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August 17, 2023 in Events

City Council Information

The City Council is the City’s legislative body, with the power to enact and enforce all ordinances and resolutions. Eleven Council Members are elected from districts and five are elected at-large, by all voters of the City.

The sixteen members of Council, along with the Mayor, act only by ordinance, resolution or motion. They adopt and may alter the annual budget and confirm the Mayor’s appointments. Council is responsible for the appropriation and issuance of bonds, the awarding of contracts and the approval of City expenditures over $50,000. Council may lease or dispose of the City’s real estate and may levy assessments against property. Council determines its own rules of procedure, and its meetings are open to the public.

Sixteen Council Members are elected every two years, in odd-numbered years. Council Members are limited to serving three terms of two years each, with each term beginning on January 2 of the even-numbered year. Five Council Members are elected At-Large, or city-wide, while the other eleven are elected to geographic districts of roughly the same proportion of population.

You can write to your Council Member at: 900 Bagby / City Hall Annex / First Floor / Houston, TX 77002.

June 21, 2023 in Events

Crime and Patrol Meeting with HPD

AN INVITATION TO ALL:

DATE:              MONDAY 6.26.23

PLACE:           MAGNOLIA SUBSTATION

ADDRESS:     7525 SHERMAN

TIME:              6:30PM

SPEAKER:     Exec. Asst Chief of Police, L. SATTERWHITE

TOPICS:          CRIME AND PATROL

September 8, 2015 in Events

HCAP Meeting

This evening Tuesday, September 8, 2015@ 6 PM at @ Brady’s Landing Houston Community Advisory Panel will be Hosting; 

The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co., LyondellBasell Houston Refinery,

Flint Hills Resources, Eco Services, TPC Group, and Valero Houston Refinery

 

Proposed Agenda

– Waterfront Security – US Coast Guard, Jake Trione, Marine Science Technician 1st Class, U.S. Coast Guard Sector Houston/Galveston

– Plant Updates

– Next Meetings

 

Please RSVP to Mary Jane: 713-521-0272 or m.j.naquin@informedfutures.com

July 30, 2015 in Events

Texas Children’s Health Plan 2015 Back-to-School Fair

Go the Texas Children’s Back-to-School event and get your backpacks for the new school year. While you’re at it, get your vaccines and health screenings. They will have glucose, blood pressure, vision, and dental screenings on site.

When: 08.08.2015 @10:00 AM- 2:00 PM

Address: Almeda Mall
12200 Gulf Freeway, Houston, TX 77075

Please take your child’s vaccination record for screenings.

*****While supplies last. Your child must be present to receive a backpack.

July 20, 2015 in Events

The Mayor’s Back 2 School Fest

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Hello Neighbor,

Back to school season is always bitter sweet. It marks the end of summer fun and the excitement of a new school year. The Mayor’s Back to School Fest presented by Shell and Motiva will be held on Saturday, August 15th. This year’s event will help 25,000 pre-registered students prepare for the new school year. Students will receive backpacks, school supplies, immunizations, dental exams and hair cut vouchers. Health screenings by local agencies, City of Houston and University of Houston services, and children’s undergarments will be available to families in attendance.

Pre-registration is required for all students. To register, click on the link below or call 713.837.0311. Registration deadline is Friday, July 31, 2015 or until they reach capacity…

http://www.houstontx.gov/btsf/registermystudent.html

Due to a limited number of school supplies, only pre-registered elementary school children (K-5) who reside in the City of Houston are eligible to participate.

July 7, 2015 in Events

Houston Commission on Disabilities Meeting

When: Thu, July 9, 4pm – 6pm
Where: Metropolitan Multi-Service Center, 1475 W. Gray St., Houston, TX 77019 (map)
Description: Open to the public.
Contact Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities at 832-394-0814 or mopdmail@houstontx.gov to request accommodations, if needed, at least 48 hours in advance.

July 6, 2015 in Events

Plan Houston Public Input Meeting

When: Tue, July 7, 6:00pm – 7:30pm

Where: Sunnyside Multi-Services Center, 4605 Wilmington Street, Houston, Texas (map)

Description: “What makes Houston a great place to live?” “How can we ensure Houston’s future as a vibrant and growing city?” To answer these questions, the City of Houston embarked on a process to create a general plan known as Plan Houston. It will serve to manage Houston’s growth and development, enhance neighborhoods and better coordinate efforts to make positive changes throughout the city. Plan Houston will be a high-level coordination and decision-making tool and builds on existing plans, studies, policies, practices and regulations that make Houston a prosperous, healthy and sustainable city.

After receiving considerable input, the city has drafted 12 policy directives to help it achieve the community’s vision and goals. To view these directives and to provide feedback on the process so far, please visit http://planhouston.org.

July 6, 2015 in Events

E-Waste Recycling

E-Waste Recycling at Ellington Airport Recycling Center

When: Sat, July 11, 9am – 3pm

Where: Highway 3 @ Brantly Ave. Houston, TX 77037 (map)

Description: Electronic Recycling at the Ellington Airport Recycling Center 2nd Saturday of every month!

Electronics will be accepted from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

This facility that accepts recyclables at no additional charge to City of Houston residents.