port Houston Group. Mr. Berg explained to all the need to shape
our community together, the need of our residents’ ideas for Park and
community improvement. First, they began by inquiring what it is that
brought you to Oak Meadows and what you liked the most about our
neighborhood.
People responded through the questions and came up with several ideas
for future improvement on the maps provided. We proceeded through this
process until everyone’s suggestions were heard.
Here is a list of improvements that everyone agreed on:
1.  Cover for basketball court; 
2.  Sail shades over playground; 
3.  2nd covered gazebo on opposite end of park;
4.  More Trees at Park
5.  Something about a trail thru the wooded area by OFA to go 
     towards Glenbrook Park across Old Galveston
Near the end of meeting, Garret Berg with the assistance of one of our
young attendees, began the raffling of gift cards from Wal-Mart and HEB.
Everyone was so excited that won the giveaways.
Prior to start of meeting, the officers of the Civic Club had agreed to delay
the reading of minutes from past meeting, along with details of the
Treasurer’s report. Meeting adjourned near 8pm.
These notes taken and prepared by R. Snow.
Treasurer Report for July, 2025 by Norma Flores – OMCC Treasurer 
Begin Balance of $2680.37
Deposit 10.00
$2690.37
Minus Expenses 949.77
Leaving a balance of $1740.60

Mosquito Control in our area!! What you need to know about the truck spraying.

Spraying insecticides from a truck is one way to safely kill mosquitoes in an area.
Truck spraying is used to:
Š Control and reduce the number of mosquitoes that can spread viruses.
Š Reduce your chances of getting infected with viruses.
Mosquito control trucks spray very small amounts of insecticide into the air to kill mosquitoes. This spray is a fine mist that acts as a fogger in the area. Is the spray harmful to people, pets, animals, or the environment? No, when done correctly, truck spraying will not harm people, pets, animals, or the environment. Spraying is safe! You do not need to leave an area when truck spraying for mosquito control takes place. If you prefer to stay inside and close windows and doors you can, but it is not necessary. The spray does not harm pets, but you may choose to bring them inside when spraying occurs.

OMCC Meeting – Sept 16 6p.m.-7:30p.m. 9045 Howard Drive, Houston, TX 77017

Please be advised to mark your calendars for our upcoming Civic Club meeting on September 16th. The Port Houston Group will be presenting findings from our previous meeting. We are also seeking volunteers for the National Night Out Celebration committee, scheduled for Tuesday, October 7th. Additionally, we require a chairperson for the Halloween at the Park committee. We have ample home decorations; however, we need assistance in decorating a table for the Halloween event on Friday, October 31st.

Oct 31st. Hola vecinos Les recordamos que anoten en sus calendarios nuestra próxima reunión del Club Cívico el 16 de septiembre. El Grupo Port Houston quisiera informarles sobre los hallazgos de nuestra última reunión. También necesitamos miembros para nuestro comité de la Noche Nacional de Celebración el martes 7 de octubre. Además, necesitamos a alguien que dirija nuestro comité de Halloween en el Parque. Tenemos una decoración estupenda para la casa, ahora necesitamos decorar una mesa para la noche de Halloween el viernes 31 de octubre.

Community Safety Information Meeting

TPC Group will host two meetings to review how the Houston facility mitigates risk to the community. The same information will be provided at each meeting.

Tuesday, September 30. 2025 OR Wednesday, October 1, 2025 6 p,m,-7:30 p.m.

Cesar E. Chavez High School Auditorium @ 8501 Howard Dr. Houston, Texas

El Grupo TPC organizará dos reuniones para analizar cómo las instalaciones de Houston mitiga el riesgo para la comunidad. Se proporcionará la misma información en cada reunión.

Martes, 30 de septiembre de 2025 o miércoles, 1 de octubre de 2025, de 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Auditorio de la Preparatoria Cesar E. Chavez, 8501 Howard Dr., Houston, Texas

Update on TPC Group Houston Operations

TPC Group has posted the following message on the CAER Line.

This is TPC Group Houston Operations, located at 8600 Park Place Boulevard. Today is Sunday, August 31 at approximately 1:50 p.m. This is a courtesy message to notify our neighbors due to a loss of power at the plant there is flaring and the potential for black smoke. Our operations team is onsite working to safely and quickly restore power and mitigate the situation. We do not expect any impact to our employees, industrial or community neighbors. We apologize for any inconvenience this incident may have caused. Should you have any concerns or questions, please contact Sara Cronin at 713.502.0656.

Thank you.

Communications

Quality Products. Dependable Services.
One Allen Center  |  500 Dallas St., Suite 2000  |  Houston, Texas 77002
713.475.5243 |  eFax: 1.855.506.9213  |  www.tpcgrp.com

Flooding in the Surrounding Area Impacts Our Community (610 @ Broadway)!

Oak Meadows persevered through another day of flooded streets throughout our neighborhood. We also experienced black smoke and flaring from TPC due to a power outage, mirroring the power outages in some homes within Oak Meadows. Additionally, large pieces of trash floated down the streets, and red ants were active. Teenagers began walking the streets after the rain subsided. Notably, neighbors assisted one another by providing assistance to those whose vehicles were flooded, enabling them to return home. Thank you, Oak Meadows, for your neighborly support during this flooding event.

Oak Meadows sobrevivió otro día de calles inundadas en todo nuestro vecindario. También tuvimos humo negro y llamaradas de TPC debido a un corte de luz, al igual que algunas casas en OM. También vimos grandes trozos de basura flotando por las calles y hormigas rojas moviéndose. Algunos adolescentes comenzaron a caminar por las calles cuando dejó de llover. Lo mejor fue cuando los vecinos llamaron a otros vecinos para que los ayudaran a volver a casa porque su auto se inundó. Gracias, Oak Meadows, por ayudar a sus vecinos durante esta inundación.

Solid Waste Management Department (SWMD) Collection and Facility Schedule for Labor Day Holiday

Heavy trash and tree waste collection is scheduled for Tuesday, September 2nd. Please refrain from placing your recycling containers at the curb. The City of Houston has announced that recycling collection will occur in two weeks.
Contact: Dustin Hodges (832) 393-3008 districte@houstontx.gov

HOUSTON — In observance of the City of Houston’s approved holiday schedule, there will be no curbside collection services, and all Solid Waste Management (SWMD) facilities will be closed.
Please review the modified collection schedule below:
NOTE: Monday’s recycling will be collected on your next regularly scheduled day.
Monday, September 1 (Labor Day):
No curbside collection. All SWMD offices and facilities will be closed.
Tuesday, September 2:
Monday’s garbage and tree waste will be collected. All SWMD offices and facilities will re-open. Recycling will be collected on your next regularly scheduled day.

Horario del Departamento de Residuos Sólidos en días festivos
Lunes 1 de septiembre (Día del Trabajo):
No habrá recolección en la acera. Todas las oficinas e instalaciones del SWMD estarán cerradas.
Martes 2 de septiembre:
Se recogerá la basura y los desechos de árboles del lunes. Todas las oficinas e instalaciones del SWMD reabrirán. El reciclaje se recogerá el siguiente día programado.

Coffee with Commissioner Garcia Harris County Precinct 2 “Your Voice Matters”

This Saturday Commissioner Garcia met community members at Taqueria del Sol. Café with Commissioner is one of the ways he and the Precinct 2 team engage with our residents to answer questions, share ideas, and connect with resources. We are thankful for your input and engagement.

Topics discussed between Comm. Adrian Garcia and VP – OMCC Michelle Garcia.

 Traffic Light on Allen Genoa at Ahrens

Drains being impaired from working correctly on Allen Genoa between Gober to El Buey which entails street flooding on Allen Genoa, Falvey and water holding areas near Oak Meadows Park.  

Mosquito spraying program provided through Harris County.