June 24, 2022
Questions? Contact us at 713-229-0900
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In you are interested in reserving a table, please send an email to BOTH of these people:
There is not a fee for a table. No food items may be sold, and no unsold items can be left on the Leonel Castillo Community Center grounds or in the Community Center dumpster.
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Greater Northside Management District will be closed on Monday, July 4, 2022, for the Fourth of July holiday.
If you have a non-emergency matter, you may reach Rebecca Reyna at 281-914-0652 and leave a message.
- For All Emergencies, call 911
- For Non-Emergencies, call 713-884-3131
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Register now for the 2023 Art Car IPA
and get a $5 discount
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Raise a pint and sign up for the 2023 Art Car IPA 5K presented by University of Houston Downtown.
Use code ARTCARIPA5K for $5 off race fees during the month of June!
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Maintenance and repairs to White Oak Bayou |
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Over the next six months, Harris County Flood Control District will be conducting maintenance and repairs to short stretches of White Oak Bayou between Hogan Street and 43rd Street. The Hike-and-Bike Trails may also need to be closed for safety reasons while the work is being done.
Click here to view current trail closures and detours.
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Halls Bayou Bond Program
Summer 2022 Update
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Halls Bayou Bond Program
Summer 2022 Update
Thursday, June 30, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
The Harris County Flood Control District will hold a virtual public meeting to provide updates on progress associated with the Halls Bayou Bond Program. This is the first of a series of bi-annual meetings that will be hosted in the Halls Bayou watershed to gather feedback and share updates with the community. These meetings will be held in addition to ongoing bond project community engagement meetings focused on specific projects within the program.
The public meeting will be held on:
Thursday, June 30, 2022
6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Or by phone* at 855-925-2801 with Meeting Code: 4725
para el Programa de Bonos de Halls Bayou
Actualización de verano 2022
jueves, 30 de junio de 2022, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
El Harris County Flood Control District (Distrito de Control de Inundaciones del Condado de Harris) llevará a cabo una reunión pública virtual para proporcionar actualizaciones sobre el progreso asociado con el Programa de Bonos de Halls Bayou. Esta es la primera de una serie de reuniones bianuales que se llevarán a cabo en la cuenca de Halls Bayou para recopilar comentarios y compartir actualizaciones con la comunidad. Estas reuniones se llevarán a cabo además de las reuniones de participación comunitaria del proyecto de bonos en curso, centradas en proyectos específicos dentro del programa.
La reunión pública se llevará a cabo de manera virtual en:
jueves, 30 de junio de 2022
6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
O por teléfono* al 855-925-2801 utilizando el código de la reunión: 4725
Harris County Flood Control District
9900 Northwest Freeway, Houston, Texas 77092
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HOV/HOT lanes to open weekends
for summer pilot program
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The Express Lanes that help you avoid traffic on weekdays will soon be open seven days a week as part of a regional pilot mobility program approved by METRO's Board of Directors.
HOV/HOT (Express) Lanes managed by METRO will be open on weekends beginning Saturday, July 2, through Monday, September 5. This includes the Fourth of July and Labor Day holidays. Weekend and holiday operations will follow the same schedule, occupancy requirements and tolls as weekdays.
Lanes included in the pilot program run down the middle of Interstate 45, U.S. Highway 59 and U.S. Highway 290. Click here for schedules and toll rates.
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The Houston Health Department operates 11 multi-service centers where residents can go to stay cool. Find a list of locations and more details here. To be notified when emergency cooling centers open, please register for AlertHouston notifications or call 3-1-1.
Reliant's Beat the Heat portable air conditioner program assists eligible seniors, disabled individuals and families without means to cool their homes.
Please call the Harris County Area Agency on Aging at 832-393-4301 to learn more.
If you have home cooling concerns, please call the Houston Health Department Eligibility Service Center at 832-393-4984.
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Free COVID booster shots are available |
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Houston’s CDC COVID-19 Community Level is currently MEDIUM. The latest 14-day average COVID-19 positivity rate is 21.1% and the wastewater virus load is 502% of the baseline.
HHD-operated sites are located across the city and can be found at HoustonHealth.org or by calling
832-393-4220.
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Are you ready for hurricane season? |
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The 2022 hurricane season kicked off June 1 and lasts through November 30.
Click here to view the Harris County Hurricane Preparedness Guide in English or Espanol (scroll down to "Hurricane Preparedness and Recovery").
People who anticipate needing evacuation assistance during an emergency or disaster can register with the State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry online or by calling 2-1-1. Registration is available for people with disabilities or with access and functional needs, such as those with limited mobility, communication barriers, or requiring additional medical assistance during an emergency event.
Blind or visually impaired individuals may access emergency preparedness tips at sightintosound.org.
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Your input is needed
regarding the region's transportation
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How is your internet service? |
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Employment & educational opportunities |
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Houston Police Department
is educating youth about law enforcement
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The Houston Police Department has partnered with The Houston Health Department and My Brother's Keeper Houston on "Law & the Community: A Win-Win" that provides an interactive learning environment where youth are taught how to interact with police.
Youth and law enforcement listen and learn from each other while building trust. Click here to learn more about the program.
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Ecclesia Lindale's free events
6615 Irvington Blvd, Houston 77022
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Employment assistance at SER |
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SER is a nonprofit community organization that educates and equips people in the Texas Gulf Coast Region who come from low-income backgrounds or who have significant barriers to employment. SER believes the power and purpose of work can transform lives and communities.
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Art in the Greater Northside |
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This new mural is all about Houston, including the city's pro sports, rodeo, downtown,
NASA and more.
Location: 1304 N Loop, Houston, TX 77009
Artist Name: Dagoe Leon (Houston, TX - 34)
Artist Instagram: @dagoe_marse
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Guacamole anyone?
This mega molcajete pays tribute to Houston's pre-Hispanic culinary traditions.
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Location: Leonel J. Castillo Community Center,
2101 South Street, Houston, TX 77009
Artist Name: Jesus Cantu Medel
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Greater Northside Management District
business highlights
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Extended hours
at Saint Arnold Brewing Company
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Saint Arnold Brewing Company has new seasonal hours at their Beer Garden & Restaurant!
Sunday - Thursday
11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Kitchen Closes at 9:00 PM
Friday - Saturday
11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Kitchen Closes at 10:00 PM
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Would you like to have your business,
restaurant or event featured in our newsletter?
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Send us an update, and we'll gladly feature it in our newsletter!
If you have a picture, that helps to draw the eye to the article. Please give us at least a two-weeks notice!
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The Greater Northside Management District's Butterfly Pocket Park on Fulton won the award for On-the-Ground Projects Under $500K in the 2020 Houston-Galveston Area Council Parks and Natural Areas Award Program. Each year, H-GAC honors projects that serve as models for planning and implementation for parks and natural areas in the region. |
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