Community Newsletter
Special Guest Speaker, Port Houston Sept.16 at 6:30pm – 9045 Howard Dr.
DON’T MISS THE UPCOMING CIVIC CLUB MEETING! PLEASE SHARE!
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/
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:
Control and reduce the number of mosquitoes that can spread viruses.
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.
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
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.
Budget Survey Open and Ready!
As you may know, Harris County is facing a big budget challenge. For the upcoming 2026 fiscal year, county leaders expect to have $270 million less than what is needed to keep all services running as they are today because of rising costs and the loss of federal funds.
Harris County Precinct 2 wants to hear from you about which county services are most important to keep, where you think the county could make some cuts, and whether you would support raising taxes to avoid these cuts. Your feedback will help guide tough decisions in the months ahead.
To lend your input to the budget-making process, please take3-5 minutes to complete this brief, anonymous survey. To participate, you must be:
- 18 years old or older
- A resident or business owner in Harris County Precinct 2
If you meet these qualifications and wish to have your data combined with others to inform the budget-making process underway in Harris County, please click on the link below to the Precinct 2 Kinder Institute FY26 or use the attached QR Code:
https://riceuniversity.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_78v6udqfrCsX4W2
We appreciate your participation and encourage you to share the survey at hand with others.
Javier Frutos – Community Liaison
Southeast/Greater Hobby/Sagemont/Southbelt
Community Relations Department
Direct: 713.540.7827
August Collection Schedule Yard Waste & Recycling (Delayed)
Tree Waste|Yard Waste|Trash|Junk Waste|Recycle
