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Oak Meadows Hurricane Beryl food & essentials distribution by TPC Group, Invista, Port Houston and Valero!

TPC Group, Invista, Port Houston and Valero supported the Oak Meadows Community, the Company’s near neighbors in Houston’s east end, in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl.

“Hurricane Beryl, one of our toughest time when we were all going through a test of patience and faith due to the enormous power outage ending after eight days,” said Michelle Garcia, Vice President, Oak Meadows Civic Club. The surrounding Company’s generosity ensured residents had cool, filtered water! Residents barbecued chicken and turned on flash lights to fill the night which seemed like a candle light picnic in the middle of one of the darkest nights in the east end. Neighbors came together and rallied to feed neighbors, deliver water, ice, gas gift cards close to 200 families!

TPC supported these efforts by delivering a pallet of water, HEB Gift Cards, bags of ice, flashlight batteries and work gloves.

Invista supported Walmart gift card to distribute bags of chicken.

Port Houston supported pallets of bagged ice and cases of water.

Valero donated 25- gas gift cards

Thank you Plant Neighbors!”

Updates from surrounding Plants/Refineries


TCP Group
one reportable event due to a condensate burn
4 permit renewals planned or submitted in 2024 consist of
(3 air permits, 1 water permit) no requested increase in Production
EPA Consent Decree open for public comments until July 1st
Open Positions at Plant
Operator Technician Trainee, Clerk, Shift Operations, Electrical Technician https://www.tcpgrp.com/careers
Community Involvement Teacher Appreciation Week at Rucker Elementary Four Chavez High School Seniors received Mark of Excellence Scholarship

INVISTA
No Safety or Environmental Incidents
Community Involvement
10 local Seniors received Outstanding Student Scholarship awards
East End Chamber luncheon with Mayor Whitmire
Support Women’s Leadership at San Jacinto College
Support Children’s Museum-passes for summer
Job Openings at https://jobs.kochcareers.com

GOODYEAR
1 Osha injury = bicycle accident
No environmental releases
Community
Employees Volunteered at Houston Food Bank JOB Openings = www.goodyear.com/careers


VALERO
Hosted Summer Bash for Manchester
Hosting a book drive and donation for Manchester students = summer project
Awarded scholarships via East End Chamber and Constable Trevino’s office Awarded bikes to all 5th graders at DeZavala and Southmayd Elementary
1 year with no contractor injuries & received AFPM Safety Award
JOB = New basic operator training began on 6/10
valero.com/careers

Oak Meadows Civic Club Meeting has been cancelled

Tuesday, June 18th

Time: 6:30pm

Location: 9045 Howard Iglesia Church

Topics to be discussed. 

1. JUNK in boxes, bagged up against and around homes, Junk Motor Vehicles, high grass, appliances in yard, etc 

2. WE need You to VOTE

3. Open Position for Secretary and Project Coordinator – open for nominations. 

Please mark your calendar and come meet our City official guest speakers!

Explorers Program – Join Today!

Explorers

The Explorers Program focuses on educational training for youth on the purposes, mission and objectives of law enforcement. Youth between the ages of 14 and 21 are able to participate. Participants will experience career orientation, leadership, and community service opportunities that challenge them to become good citizens of our city and country.

OMCC Meeting Tonight!

Oak Meadows Civic Club Meeting

TONIGHT: Tuesday, April 16th

Time: 630pm

Location: 9045 Howard Iglesia Church

Guest Speakers:

Mark Mitchell & Dustin Hodges w/Councilman Member Flickinger office

HPD- Officer Silva and Constable Garcia 

Topics to be discussed: 

1. Replacement of the two (2) BBQ pits that were reported stolen back in March of 2023  

2. Replacement and location of our 4 tables that were removed during renovation? 

3. Any time line on the addition of handicap entrances? 

4. Update on the removal of the NO Left Turn signs and the possible traffic light? 

5. Crime increasing – break ins of homes & cars and the many gun shots being fired throughout neighborhood. 

6. Election of Officers that were nominated at last meeting.(opening for Secretary and Coordinator)

Looking forward to seeing you TONIGHT at this meeting. Thank you.