Neighborhood News

A few words from Michelle Miranda; She led this Civic Club from 2009-2015. Thank you for all your hard work, Michelle.

I WOULD LIKE TO THANK YOU ALL FOR BEING HERE AND THANK YOU, MS. BLANCO FOR THE USE OF THE FACILITY. IT HAS BEEN A PLEASURE THESE PAST 6 YEARS AND NONE OF WHICH WOULD HAVE BEEN POSSIBLE WITHOUT YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THE WAY YOU HAVE.

I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN ASKED WHY I CARE SO MUCH TO TAKE ON THIS ROLL AND LEAD THE COMMUNITY THE WAY I HAVE? FOR ONE…. IT WAS MY ACCEPTED DUTY AS PRESIDENT & BECAUSE I BELIEVED THAT WE LACKED THE KNOWLEDGE AND DUE TO OUR LANGUAGE BEING SPANISH. I OFFERED TO BE THE SOUNDING VOICE TO COMMUNICATE MATTERS OF THE COMMUNITY.

Meadowbrook/Allendale is located on Houston’s southeast edge bounded by the cities of Pasadena and South Houston, Loop 610, the Gulf Freeway, and the Ship Channel. The northern part of the community is home to several major chemical plants. The southern corner, which was once an oilfield, is now an industrial area. Several wooded neighborhoods with single-family homes are nestled in between. The oldest areas, Meadowbrook and Allendale, were built before World War II. After the war, Forest Oaks and Oak Meadows were built for Houston’s growing population of middle-income citizens. The newest addition to the area, Meadowcreek Village, contains the largest homes in the community.

http://www.houstontx.gov/planning/Demographics/docs_pdfs/SN/75_Meadowbrook_Allendale.pdf

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Tax-free Weekend comes to Texas on Aug. 7, 8,9. For many, this sales holiday is a chance to save money for essential school and office supplies. There are rules, however. Items are only tax free if they are under $100. Many items needed for the upcoming school year fall under this price range.

Tax-free clothing and supplies include:

School supplies:

Binders

Book bags

Composition books

Crayons

Erasers

Folders

Glue

Highlighters

Index cards

Markers

Notebooks

Paper

Pencils

Pens

Rulers

Scissors

Clothing:

Jeans

Pants

School uniforms

Shirts

Shoes

Socks

Underwear

In line with the holiday, Sun & Ski Sports Offers a savings incentive when buying sports and recreational equipment that can be used for purposes other than school. “Sun and Ski will reduce your purchase price by an amount equal to the local sales tax and then you will pay tax on the reduced amount,” said Eddie Sheraki, President CEO of Versa Creative Group.

Recreational items supply list:

Athletics socks

Baseball jerseys

Cross trainers

Camp Clothes

Flip-Flops

Golf Dresses

Running Shoes

Golf Jackets

Sandals

Golf Windbreakers

Slippers

Golf Shirts/Skirts

Sneakers

Tennis Shoes/Dresses/Shorts/Skirts

Fishing Vests

Football Jerseys

Hats

Hunting Vests

Hiking Boots

Jogging Apparel

Swimsuits

Workout Clothes

Shoes

Junk Waste

“Junk Waste” is defined as items such as furniture, appliances, and other bulky material.

Tree Waste is accepted during Junk Waste Months; however, to ensure your Tree Waste is recycled, you may hold your tree waste materials until the next Tree Waste designated month or take it to a Neighborhood Depository/Recycling Center.

The following HFD Fire Stations have been designated to participate in the FREE Children’s Immunization Program (birth-18 years) sponsored by the Houston Fire Department & Caring for Children Foundation Care Van Program.

All children’s vaccines will be provided toUNINSURED and MEDICAID children.
***Sorry they cannot service children with CHIP or private insurance.***

Bring your child’s current immunization record to any of the clinics listed here.
Parents or guardians MUST accompany their children.

The Carevan will be at the following locations from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

• Thursday, August 20, 2015 at the HFD Training Academy – 8030 Braniff, 77061
• Thursday, September 3, 2015 at HFD Fire Station 82 – 11250 Braesridge, 77071
• Thursday, October 1, 2015 at HFD Fire Station 19 – 1801 Gregg, 77020
• Thursday, November 5, 2015 at HFD Fire Station 34 – 3100 Laura Koppe, 77034
• Thursday, December 3, 2015 at HFD Fire Station 70 – 11410 Beamer, 77089

Harris Health System wants to help parents beat the back-to-school rush by offering school immunizations through its Troubleshooters Mobile Unit. During July and August, Troubleshooters is offering free immunizations to children two months to 18 years of age. To receive immunizations, a parent must be present with the child’s shot record. All shots will be given based on availability.

Below, Please see a calendar with the dates and locations.

https://www.harrishealth.org/en/news/pages/upcomingevents.aspx