District H News
Polls Open For Early Voting: Critical Bond Passage Vote
Early voting is now underway for the November 7th election on five city bond propositions. Council Member Cisneros urges all registered voters to cast ballots on these important propositions. For info on voting locations, early/election day voting locations, voting by mail info, and to view a sample ballot, visit this website.
Recycling To Resume November 13th
The City of Houston’s Solid Waste Management Department (SWMD) will resume its curbside recycling collection schedule for " B Week " starting Monday, November 13th and " A Week " beginning Monday, November 20th. A list of accepted items can be found here as well as a list of City recycling drop-off locations for recycling glass. Thanks for your patience!
Free Halloween Events in District H
Eastwood Wood Park Family Fright
  • Where? Eastwood Park, 5000 Harrisburg
  • When? Thursday, October 26th, 7-7:30

Moody Park Monster Mash
  • Where? 3725 Fulton Street
  • When? Tuesday, October 31st, 5:30-8 pm

Proctor Plaza Community Center: Fall Festival
  • Where? 803 W. Temple Street
  • When? Tuesday, October 31st, 5:30-8 pm

YES Prep Northside Trunk or Treat
  • Trick or Treaters: $2, Adults: FREE
  • Where? 5215 Jensen Drive
  • When? Friday, Oct. 27, 5:30-7pm

Harvest Fest Trunk or Treat, Victory Outreach Event
  • Where? 2701 Berry Road
  • When? Tuesday, October 31, 5-7pm
Watch The Astros Beat The Dodgers Friday in the East End
Take the whole family to the East End Navigation Tailgate on Friday to root for the Houston Astros as they take on the LA Dodgers in Game 3 of the World Series. The  free event will feature ballpark fare and a giant screen to watch the game.

When?   5 pm start, first pitch @ 7:09 pm
Where? 2800 Navigation 
¡LÁNZATE HOUSTON!
Business Plan Competition
Apply to Houston's first-ever Pitch Competition to be conducted entirely in Spanish . This event, brought to you by BakerRipley and United Way, is an opportunity for start-ups and current business owners to win financial funding for their business and showcase Hispanic entrepreneurship. Apply here before the application deadline of October 30, 2017!
Houston Arts Alliance Seeks Artists
In anticipation of future commissions and opportunities, HAA invites artists and artist teams to submit qualifications for potential inclusion in the 2018 HAA Artist Roster. The roster will be one tool for rapid response artist selection for a range of permanent and temporary public art projects associated with the construction of new civic buildings, parks, and other areas within the City of Houston. Deadline to apply: Wednesday, Nov 1st. Apply here.
Mortgage Relief Options
Post-Harvey
If your mortgage loan is owned by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac and you were affected by the recent hurricanes, you may be eligible to temporarily stop making monthly mortgage payments for 3 month intervals up to 12 months.
Fannie Mae:
Freddie Mac:
  • Check if Freddie Mac owns your loan here.
  • Additional assistance, call 1-800-373-3343, selection option #2, or visit this website.
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!