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June 14, 2015 in Important RemindersNeighborhood News

2015 FREEDOM OVER TEXAS

Freedom Over Texas 2015 Logo

 

Fireworks will ignite the sky, and country tunes will set the stage for Houston’s signature annual patriotic celebration, Southwest Airlines Freedom Over Texas from 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. on Saturday, July 4 at the newly renovated Eleanor Tinsley Park on Buffalo Bayou (along Allen Parkway). Prolific singer-songwriter and Houston son, Clint Blackand double-platinum-selling singer, songwriter Josh Turner will headline the 29-year-old annual event on the Southwest Airlines Stage that will culminate with a spectacular fireworks display by CITGO.

This year’s festivities include the Walmart All-American Kids Zone, a children’s entertainment area with a stage featuring entertainment for young and old, alike; the Bud Light Lime-A-Rita Beach Bash, featuring the All American Beer Garden and a fun in the sun good time; the Dr Pepper One of a Kind Zone, featuring Houston professional sport team set-ups, music, food, and a salute to all 5 branches of the military; and ending the evening with an exciting fireworks finale sponsored by CITGO. New this year is the US Family Health PlanBackstage Pass; see what takes place behind the scenes via live streaming on abc13.com. US Family Health Plan is a product of CHRISTUS Health.

 

Freedom Over Texas map

Southwest Airlines Freedom Over Texas will further expand the availability of recycling receptacles to make it easier for attendees to recycle. The City of Houston is committed to supporting green initiatives and promoting sustainability.

The Houston Parks & Recreation Department regulations prohibit dogs, amphibians, reptiles and snakes that are considered dangerous.  Therefore, we require the ban of all such animals.  This does not include Seeing Eye dogs or other dogs that provide assistance to physically challenged individuals. No smoking allowed in any City of Houston park interior and exterior spaces/facilities.

June 1, 2015 in Important RemindersNeighborhood News

City of Houston Storm Debris Collection

City of Houston Storm Debris Collection

The City of Houston Solid Waste Management Department began storm debris collection in the hardest hit areas of the City on Saturday, May 30. Residents are asked to separate discarded items into the following six categories and place each pile at the curb away from mailboxes, fire hydrants, water meters, electrical lines and other impediments.

  • Normal Household Trash – Normal household trash and bagged debris of any kind will not be picked up with debris as part of this program. You should continue to follow your normal garbage schedule.
  • Vegetative Debris – leaves (do not put in bags), logs, plants, tree branches.
  • Construction & Demolition Debris – building materials, carpet, drywall, furniture, lumber, mattresses, and plumbing.
  • Appliances & White Goods – air conditioners, dishwashers, freezers, refrigerators, stoves, washers, dryers and water heaters.
  • Electronics – computers, radios, stereos, televisions, other devices with a cord.
  • Household Hazardous Waste – cleaning supplies, batteries, lawn chemical, oils, oil-based paints, stains and pesticides.

Additional information and instruction for debris placement can be found atwww.houstonsolidwaste.org or on the Solid Waste Management Department’s Facebook page.

Weekly garbage, yard waste and curbside recycling services that did not occur during the last week in May due to the flooding will return to their normal collection schedules as follows:

  • Monday and Tuesday garbage that was not collected will occur on their regularly scheduled days beginning Monday, June 1. 
  • Missed yard waste will be collected on its regularly scheduled day beginning Monday, June 1.
  • Missed recycling will be picked up on its next scheduled recycling collection date. 

May 29, 2015 in Important RemindersNeighborhood News

June is “Junk Waste” – Monday, June 1st

Junk Waste“Junk Waste” is defined as items such as furniture, appliances, and other bulky material.Tree Waste is accepted during Junk Waste Months; however, to ensure your Tree Waste is recycled, you may hold your tree waste materials until the next Tree Waste designated month or take it to a Neighborhood Depository/Recycling Center.Junk Waste months are February, April, June, August, October and December.

 

Junk Waste should be placed adjacent to the front curb in a location easily accessible to the collection vehicle between the hours of 6:00 p.m. the Friday before and 7:00 a.m. on the scheduled collection day.

May 26, 2015 in Important RemindersNeighborhood News

What is the CAER Line?

 

The CAER Line is a telephone system that can be used to get information regarding plant activities.

The CAER Line telephone number is 281-476-CAER (2237).

The phone line is divided into two sections: emergency messages and non-emergency messages.  You will be given the opportunity to choose the section you wish to hear.

Remember, the CAER Line is used to communicate emergency information and non-emergency information such as fire training or alarm testing.  If you do not hear the information in the emergency section, check the non-emergency information.  Perhaps the smoke you see is an area business conducting fire training and not an actual emergency.


When calling the CAER Line, you may hear the following:

  • Emergency information about industrial facility incidents or transportation incidents involving a rail car, tanker truck, pipeline, or marine vessel that may require public protective action.
  • General information about flaring, smoke, noise, nuisance odors, drills, firefighting training or minor incidents not requiring public protective action.
  • Shelter-in-place instructions

Q: What’s the purpose of the CAER Line?

A: To provide information about emergency incidents or non-emergency events that may cause community awareness or concern in the eastern portion of Harris County, Texas.

Q: Who can post recorded messages onto the CAER Line?

A: Trained personnel of participating private sector industrial companies (such as oil refineries, chemical plants, storage terminals) and city/county agencies (such as police/fire dispatch or emergency management officials). Industry facilities do not have to be EHCMA members.

Q: What kinds of messages are posted on the CAER Line?

A: Emergency messages about explosions, fires, and/or chemical releases that may potentially cause off-site impact – especially if it is to the community; General Information messages about non-emergency events such as firefighter training, drills, or flaring.

Q: How quickly are messages posted on the CAER Line?

A: Agency and private sector industry officials try to post at least an initial notification message within 15 minutes of an incident or event that may cause community concern.

Q: What telephone number do I call?

A: You can call 281-476-CAER (2237) to listen to any current CAER Line messages (both Emergency & General Information).

 

 

May 26, 2015 in Neighborhood NewsTPC

TPC Group plant alarm sounded at approx 11:40pm

 

This is TPC Group located at 8600 Park Place Boulevard. This is a courtesy message to notify our neighbors that at approximately 11:40 p.m. on Monday, May 25, our plant alarm was sounded due to a fire in one area of our facility. Our emergency response team is on-site and is working to bring the incident under control as quickly and safely as possible. We apologize for any inconvenience this incident may have caused. We will update this message are more information is available. Should you have any concerns or questions, please contact Sara Cronin at 713.502.0656. Thank you.

May 21, 2015 in Neighborhood News

Post-Stroke Communication Group

 

 

 

Post-Stroke Communication Group in Spanish

Mondays 10:00-11:00am


Magnolia Multi-Service Center

7037 Capital St.

Houston, TX 77011

 

This group is provided for Spanish speakers who have survived a stroke and have difficulty with speaking, understanding, reading or writing (aphasia).

The group will be led by a graduate student from the University of Houston Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders. A Spanish-speaking interpreter will assist. Participants will have the opportunity to practice communicating in a safe, friendly environment.

This service is provided at no cost.     For more information, call 832-395-3386

Grupo de Comunicación en Español

Después de un Derrame Cerebral

Lunes 10:00-11:00 a.m.

Magnolia Multi-Service Center

7037 Capital St.

Houston, TX 77011

 Este grupo es para hablantes de español que han sobrevivido un derrame cerebral y tienen dificultad para hablar, entender, leer o escribir (afasia).

El grupo será dirigido por un estudiante de posgrado de la Universidad de Houston del departamento de trastornos de comunicación. Un interprete hablante de español asistirá el grupo. Los participantes tendrán la oportunidad de practicar la comunicación en un ambiente seguro y amable.

Este servicio es gratis.     Para más información, llame al 832-395-3386

April 17, 2015 in Important RemindersNeighborhood News

Reactivation of Super Neighborhood 75

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Meadowcreek Village (our community neighbor) has approached the city to explore the reactivation of Super Neighborhood 75 which encompasses the Meadowbrook/Allendale area and includes Meadowcreek Village, Oak Meadows, Glenbrook Park and a number of schools in the area. The Super Neighborhood would serve as an opportunity for the residents, schools, churches, businesses and other stakeholders in the larger area to get together and discuss issues affecting the community, host speakers, and apply for city funding for community-improvement projects.

Since we, Oak Meadows is one of the principal neighborhoods that would be included in Super Neighborhood 75 it would greatly improve and benefit our living surroundings. City representatives  were present to explain the process to get the Super Neighborhood back up and running as well as some of the other stakeholders.

Speakers and attendees from left to right: Kevin Calfie – Division Manager-COH P&D; Mark Johnson – MVCC, Maria Bolanos – Liaison-Mayor’s Office, Michelle Miranda, Oak Meadow’s-Civic Club President; Kathryn Pait –  Missy Meadowbrook, Meadowbrook, Evan Austin -Division Manager-Councilman Martin’s Office, Suzanne Hoy Riggenbach, Meadowcteek Village Civic Club President; Mark Clemmons MVCC Treasurer and involved citizens from all communities!

April 14, 2015 in Important RemindersNeighborhood News

Eastside P.I.P. meeting on Monday, April 20

HPD Seal

 

April 10, 2015 in Neighborhood News

Deepwater Demolition

Please note the information about the demolition work that will take place on Sunday, April 12th at AES…just to the east of LyondellBasell.  A flyer that you can share with your family, friends and neighbors is attached along with a picture of the site where the demolition will take place.

AES has made a good effort to communicate with those who may hear or observe the activities of the demolition project, and asked that you be notified in advance of the  event.   Please share this with your nearby neighbors — mj

A Courtesy Message from AES Corporation regarding the demolition of a boiler unit and chimney tower

on Sunday, April 12, 2015 from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m.:

·         The AES Corporation closed operation of its Deepwater power production plant in Pasadena, Texas in 2013 due to business conditions.

·         The plant resides in three jurisdictions – City of Pasadena, City of Houston and Harris County.

·         The 475’ chimney and boiler structure will be lowered on Sunday, April 12, 2015 at 10 a.m. CDT.

·         AES and its expert specialty contractors, have been working with local government agencies from the City of Pasadena, City of Houston and Harris County to organize and communicate road closures, an exclusion zone in which no member of the public will be allowed and a media staging area to report on the controlled dismantling of the facility.

·         Safety is the number one priority — surrounding neighborhoods and local businesses have been notified and all emergency precautions and emergency management plans are in place.

·       The public can expect to hear several loud bursts within a matter of seconds and see a dust cloud as the structures are lowered.

·       Any dust will not contain hazardous particles or residues from the former plant operations and efforts will be made to minimize the dispersion.

·         Public viewing is discouraged.

·         A variety of options are under consideration for the future development of the site.