Author: Michelle
Soccer Nets installed by staff of Council Member Fred Flickinger City of Houston – District E
“Mark and our summer intern, Tom Saunders, installed them just before the July 4th holiday. We’re just doing what we can to make sure Oak Meadows Park as a whole is complete and as it should be. We are more than happy to do whatever it takes to make that happen.”
Best regards,
Dustin Hodges
Chief of Staff
Office of Council Member Fred Flickinger
City of Houston – District E
832.393.3008
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!”
Residents Meet & Greet Oak Meadow Officers – Aug. 3rd 6PM-8PM at OM Park – Movie Night!
Community Residents are invited to attend our Movie Night! Bring your favorite camp chair and be ready to enjoy a great evening of entertainment. Light refreshments are available for sale – $1 Tickets!
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!
TPC Group Awards Academic Scholarships to 12 High School Graduates
HOUSTON (Monday, June 3, 2024) – TPC Group recently announced the recipients of this year’s Mark of Excellence Scholarship Program at a luncheon held on May 22 in Houston. The Company’s Mark of Excellence Scholarship Program recognizes high school seniors planning to attend a four-year or two-year university or college following graduation. Since 2006, TPC Group has awarded more than $1.1 million in academic scholarships to graduating high school seniors in southeast Texas.
TPC Group’s Mark of Excellence Scholarship is awarded to students graduating from Cesar E. Chavez High School, in Houston’s East End and from Port Neches-Groves High School, in Port Neches, Texas and plan to pursue a degree in engineering, chemistry or environmental science at an accredited four-year college or university, or an Associate of Applied Science Degree in process, instrument, analyzer or electrical technology at an accredited two-year institution.
TPC Group’s Sons and Daughters Program is open to all graduating seniors with a mother or father employed by the Company.
In addition, TPC Group supports the Genesys Works program by providing internship opportunities for high school students in the field of information technology and engineering. These student interns, upon graduation from high school and acceptance into a two or four-year program at an accredited college or university, receive a one-time, $2,500 scholarship.
“’The Mark of Excellence Scholarship Program is a testament to our commitment to supporting the academic and professional growth of young students in our community,” said TPC Group Vice President, Communications and Public Affairs, Sara Cronin. “TPC Group’s Mark of Excellence Scholarship Program is one of the many ways we seek to give back to our community, support our employees and partner with our local schools to facilitate a qualified, future workforce.” This year, 12 scholarships were awarded.
Cesar E. Chavez High School Recipients:
Giancarlo Garcia Cortez is a graduate of Cesar E. Chavez High School. He plans to attend the University of Houston and pursue a degree in mechanical engineering.
Port Neches-Groves High School Recipients:
Jaxon Caillier is a graduate of Port Neches-Groves High School. He plans to attend Sam Houston State University and pursue a degree in mechanical engineering.
Kate Letulle is a graduate of Port Neches-Groves High School. She plans to attend Lamar University and pursue a degree in mechanical engineering.
Ryan Makelki is a graduate of Port Neches-Groves High School. He plans to attend Texas A&M University and pursue a degree in chemical engineering.
Sons and Daughters Scholarships Recipients:
Mya Brownlow is a graduate of Bellaire High School. She plans to attend Texas State University and pursue a degree in political science.
Oluwatomisin Fasidi is a graduate of Elkins High School. He plans to attend Texas A&M University-Galveston and pursue a degree in mechanical engineering.
Kaylie Guess is a graduate of Foster High School. She plans to attend Rust College and pursue a degree in biology.
Camryn Guilbeau is a graduate of Port Neches-Groves High School. She plans to attend Stephen F. Austin University and pursue a degree in nursing.
Arianna Ramos is a graduate of J. Frank Dobie High School. She plans to attend San Jacinto Community College South and pursue a degree in mechanical engineering.
Genesys Works Recipients:
Frederick Bonilla is a graduate of Cesar E. Chavez High School. He plans to attend Houston Community College and pursue a degree in computer engineering.
Alondra Carbajal is a graduate of Cesar E. Chavez High School. She plans to attend to San Jacinto College and pursue a degree in nursing.
Alexander Torres is a graduate of Cesar E. Chavez High School. He plans to attend the University of Houston Clear Lake and pursue a degree biological science.
Pictured: TPC Group’s President and CEO, Ed Dineen (left) with the 2024 scholarship recipients, from left, back row: Alexander Torres; Kate Letulle, Kaylie Guess, Jaxon Caillier and Oluwatomisin Fasidi. From left, front row: Frederick Bonilla, Alondra Carbajal, Giancalo Garcia Cortez, Camryn Guilbeau and Ryan Makelki. Not pictured: Mya Brownlow and Arianna Ramos
Explorers Program – Join Today!
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.