Upcoming Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee
The next Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee meeting will take place on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 10:00 AM. The topics are:

  • Presentation about the Public Safety and Homeland Security by Director Satterwhite
  • Presentation about the Greater Houston Port Bureau by Chairman Gary Scheibe and President Eric M. Carrero.

You can sign up to speak by sending an email to my office at [email protected] or calling 832-393-3010. If you are unable to attend, you can watch it live here: https://www.houstontx.gov/htv/

Vote Today
Today, November 5, 2024 is Election Day! Please don’t forget to vote. For information about the ballot and locations, please visit https://www.harrisvotes.com/
Houston Public Library Resumes Print Charges
Effective November 1, 2024, the Houston Public Library will resume charging customers to print documents.

Over the past year, the library’s budget has absorbed the cost of offering free printing services. However, it is no longer sustainable to continue absorbing these expenses.

Charges for Printing:

  • Black and White: $0.15 per page
  • Color: $0.50 per page

Payment Information:

  • Only cashless payment options will be accepted.
  • All major credit and debit cards will be accepted.
  • There will be a minimum $1 charge and $5 credit card hold per transaction.

Houston Public Library recognizes the vital role our system plays in providing free and accessible resources to all residents. We remain dedicated to ensuring that the library serves as a vital resource for everyone in our community. To support this goal, we are actively working on solutions to improve access to printing services. This includes exploring options to address the challenges posed by minimum credit card hold requirements and identifying accommodations for unbanked and underbanked households.

We appreciate the community’s understanding and ongoing support as we make this necessary adjustment to our services.

Overlay of Kenilworth Drive
Work authorization has been issued to overlay Kenilworth Dr. from Silber Rd. to Buckingham Dr. Construction has been scheduled to commence on November 7, 2024 and is anticipated to end in December.
Vogel Creek/Inwood Area Planning Projects
From Houston Parks Board:

Earlier this year, Houston Parks Board finished construction on the Vogel Creek Greenway between Victory Drive and Council Grove Lane. We are starting two new planning studies this year that build off the success of the Vogel Creek Greenway, and we would like you to be involved.

The first is the Vogel Creek Greenway Extension Study, which proposes a new trail along Vogel Creek from Victory Drive south to White Oak Bayou Greenway and from Council Grove Lane north to West Mount Houston Road. By extending the greenway, we aim to create a continuous, accessible path for recreation and connections.

The second is the Inwood Phase 2 Connector Trail Study, which proposes a new trail from White Oak Conference Center / Antoine Drive to White Oak Bayou Greenway via the Alabonson Hike-and-Bike Bridge. The trail aims to enhance the detention work being done by the Harris County Flood Control District.

We are starting engagement for both studies through attending existing community meetings. We are also planning a community meeting that focuses on the Vogel Creek Greenway Extension Study on Tuesday November 19th at 6 PM at First New Hope Bible Church, 5400 W Mt Houston Rd, Houston, TX 77088. Please plan to join us!

Veterans Day Celebration
The traditional Veterans Day Ceremony will be held on Monday, November 11, 2024 at 10:00 AM with acknowledgements and a distinguished keynote speaker recognizing our local heroes. At the 11th hour on the 11th day, there will be a Moment of Silence in memory of the signing of the Armistice, which ended WWI.

The American Heroes Parade will begin at 11:30 AM at Dallas and Bagby and proceeds east on Dallas, north on Louisiana, west on Walker, south on Smith, west on Lamar, ending on Lamar at Bagby. Local Veteran organizations, ROTC, bands, and supporters will march in the parade to show respect and to honor our veterans. This parade is open to the public and all are welcomed along the parade route.

For more information, please visit https://www.houstontx.gov/nov11/index.html

75th Annual H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade
The 75th Annual H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade will take place on Thursday, November 28, 2024 at 9:00 AM. Located in the heart of downtown Houston, this event is one of the oldest Thanksgiving Day parades in the country. Each year, several hundred thousand Houstonians line the streets to cheer on participants. The parade will traverse over 20 city blocks and will feature elaborate floats, colorful marching bands, high-flying balloons and other uniquely Houston entries Nine-time gold medalist Carl Lewis will lead the parade!

For more information, please visit https://www.houstontx.gov/thanksgivingparade/

Houston Public Library
To learn about upcoming Houston Public Library events in District A, please click here.
City Wide Club Super Feast 2024
The City Wide Club’s Grab ’n Go or Sit ’n Sup “SUPER FEAST” is held on Thanksgiving & Christmas Eve Day at the George R. Brown Convention Center, where thousands of families will receive all they need for a holiday meal.

🎁 Donation Drive: Donate a frozen turkey or frozen chicken on November 25th from 7am – 7pm at George R. Brown. Your contribution will make a difference in someone’s holiday season.

For more information on the City Wide Club and how you can get involved, click here.

Vogel Creek Community Champions Holiday Celebration
Community Events From October
Highlighting some of the many community events from the previous month!
It was such an honor to present a proclamation to the James P. Allison Institute at the MD Anderson Cancer Center. Dr. James P. Allison (2018 Nobel Laureate) and Dr. Padmanee Sharma are leaders in the field of immunotherapy to combat and eradicate cancer.
I attended a fun event at Hillendahl Library celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. The Houston Public Library offers many events like this and resources. Please visit
https://houstonlibrary.org/home for more information!
Thanks to everyone who participated for Pet Day in District A! So many pets received low cost services like spay/neuter and free pet food! Thanks to our sponsors: Houston PetSet, Houston Humane Society, Office of Commissioner Lesley Briones, Precinct 4, and BARC Animal Shelter & Adoptions
Thanks to the Sherwood Oaks Women’s Club for having me speak at your meeting! Great conversations about flooding mitigation, speeding, sidewalks, crime, and more!
I had a such a great time tonight supporting a wonderful District A organization, Summerhouse Houston! SummerHouse creates opportunities for adults with IDD to belong and positively impact the Greater Houston community!
Thanks, Fit Houston for a great community event on the Spring Branch Trail!
It was a beautiful ceremony to honor firefighters who died in the line of duty. I am thankful for their service. May their memory be a blessing to their family and friends.
It was such a pleasure to take a tour at Harmony School of Achievement Houston! A group of 4th graders gave me the best tour of the school! They were so friendly and impressive!
I presented a proclamation to Hope City, Memorial Assistance Ministries (MAM), and the Spring Branch Family Development Center for their work supporting our community in the aftermath of recent storms. So incredibly thankful for these organizations and their volunteers!