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.
HOUSTON – Council Member Fred Flickinger would like to make residents aware that Houston Public Works will begin a road rehabilitation project along South Richey Street from Queens Road to Galveston Road starting Monday, July 11, weather permitting. The scope of work includes milling and overlaying South Richey Street, aimed at enhancing roadway conditions and improving long-term mobility in the area. The project cost is $1,400,000 and is funded through the City of Houston’s Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Fund.
The project is anticipated to be completed by Monday, September 22, 2025, weather permitting. Construction activities are expected to take place Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and weekends as needed.
As a result of the construction activities, please be aware of flagmen and orange traffic cones that will be put in place on-site to help with traffic flow through the construction zone as the project will require the street to be temporarily inaccessible while work is being done. No disruptions in services are expected.
For more information, please contact Council Member Flickinger’s office at (832) 393-3008 or districte@houstontx.gov.
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.
Mark your calendars! This upcoming Tuesday, July 22nd, the Oak Meadows Civic Club will host Port Houston for an engaging Listening Tour event from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM at 9045 Howard Drive, Houston, TX 77017. Come and join in on this important conversation that can help shape the future of your community. Enjoy free dinner, giveaways, and a chance to win gift cards for H-E-B and Walmart! More importantly, it’s a chance for residents to highlight what they love about their community, and voice what areas deserve more attention. There will also be interpretation services. Additional details can be found in the event flyer.
¡Los esperamos! Este martes 22 de julio, el Oak Meadows Civic Club recibirá a Port Houston para una reunión especial de 6:30 PM a 8:00 PM en 9045 Howard Drive, Houston, TX 77017. Esta reunión es una buena oportunidad para ayudar al puerto a entender las prioridades y oportunidades en nuestra comunidad. Habrá cena gratuita, regalos, la oportunidad de ganar tarjetas de regalo para H-E-B y Walmart, y servicios de interpretación. ¡Vengan y participen en esta conversación importante que podrá ayudar el futuro de Oak Meadows!
This week, my City Council colleagues and I will vote on the City’s $7 billion proposed budget for the 2026 fiscal year. The top two priorities in this year’s proposed budget are public safety and infrastructure.
Public safety remains a top priority representing $1.8 billion, or 71.5% of the total General Fund spend excluding debt service and PAYGO. The proposed budget includes a 3.5% pay raise for municipal employees and a 10% pay raise for police officers based on the recently approved contract with Houston Police Officers Union. It also includes funding for five (5) police cadet classes and nine (9) fire cadet classes. These investments aim to increase staffing, improve emergency response times, and recruit/retain first responders.
Beginning in FY2026, Houston will fully comply with the City Charter as it relates to the dedicated drainage and street renewal fund. This means allocating hundreds of millions more toward the repairs and replacement of our broken and aging infrastructure. The result will be an accelerated pace of improvements that addresses some of our most visible and disruptive challenges—potholes, poor drainage, and deteriorating roadways. We continue to work closely with Harris County Commissioners Tom Ramsey and Adrian Garcia, along with Montgomery County Commissioner Matt Gray, to find solutions that span across jurisdictional boundaries.
As we enter hurricane season, I encourage residents to take advantage of the updated Houston Disaster Preparedness Guide. The City of Houston Disaster Preparedness Guide is updated annually and helps Houstonians plan for emergencies. The guide is free and can be downloaded in six languages from the City’s Office of Emergency Management’s website, here. Additionally, I encourage all residents to sign up for emergency alerts through Alert Houston. Alert Houston delivers critical information to Houston residents regarding current conditions, expected impacts, and protective actions to keep themselves and their loved ones safe.
Wishing everyone a safe summer and a reminder the District E Office will be closed on Thursday, June 19, in Observance of Juneteenth.
Community LiaisonSoutheast/Greater Hobby/Sagemont/Southbelt
Community Relations Department
My name is Javier Frutos and I’m excited to introduce myself as your new Community Liaison with Commissioner Adrian Garcia’s Office for the South East/Greater Hobby/Sagemont/Southbelt area. I bring with me over 17 years of experience in public service. I spent 15 years working with the City of Houston, followed by the last 2 years with Harris County Precinct 2. Throughout my career, my focus has primarily been in code enforcement and inspection services, working closely with residents and businesses to ensure safe and thriving communities.As your Community Liaison for Harris County Precinct 2, I look forward to hearing and working with you. Please let me know if you have any upcoming meetings or events for your civic association, HOA, or organization. I am eager to get to know each one of you.
Please do not hesitate to contact me at 713-540-7827 if you have any questions.
INVISTA Houston will be hosting a Driver’s License Restoration Clinic this May. This event is an excellent opportunity for community members who need assistance in restoring their driver’s licenses. The clinic aims to provide guidance and support for individuals facing challenges with their driver’s license status. A team of experts will be available to offer advice and step-by-step assistance throughout the process. Please find attached a flyer with all the details regarding the date, time, and location of the clinic, as well as the services provided. You can share this information with anyone who might benefit from this initiative.
