District H News
Seeking Summer Interns: DEADLINE EXTENDED TO April 9th
Are You 16-24, Interested In Technology & Service To The Community?
Council Member Cisneros encourages the youth of District H to apply for one of the eight summer TechConnect Internships that she is offering and funding at city facilities throughout District H. For more info, view the original flyer here . Be sure to apply through the Hire Houston Youth platform by the recently extended deadline of this Monday, April 9th
Sabor Del Northside Festival April 7th
Join this free public festival that brings together residents, businesses, schools, and community organizations of Houston’s Northside neighborhood in celebration of its vibrant culture. The 7th Annual Sabor Del Northside Festival will take place April 7, 2017 from 11am to 4pm at Castillo Park, located in the heart of the Northside at 1145 Quitman.
Denver Harbor
Confused about property taxes? Harris County Appraisal District is hosting a free workshop designed to answer questions on:

  • How the property tax system works
  • How to protest property taxes
  • How exemptions save you money
  • How property taxes are calculated
  • Options for avoiding delinquent taxes

When? April 12th, 6 pm
Where? Denver Harbor Multi-Service
Center, 6402 Market Street
Northline & Near Northside
Avenue's HomeOwnership Center is hosting an informational workshop on the ins and outs of property taxes, including how they are calculated, common exemptions, and how to apply for tax deferrals.
Northline
When? April 4th, 6-7:30 pm (English)
Where? Herrera Elementary, 525 Bennington
When? April 11th, 6-7:30 pm (Spanish)
Where? Herrera Elementary, 525 Bennington

Near Northside
When? April 12th, 6-7:30 pm (English)
Where? 707 Quitman Street
When? April 19th, 6-7 pm (Spanish)
Where? 707 Quitman Street
FREE Tickets to M isa Fronteriza
Come see Misa Fronteriza (Border Mass), a satirical comedy structured like a Catholic mass, about life near the US-Mexico border. The performance reflects upon and confronts the difficult realities about the border with sharp humor and a compelling point of view. Travelling from Monterrey, Mexico, the play will perform in Spanish with live simultaneous English translations at venues across Houston. Click here for more details and to claim free tickets to this event.
Performance dates: Friday, 4/20 at 8 pm, Saturday, 4/21 at 8 pm, Sunday, 4/22 at 3 pm
Second Ward:
Document Shredding Event 4/28
Protect your privacy by safely disposing of your documents in Frost Bank's free Shred It! event. While you're there, enjoy a sweet treat!

When? Saturday, April 28th, 10 am - 12 pm
Where? East End Financial Center,
2240 Navigation Blvd
Get Ready For College:
Houston National College Fair
Students, parents, and the general public are invited to the Houston National College Fair, free and open to anyone interested in pursuing a college degree. College admissions representatives and counselors will be available to offer info on college degree programs, majors, scholarships, and financial assistance. Registration required, click here.
When? Thurs, 4/12; 9:30am -12:30 pm & 6-8 pm
Where? NRG Center, Hall B, 8400 Kirby Drive
Download the 311 app to your Android or iPhone . When you see an issue in your neighborhood,  use the app to report it . You can even include photos! If you prefer to talk directly to a representative about your issue, or want to request information about City resources, birth certificates, elections, and more, call 713-837-0311. Remember: Always call 911 in the case of an emergency!