The Mayor’s Office of Human Trafficking and Domestic Violence (MOHT&DV) announced the City of Houston's adoption of the Children’s Bill of Rights in Sports.
This initiative builds healthy children and communities through sports, by working with local organizations on the positive physical and mental health benefits needed for young people to thrive and learn.
Organizations may be eligible for grant funds to implement new programs and services. See the media release here.
The 2022 East End Street Fest is a celebration of art, music and heritage in East End Houston. Come and enjoy performances by various Mexican and Chicano artists during Cinco de Mayo week. There will be dance performances, kids activities, and a car show. Admission is free! Follow this link for more details.
When: Sat, May 7th, 12-6pm
Where: 2600 Navigation Blvd
Leonel Castillo Community Center will be hosting a Volunteer Fair for high school students who are looking to connect with agencies and organizations that need volunteers for the summer. This event will be held outdoors and snacks will be provided as well as other fun activities.
When: Sat, May 14th, 3-7pm
Where: Leonel Castillo Community Center, 2101 South St
Catalytic converter thefts are up 150% from this time last year. The Houston Police Department encourages you to view a video by HPD Auto Theft Crime Task Force for tips on how to avoid becoming a victim of catalytic converter theft. Read about the new ordinance that Council passed to help deter theft here.
In advance of Historic Preservation Month in May, Houston welcomed 10 new historic landmarks spanning the city in five different City Council Districts. Houston City Council approved the new landmarks on April 20. There are two landmarks and eight protected landmarks including Third Ward's Eldorado Ballroom built in 1939 and located at 2310 Elgin St. in Council District D.
Learn more about historic landmark designations. View this presentation to see photos of all the new landmarks.
Read this Texas State Historical Association article about the Eldorado's rich history in Houston.
Bike to Work Day is Back!
Join us for the first in-person Bike to Work Day (BTWD) in two years. We're celebrating National Bike Month in May by bringing back our annual bike ride to Downtown Houston on Friday, May 20, at 7:15 a.m.
This year’s bike ride will begin at the visitor center at Buffalo Bayou Park at Lost Lake, 3422 Allen Parkway, with riders departing promptly at 7:30 a.m. The ride will end at the Hermann Square Reflection Pond at City Hall.
If you can't join us, we challenge you to ride your bicycle to work on May 20 or another day during Bike Month.
Take a picture and tag the Houston Bikeways social media with the hashtag #BTWD2022.
To help make your ride safe and enjoyable, we’ve listed some safety tips below. We’ll also be crowdsourcing some tips on biking on social media, so be sure to follow us and join the conversation.
The City is embarking on a process to adopt new City Council district boundaries using the information from the 2020 US Census. There will be multiple opportunities to comment and be updated on the process.
Town hall meetings were scheduled in each City Council district in April and May to explain the redistricting process, and to allow the public to give input to the City on how they want their district to look in the future. Capital Improvement Project (CIP) meetings will follow the Redistricting Town Halls. Anyone can attend any redistricting meeting, but Capital Improvement Project updates are specific to the district in which the meeting is held. View the meeting schedule.
A virtual Redistricting town hall meeting will be held May 25. View meeting details.
Public Engagement:
Phase 1: Town hall meetings will be held to obtain public input on how the new districts should be configured. The City wants your input before drawing the new maps; no new maps will be presented at the town hall meetings. Residents may also submit their own redistricting plan to the Planning & Development Department by July 20.
Phase 2: District boundaries are redrawn based on 2020 Census data, the criteria that were approved by City Council, and public input.
Phase 3: Draft Redistricting Plan is completed and presented to City Council.
Phase 4: Public may comment on the proposed new maps at three public hearings in July.
BARC Animal Shelter and Adoptions is taking action to reduce overcrowding at its facility by reducing adoption fees from May 3-15. Adopt a pet for only $10! The public is encouraged to stop by BARC’s Adoption Center at 3300 Carr St. from 12 – 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday or visit their website here to see all adoptable pets online.
The Texas Coast, including the Houston area, is an important migratory path for birds. Most migratory birds fly at night, and lights on buildings can disorient birds on their paths. Businesses and individuals across the city are encouraged to turn off all nonessential lights from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. throughout spring, and especially during the peak period of April 23rd-May 10th.
Houston Public Works has shared some aerial photos of the MKT Trail bridge. Substantial completion of the project is anticipated by mid-July 2022. Keep up to date with Houston Parks Board here.
The District H Town Hall that occurred on Monday, April 25th featured an introduction to the City's redistricting process that is now available online here. The public is encouraged to submit their own districting plan or may propose that certain voting precincts, neighborhoods, or locations be included in a specific district. Learn more here.
Houston Public Works' Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) presentation for District H can be viewed on the District H website. Please note that the presentation provides CIP highlights and does not include all District H projects planned, in progress, or completed.
The full recording of the District H Town Hall, including both redistricting as well as the District's Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) will be available soon on the HTV site here (under Press Conferences / Events Around Town & More). As a reminder, the public can attend any Town Hall meeting, a list of which can be viewed on the Redistricting website here.
The City of Houston is holding meetings to receive public input about redistricting and share information about Capital Improvement Projects. The District H Town Hall will take place in person at Moody Park Recreation Center, as well as virtually on Microsoft Teams.
When: Mon, Apr 25th, 6pm
Where: Moody Park Community Center, 3725 Fulton -OR- Virtual
Details can be found on the Planning and Development Department’s website and in this committee presentation. Please view page 9 of the presentation to see what the 2020 Census determined current populations of Council Districts to be, and why District H will need boundary adjustments to come into compliance. Please note that the public is invited to attend any Town Hall Meeting, not just those within their Council District.
Buy local and support our community, check out these businesses. http://www.greaternorthsidedistrict.org/home.shtml
Houston Public Works will make a brief presentation on the North Main Bike Lane Extension, which will run from West Cottage to Airline at the WHCA member meeting. Join us Tuesday, April 12, 6-7pm, at Norhill Esplanade.
The WHCA recently submitted this letter of support for 11th Street Safety Improvements.
www.LetsTalkHouston.org/11th-street-bikeway
www.houstonbikeplan.org | 832-395-2700 | bikeways@houstontx.gov
Citywide safe streets effort to end traffic deaths and serious injuries. Provide feedback about traffic safety concerns in your neighborhood. www.visionzerohouston.com
Email infrastructure@woodland-heights.org or complete the form below to contact.
https://www.woodland-heights.org/calendar-1/2022/3/8/whca-bi-monthly-member-meeting
Houston Public Works will make a brief presentation on the North Main Bike Lane Extension, which will run from West Cottage to Airline.
WHCA will talk about our Curbside Native Tree Program.
We will be accepting nominations for board for May elections.
Pickup your 2022 Constable Patrol Sticker or your 100+ club sign.
There will be an open forum at the end.
Help clean up our very own Little White Oak Bayou, presented by Near Northside Management. Little White Oak Bayou is part of Woodland Park, https://www.friendsofwoodlandpark.org/.
After the cleanup, we hope to see you at the Home Tour, Saturday or Sunday, 12-5:30pm.
