Upcoming Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee
The next Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee meeting will take place on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 10:00 AM. Topics include:

  • Presentation about budget amendments referred to the committee.
  • Presentation from HPD Chief Diaz about his new role.
  • Presentation from HFD Chief Muñoz about his new role.

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/

2024 National Night Out Banner
Message from HPD:

Greetings Community members,

I hope you all are looking forward to participating in the 2024 National Night Out events this year.  Please be advised HPD does not provide National Night Out Banners for your community events.  However, if any community member or HOA is planning to host an event this year and would like to purchase a banner you can visit the National Night Out website here.

If you have any questions or need further assistance regarding National Night Out feel free to contact, Mayra Seay, Senior Police Officer assigned to
Office of Community Affairs via email at [email protected]

SWD Hurricane Beryl & Storm Debris Second Pass

Parks Recovery and Restoration Initiative
Join Houston Parks on September 28th from 9:00 AM to Noon at Agnes Moffit Park for a day of community and nature! The Houston Parks & Recreation Department (HPARD) is leading the charge in keeping our city’s parks clean through the Parks Recovery and Restoration Initiative.

🌿 Volunteers Needed! 🌞

Come out to Agnes Moffit Park and lend a hand in keeping our parks clean and inviting.

📅 Date: September 28th
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – Noon
📍 Location: Agnes Moffit Park (10645 Hammerly Blvd, Houston, TX 77043)
The Department of Neighborhoods is in the process of accepting applications for the Matching Grant Program For more information on the program, click here.

Hollister with HPD Mounted Patrol
Unfortunately our District A-sponsored HPD horse, Hollister, passed away recently. Holly has been sponsored by District A for many years beginning with Brenda Stardig. Our community loved getting to see Holly at events in our district. We are thinking about HPD Mounted Patrol during this difficult time.

Hurricane Preparedness: Win a Generator or Power Supply!
Hurricane season is upon us, and the Houston Public Library is here to help you stay powered up during a storm!

This year, HPL launches the Library Card Sign-Up Campaign with a special focus on hurricane preparedness. By signing up for a MYLink library card, not only do you gain access to a wealth of resources, but you also have the chance to win.

One lucky new MYLink cardholder will have the chance to win a generator. The second-place winner will receive a portable power station, and the third-place winner will take home a power bank.

Here’s How to Participate: 

  • Sign Up: Visit any Houston Public Library to sign up as a new library cardholder.
  • Enter the Giveaway*: Follow the Houston Public Library on Facebook or Instagram, and share a post holding your new library card. Tag HPL using #MYLink. Please visit houstonlibrary.org/contest for complete contest details.
  • Stay Prepared: Use your new library card to access vital resources that can help you and your family stay informed and ready for anything this hurricane season.

The contest ends September 30th.

Panel Replacement Along Kempwood Dr.

Work Authorization has been issued for Panel Replacement along Kempwood Dr from Stetson Ln to Gessner Rd.

Construction was scheduled to begin in August, but it was delayed due to possible concerns with the wastewater line. The project is still moving forward and will begin soon!
Memorial Park Conservancy (MPC) is pleased to invite you to the Public Information Session for the Memorial Groves project at Memorial Park. The project will recognize all who served at Camp Logan during and immediately after World War I. Memorial Groves will connect visitors to the Park’s intertwined stories of history, culture, ecology, and community, and will offer opportunities for exploration, recreation, and special events that mark significant days of remembrance and celebration.

WHERE: Emancipation Park Conservancy Cultural Center – 3018 Emancipation Avenue, Houston, TX 77004
WHEN: September 10, 2024
TIME:  6:00 – 7:30 p.m., Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

MPC looks forward to seeing you at this Community Meeting where MPC, along with our partners at Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architects, will present the essential stories and narratives that will be shared at Memorial Groves. The presentation will focus on our historical and ecological research as well as emerging narratives guided by our expert and stakeholder team’s perspectives, expertise, and lived experiences.

We invite the public to submit their questions PRIOR to the September 10 Public Information Session. Representatives from Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architects will answer the most frequently asked questions during the event. Please submit your questions by emailing groves@memorialparkconservancy.org. Questions will also be accepted via comment cards during the event.

Subsequent public meetings will be held in 2025. MPC very much looks forward to seeing you on September 10, 2024.
Space is limited. Please register in advance.

RSVP link

Community Events From August
Highlighting some of the many community events from the previous month!
We hosted a food/pet food/backpack distribution. Thank you to all of the volunteers who helped over 300 families get ready for school!
I joined Union Pacific Railroad as they donated 75 Kroger gift cards ($75 each) to our community! We gave them to Memorial Assistance Ministries to support families in need. Thank you to Union Pacific Railroad and to Mayor Pro Tem Martha Castex-Tatum for starting this amazing “Fill the Fridge” program!
Congratulations to our new Houston Police Department chief and Houston Fire Department chief! Both were sworn in at Council this morning.
I attended the West Houston Association’s 9th Annual Flood Control Forum to hear from experts about this very important topic.
Congratulations to our new Houston Police Department officers graduating from Class 264!
It was an honor to join Representative Lacey Hull as she recognized Officer Garcia at the HPD Northwest Division’s Positive Interaction Program (PIP) meeting! Officer Garcia was shot recently in the line of duty. So thankful for his service!
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