District H News
TX Senate Dist. 6 Election: Early Voting & Election Day Info
Don't forget to vote in the special election for Texas Senate District 6! Early voting started last week and will continue through to tomorrow, 12/7. Click here for the early voting schedule and list of locations. Election day is December 11th. Click here for election day polling locations and schedule.
Lights in the Heights This Saturday
Bring the family and walk the Lights in the Heights route while enjoying holiday lights, music, jazz bands and more on the front porches and front yards of the Woodland Heights neighborhood. Click here for more info.
Immigration Resource Fair 12/8
Find information and speak to attorneys on naturalization, deportation, DACA, and more at a free resource fair at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church (501 Tidwell) this Saturday, 12/8 at 9:30 am.
Reduce Stress & Replenish Your Energy!
Don't miss a series of free guided meditation sessions at Eastwood Park this month! Register here.
When: 6:30 pm on 12/10, 12/12, 12/17, 12/19 | Where: Eastwood Park, 5000 Harrisburg Blvd
Northside: Free Shredding Event
Protect your privacy, stop scams, and prevent fraud by safely disposing of your sensitive documents at a free shredding event hosted by AARP and the Greater Northside Management District. Click here for more info. When: 12/8, 9 am - 12 pm | Where: Lindale Medical Plaza, 615 North Loop East
HPL's Winter Reading Program Starts Dec 14th
This holiday season, your child can earn fun rewards while reading holiday classics, tell Santa their wish list in person, and have fun creating festive holiday crafts! All Houston Public Library programs are free and open to the public. Click here for more info and to register for the Winter Reading Program starting 12/15.
Help a Student In Need!
Get in the holiday spirit by sponsoring an at-risk student's wish list this year. Northside High School has an annual program that matches eligible students with individual or group sponsors to provide for their tangible needs during this season. Gifts are due by Friday, 12/14. Please contact Ms. Eva Hernandez at 713-226-4900.
Share Your Harvey Experience
The Hurricane Harvey Registry is measuring the long-term impact of Hurricane Harvey so that communities can get the relief they need and prepare for future storms. It's important that everyone in the region participate, even if you were not affected at all by Harvey. Click here to share your experience.
Metal and Muscle: Volunteers Needed!
The Houston Parks & Recreation Department's Adaptive Recreation will be hosting the 9th annual Metal & Muscle Expo on 12/7-12/9. The event will feature Paralympic and other disabled sport clinics as well as individual and team competitions.  Volunteers are needed ; click here to register.
Disabled? Apply for A Sidewalk!
Click here to learn about and apply for the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD) Pedestrian Accessibility Review Program (PAR), which provides sidewalks and curb cut/ramps to improve mobility and sidewalk accessibility for people with disabilities. Please note that the time frame from PAR approval to project completion is between half a year to 2 years.
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!