Woodruff Park Joins Love Our Parks
Complete Communities
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Mayor Sylvester Turner, the Mayor’s office of Complete Communities and the Houston Parks and Recreation Department recently celebrated improvements to Woodruff Park in the Magnolia Park - Manchester neighborhood. This is the third completed park project in the Complete Communities.
Woodruff Park improvements include an upgraded basketball court featuring a mural by acclaimed Houston artist Gonzo247, new furnishings, new fencing and upgraded lighting and landscaping.
Cheniere Energy, the largest producer of liquified natural gas in the United States, has donated more than $180,000 to the Parks and Recreation Department. Last week, Cheniere employees spent an afternoon replacing playground surface materials.
The initiative is a collaborative effort created by the Mayor to improve and
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upgrade neighborhood parks in under-resourced Houston communities. The first phase focuses on five neighborhood parks – Our Park and Malone Park in Third Ward, Catherine Delce Park in Kashmere Gardens, Earl Henderson Park in Near North Houston, and Woodruff Park. Stay tuned for more details on the next Love Our Parks Complete Communities Fest at Earl Henderson Park on Nov. 20.
“One of my priorities is to improve neighborhood parks that are in the heart of communities and enjoyed most often by children and families living nearby,” said Mayor Sylvester Turner. “My Love Our Parks Complete Communities initiative is making major strides in accomplishing that goal. It makes me proud to see these improvements at Woodruff Park, and to know how they will enhance this community.”
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Mayor’s State of the City Speech Strikes Optimistic
Tone About Houston's Future and Resiliency
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Mayor Sylvester Turner delivered his annual state of the city address on Oct. 13, focusing on Houston's resiliency during both the pandemic and several natural disasters. He also touted the city's progress as a leader in technology, innovation, and work to uplift under-resourced neighborhoods, specifically highlighting the forward momentum of initiatives in the Complete Communities.
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Paid Job Training for Teens and Young Adults |
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The Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans
(AAMA) is offering Work and Learn Center career training for youth and adults ages 16-24.This training course will help young people develop essential skills in career readiness and learn the basic principles of design and digital literacy.
This eight week training program is designed for young adults that are not enrolled in high school or higher education, and are unemployed or underemployed. Students will receive a stipend for program participation and a new laptop after successful completion. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to apply for paid positions as student designers in the Work and Learn Center Graphic Design Experience.
Apply to the program or refer a teen or young adult that might want to participate.
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SER Jobs Offers Paid Career Training for Young People |
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Young adults can receive hands-on,
real world training in the Youth Build program offered by SER Jobs for Progress.
Participants can take GED classes, receive on the job construction training, earn job certifications, develop leadership and team building skills, and complete volunteer service projects.
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Honoring our Heroes at the Annual Veterans Day Parade |
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Houston has the second largest veteran population in the nation with over 250,000 veterans in residence. The City will honor and celebrate the brave men, women, and families who have fought and sacrificed for our liberty and freedom at the “Houston Salutes American Heroes” Veterans Day celebration on Thursday, Nov. 11 at 10 a.m. At 11 a.m., there will be a Moment of Silence in memory of the 101st anniversary of the signing of the Armistice, which ended WWI. The parade will begin at 11:30 a.m. at Dallas St. and Bagby St., and proceeds east on Dallas St., north on Louisiana St., west on Walker St, south on Smith St., west on Lamar St., ending on Lamar at Bagby St. |
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The Idea Fund Offers Grant Funds
for Artist Centered Projects
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Submit artist-centered projects to the Idea Fund to be considered for a $5,000 grant award. This re-granting program, funded by the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, is administed by DiverseWorks in partnership with Aurora Picture Show and Project Row Houses.
Individual artist or collectives in the Greater Houston area with innovative, experimental, public-facing visual art projects that expand understanding of how art exists, address community
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needs, or exemplify new ways of working in and with the community are encouraged to submit proposals by Nov. 15 at 11:59 p.m. (CST).
For more information about the grant, attend an information session at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 6. Make sure to apply for grant funding if you wish to participate. |
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Free Lawn Care for Seniors and the Disabled |
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Near Northside, Fifth Ward and Kashmere Gardens residents who need help with front yard maintenance may be eligible to receive free lawn care service.
Contact us at 832-393-6624 for more information.
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Child Tax Credit Deposits |
If you’re expecting the monthly child tax credit, you can open a nationally certified bank or credit union account to directly deposit your tax credit into your account without any fees. Learn how at https://covidbanking.joinbankon.org/
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The end-of-the-year holidays can stress your bank account. Contact the Houston Financial Empowerment Centers now to create a comprehensive holiday spending plan. |
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Make an appointment for free financial counseling with an HFEC counselor. |
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Shed More Light on Houston Streets |
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The “All Lights On, Houston!” campaign encourages residents to help brighten up Complete Communities by reporting inoperable streetlights or tree canopies that obscure streetlights.
Tree canopies that obscure streetlights can be reported to Houston 311, or
713-837-0311. Requests can be emailed as well.
P.O. Box 1562 Houston, TX 77251-1562. You can also call 832-395-3000
for more information.
Post your support for this campaign on social media! Screenshot the streetlight graphic and use this suggested post:
Let’s shine a light on our communities: All Lights On, Houston!
Report inoperable streetlights by address or streetlight number. Call CenterPoint at 713.207.2222 or 800.322.7143.
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Enjoy Sunday in the Park with Your Neighbors |
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Cigna Sunday in the Park provides Houstonians with an opportunity to engage with others, meet new neighbors, and explore the community. Mark your calendar for Sunday, Nov. 14 at Tidwell Park in the Trinity/Houston Gardens/ Kashmere Gardens area with vaccinations, live music, games, dancing and fun activities for the whole family. Check the Cigna Sunday in the Park website for more details and watch this video. |
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Three Women Lead the Way for Art in Alief |
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Folding Stories
by The Red Thread Collective
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Alief Swarm by Bennie Flores Ansell
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Windbloom by Falon Mihalic |
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Three public art commissions will be debuted at the Alief Neighborhood Center in the Spring of 2022. The new $54-million mixed-used center will accommodate three City of Houston facilities under one roof.
The artwork pieces to be displayed are from local Houston women Bennie Flores Ansell, Falon Mihalic, and the Red Thread Collective –Rakhee Jain Desai, Ami Mehta, and Sneha Bhavsar.
"Each of the local artists selected to create artworks for this state-of-the-art facility highlight the strength of Houston’s creative community,” said Mayor Sylvester Turner. "The three commissioned public artworks that will be displayed at the Alief Neighborhood Center will not only enhance the Alief Complete Community, but will also inspire its residents and make the entire city proud.”
Read more information about the new Alief Neighborhood Center and the artwork in this press release.
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The Houston Infant and Toddler Coalition (HITC) Offers Family Leadership Group Session |
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The Houston Infant and Toddler Coalition (HITC) is launching a parent-led leadership group for Gulfton families with very young children. HITC aims to create positive change and lasting impact on the community. The meeting sessions can be translated into your preferred language including: Swahili, Arabic, Farsi, Urdu, Spanish and more. Participating parents will also earn the required Small Steps’ Parent Hours for attending.
The group will meet from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday Nov. 12 and at 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday Nov. 13. Both meetings will be hosted at BakerRipley-Gulfton located at 6535 Rookin Street.
Food, child care, and Walmart gift cards will be provided. Participants must wear a mask and maintain social distancing. To register, contact Argenis Santamaria, Family Leadership Coordinator, at asantamaria@first3yearstx.org or (469) 571- 4222.
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Food Composting Drop-Off Program |
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To increase awareness of the benefits of composing food waste, Council Member Sallie Alcorn recently launched a six-week neighborhood pilot food scrap drop-off program at three locations around the city. This initiative will also gather information from residents on their level of interest regarding this environmentally-friendly food waste disposal method.
Compostable foods include: breads and grains, coffee grounds and filters, tea bags, dairy, egg shells, fried food, freezer burned food, fruits and vegetables, meat and bones, moldy food, nuts and seeds, seafood and shells. You can also include some non-food items, such as compostable utensils, compostable bags, compostable cups, fur, hair, newspaper, flowers, paper napkins and towels, wood ash, and vegetarian pet bedding.
Items that cannot be composted are glass, metals, plastics, fats or oils, liquids, pet waste, feces, litter, plastic-coated products.
Zero Waste Houston can assist Kashmere Gardens residents with their compostable items at 9 a.m. on Saturdays until Nov. 27 at the Kashmere Gardens Multi-Service Center located at 4802 Lockwood Drive.
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Public Input Guides Improvements at Tuffly Park |
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Fresh produce and other food items are available for sale at the Northeast Community Farmers Market from 9 a.m. to noon every third Saturday of each month. The market resides at the LBJ Community Farm, located at 5425 Troost Street. Due to the farm’s COVID safety protocol, they asked that social distancing be observed and that you remain in your vehicle as you shop at the market.
Take advantage of the DOUBLE UP HOUSTON PROGRAM. Use your Lonestar/EBT Card and they will double your SNAP dollars on fruits and vegetables, up to $40 a day. When you spend $1 of SNAP/EBT, get $1 of fresh produce for free.
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Don’t Let Houston Go to Waste |
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District K Councilmember and Vice Mayor Pro-Tem Martha Castex-Tatum is leading the anti-litter campaign “Don’t Let Houston Go to Waste, Litter is Trashy”.
In celebration of the City of Houston’s 185th birthday, citizens are encouraged to pick up 185 pieces of trash. Residents interested in organizing a clean-up and need help with supplies (litter grabbers and trash bags) may contact the District K office at 832-393-3016.
Send photos and post on your neighborhood social media pages to let District K see your progress. Don't forget to use the campaign hash tags. #LitterisTrashy #Happy185thBirthdayHouston #DontTrashtheParty
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Fort Bend Super Neighborhood Council Meeting |
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Meets every second Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m.
For meeting information contact:
Troy Carter, President
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Crosswalk Art & Safety at Quitman and Fulton |
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Check out the demonstration of proposed street stafety improvements at the intersection of Quitman and Fulton streets. This wide intersection has been an area of concern for pedestrians as they share the roadway with motorists. The installed bollards (white posts) are traffic calming tools used to narrow the intersection. This narrower interesection allows pedestrians to cross more safely since motor vehicle speed is reduced.
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The bollards also extend the protected area of the intersection for pedestrians. The painted artwork helps to define the protected space within the bollards, increases visibility, and adds visual interest.
This project is a partnership between the City of Houston, METRO, and the Near Northside Management District to make Quitman a walkable, bikeable, and safe corridor for the Near Northside community. The crosswalks were painted by Houston Public Works in collaboration with the Planning and Development Department.
If you have any questions or would like to provide comments on the proposed safety improvements, contact. Safestreets@houstontx.gov.
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Trinity East United Methodist Church Feeds
Third Ward Residents
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Trinity East United Methodist Church will provide food curbside at 2418 McGowen from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 10, and 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Nov. 20.
Volunteers are needed to sort and pre-bag items for curbside distribution. Call or text 713-545-6560 for volunteer opportunities. Referrals for community residents and residential drop-off sites are appreciated.
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Bring Your Pup to Trinity United Methodist Church |
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In partnership with Harmony Pet Clinic, Houston SPCA, and Peaceful Planet Foundation, residents can bring their dog for vaccines and microchips from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 13 at Trinity United Methodist Church located at 2600 Holman at Live Oak.
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Complete Communities is a collaborative effort involving the community and all City of Houston Departments and Divisions with City leadership from:
Mayor’s Office of Complete Communities | 832-393-0716 | https://houstoncc.org/
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