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April 25, 2013 in Important RemindersNeighborhood News

Cancer Center

The Cancer Center at St. Luke’s will offer free skin cancer screenings for the public on Saturday,

May 4, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the St. Luke’s Radiation Therapy and CyberKnife® Center, located at 2491 South Braeswood

Luis Camacho, MD, medical director of the Cancer Center, stated, “We are pleased to work with the American Academy of Dermatology, the Houston Dermatological Society and the American Cancer Society to bring awareness about skin cancer and to offer skin cancer screening to the public. With warm weather approaching, this is the time to learn more about prevention and to take advantage of this service.”

Three or more board-certified dermatologists assisted by St. Luke’s registered nurses will provide skin cancer screenings. No appointment is necessary or accepted. Participants will be scheduled according to arrival time. Free convenient parking is available next to St. Luke’s Radiation Therapy and CyberKnife® Center. For more information, call 832-355-3490.

April 16, 2013 in Neighborhood News

Search for Suspect!

Search for suspect after Pasadena girl, 6, was kidnapped, sexually assaulted

Search for suspect after Pasadena girl, 6, was kidnapped, sexually assaulted

by KHOU.com staff

khou.com

Posted on April 15, 2013 at 6:34 PM

Updated yesterday at 6:46 PM

PASADENA, Texas — Crime Stoppers and investigators with the Pasadena Police Department are asking for the public’s help in finding the suspect responsible for kidnapping a young girl in a Pasadena neighborhood.

Officials said the incident happened on the morning of February 24.

Authorities said the suspect drove into a neighborhood located in the 700 block of Richey. There, the suspect kidnapped a 6-year-old female around 11:30 a.m.  The child was sexually assaulted by the unknown male and after an hour, the child victim was returned to the area of her abduction.

Police describe the suspect as a light skinned white or Hispanic male.

Home surveillance video recently obtained by investigators is believed to show the suspect’s vehicle driving through the neighborhood. Authorities believe the vehicle is a dark colored 2005 Chevy Impala with a distinctive silver panel on the front passenger’s side.

Anyone with information about the identity of the suspect is asked to contact Crime Stoppers of Houston at 713-222-TIPS (8477).

Crime Stoppers will pay up to $5,000 for any information called in to the 713-222-TIPS (8477) or submitted online that leads to the arrest of the suspect in this case.  Tips can also be sent via text message. Text TIP610 plus your tip to CRIMES (274637).

All tipsters remain anonymous.

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.

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