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April 2, 2013 in Important RemindersNeighborhood News

Friendly Reminder

OMCC Members,
We are in need of a few things for the Spring Festival. I have made a list below. If you would like to reserve a booth please email me with the theme for an official approval by the President. The 6th will be here in no time at all! If you have any questions feel free to contact me or Michelle via email.
  • At least two people for the face painting booth. Being an artist is not required. This is a great opportunity for those who have teenagers. The work they put in can be counted as volunteer hours for their college applications, because this is a community event.
  • A large or extra large basket for the Eater Bunny to carry.
  • Donations; can sodas, candy, toys, books, etc.

Please keep in mind that it is essential to commit and be involve for a community to succeed!  By doing so it reduces the crime rate and allows us all to meet our neighbors.

 

Valerie Renee Luna                                                    Michelle Miranda
Secretary                                                                               President
Cell: 281-818-1007                                                              713-584-3532
Email: valrluna@yahoo.com                                            michelle@oakmeadowscivicclub.

March 22, 2013 in Important RemindersNeighborhood News

REMINDER ALERT!

 

Tuesday, March 26, 2013                    5:30pm – 7:30pm                   Rucker Elem.

Oak Meadow Residents,

A reminder to let you know our Civic Club meeting is coming up! Please remember that your presence is very important, badly needed, and ALWAYS welcome! Don’t miss the chance to speak and express any/all concerns with our scheduled Guest Speakers: Dept. of Neighborhood, Mayor Asst Off. and HPD.

 Topics Include:  

 

  •                  City ordinances/ City Violations
  •                  City of Hou. 311 Help & Info
  •                  Reporting a Crime/Suspicious Activity 

Food and drinks provided by the civic club!

Show your support – See you there!

OMCC

 

 

March 18, 2013 in Important RemindersNeighborhood News

HPD -Positive Interaction Program (P.I.P)

Houston Police Department

 

Citizens and Police … Friendship Through Education

The Houston Police Department has had a Community Service Division since the Seventies. When a group of citizens requested a presentation on a crime prevention topic, they would send one of their officers to the group and advise them what they could do to keep from becoming crime victims again. This is proactive policing. In 1982, out of the patrol division came the idea that citizens also need to know more about their police department before a crime occurred in their neighborhood. From this idea came the concept of the Positive Interaction Program, “PIP.”

A police agency can be very confusing to most citizens. The Positive Interaction Program holds monthly PIP meetings featuring speakers from different divisions (Burglary and Theft, Homicide, K-9, Helicopters, etc.) explaining how their division operates. This is done so citizens will know what to expect, should they ever need the police. The department was not sure how citizens would react to coming to a police station once a month for a presentation on a different division. So, the Positive Interaction Program was started as a pilot project in only one police station to begin with. The Program has proven to be an overwhelming success.

Statement of Purpose

 

The education of the citizens of Houston on how their police department functions is essential to the PIP program. Once a citizen understands how the police department does its job, that citizen can better relay to the police department their neighborhood needs.

The free flow of information and ideas gives us both a better understanding of each other’s needs and expectations. This fosters trust and friendship between citizens and the police department that serves them. Cooperation between the Houston Police Department and the citizens is imperative in the reduction of crime and enhancing the overall quality of life in their neighborhoods.

 

Magnolia Police Substation / Juntas en la estacion de Policia
Beware of your Surroundings from HPD – Eastside Division
Phone/Telefono: 713-928-4600 HPD Dispatch: 713-884-3131

EVERYONE INVITED! TODOS ESTAN INVITADOS!

Meeting : Mar. 18, 2013
Address: 7525 Sherman
Time/Hora: 6:30p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

 

March 15, 2013 in Neighborhood News

To Houston Operating Facility Nearby Neighbors and Businesses

TPC LOGO
This is a Courtesy message sent on behalf of TPC Group Houston Operations, located at 8600 Park Place Blvd. 
 
Due to the increased level of workforce being used at TPC Group, the company will begin using an offsite parking lot on Monday, March 18 for its contractors and providing bus transportation to and from the facility to limit impact on the local community.
 
TPC Group will continue using this traffic plan through mid-year 2014 and work collaboratively with LyondellBasell during its planned maintenance turnaround, by utilizing law-enforcement officers to direct traffic on Allen-Genoa, Lawndale and at the Scarborough exits on Highway 225 during shift changes, which have been staggered so as to minimize impact upon our community. Traffic will be busier 5:30-7:30 a.m. and 5-7:30 p.m. 
Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact Sara Cronin at 713.475.5243.
Sara Cronin, APR
Director, Corporate Communications
sara.cronin@tpcgrp.com
TPC Group | www.tpcgrp.com
713.475.5243 | Fax: 713.626.3650
5151 San Felipe, Suite 800 | Houston, Texas 77056

March 14, 2013 in Neighborhood News

District E CIP Meeting Notice

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 

Contact: Lauren Doak (832) 393-3008

 

City of Houston Capital Improvement Plan Meeting in Your Neighborhood (District E)

District E Council Member Dave Martin

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Bay Area Community Center

5002 E. NASA Parkway

Seabrook 77586

Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) meetings are held every year to inform citizens of upcoming projects scheduled in their respective communities.  The meetings afford citizens an opportunity to learn, voice their concerns and address their respective City Council members and City of Houston officials regarding project planning and delivery.  An update on the city’s implementation of ReBuild Houston will be provided as well.

For more information and specific details about the CIP projects in your area and to see a draft of the Rebuild Houston ten-year plan visit www.houstontx.gov/cip/index.html.

For additional information contact Council Member Dave Martin’s office at (832) 393-3008.

The City of Houston will provide reasonable accommodations to citizens with disabilities/special needs upon request in advance of the meeting. Citizens are encouraged to call 832.393.0955 for arrangements.

Subscribe to Council Member Martin’s e-newsletter and follow him on Facebook andTwitter.

March 5, 2013 in Neighborhood News

South Shaver Reconstruction To Begin Summer 2013

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Contact: Lauren Doak (832) 393-3008

March 5, 2013

South Shaver Reconstruction To Begin Summer 2013

Houston, TX – Houston City Council Member Dave Martin is pleased to announce that construction on the South Shaver Road Reconstruction Project is scheduled to begin Summer 2013. Improvements include widening the road from four to six lanes with a raise median, curb and gutter drainage, sidewalks, street lighting and improved underground utilities.

“Residents of South Houston have patiently waited decades to have this road reconstructed,” said Council Member Martin. “These new infrastructure improvements will provide a better quality of life for the community by aiding in less congestion and preventing future flooding.”

The project also includes storm water capacity improvements for a portion of the Berry Bayou and a new detention pond. The construction of the $13.5 million dollar improvement project is being managed by the Texas Department of Transportation and is scheduled for completion by early 2015.

Council Member Martin’s office will follow progress on this project and will continue to keep the public updated of any changes.

Should you have questions about this project please contact Council Member Martin’s office at (832) 393-3008.

Subscribe to Council Member Martin’s e-newsletter and follow him on Facebook andTwitter.

February 25, 2013 in Important RemindersNeighborhood News

City of Houston Capital Improvement Plan Meeting in Your Neighborhood (District E, Kingwood)

City of Houston Officials

District E Council Member Dave Martin

Thursday, February 28, 2013

6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

 Kingwood Community Center

4102 Rustic Woods Drive

Kingwood  77345

Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) meetings are held every year to inform citizens of upcoming projects scheduled in their respective communities.  The meetings afford citizens an opportunity to learn, voice their concerns and address their respective City Council members and City of Houston officials regarding project planning and delivery.  An update on the city’s implementation of ReBuild Houston will be provided as well. For specific details about the CIP Projects in your area as well as to see a draft of the Rebuild Houston ten-year plan, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/cip/index.html.

For additional information contact Rhonda Sauter, Mayor’s Citizens’ Assistance Office, a division of the Department of Neighborhoods (DON), at rhonda.sauter@houstontx.gov or 832.393.0955. To learn more about DON, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/neighborhoods/.

The City of Houston will provide reasonable accommodations to citizens with disabilities/special needs upon request in advance of the meeting. Citizens are encouraged to call 832.393.0955 for arrangements.

 

February 22, 2013 in Neighborhood News

Free document shredding

Sat, February 23, 8am – 12pm

Where:  HPD South Central Station 2202 St. Emanuel St. Houston, TX 77003 (map)
DescriptionFree Document Shredding Mayor Annise Parker’s Department of Neighborhoods is proud to partner with Data Shredding Services of Texas, Inc. and the Houston Police Department to provide FREE, safe, and secure document shredding to neighborhood individuals. The Houston Police Department will have information available on identity theft during the event, and DSS will be on hand to safely and ethically destroy old documents.