Houston chronicle In countries around the world, music has brought momentary relief from the pall of the coronavirus pandemic. It flows in impromptu harmonies from balconies in Italy, serenades for health care workers in Spain, concerts from rooftops, terraces and apartment windows. In the Houston area, that balm came from a “quarantine flash mob,” orchestrated [...]
A Message from the Executive Director As you are aware, we are currently under an order, issued by County Judge Lina Hidalgo to stay home and work safe, through April 3. After the order was issued on March 24, a number of governmental entities including the District, asked for clarification of the definition of [...]
The SBA Houston District Office will provide the latest information from SBA to help small businesses with their economic recovery from the effects of the Coronavirus. We will give information on how to apply and where you can get additional help with preparing and applying for an SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan. Sessions will allow for [...]
ECHOS - We Will Be Here....Until the Food Runs Out Sorry to have been out of pocket and not communicating, but we have been very busy at ECHOS and I want to update all of you on what is happening "on the ground". ECHOS is considered one of the essential services to our community because [...]
By Hunter Marrow, Community Impact Newspaper The Friends of Levitt Pavilion Houston organization has raised 40% of a $100,000 goal toward preconstruction work for a new community performance space that could begin construction in 2022. The targeted land is an approximate 28-acre plot adjacent to a network of detention basins known collectively as the Willow [...]
Support our Local Restaurants and Retailers in the METRO Rider Rewards Program Many of our retailers have started curbside pickup to make it easier for you to shop. Simply CLICK HERE for a list of participating Rider Rewards partners. Always call ahead to confirm that the business is open. This list is subject to change.
A Message from the Executive Director This morning County Judge Lina Hidalgo, with the support of Mayor Turner, issued a mandatory “Stay Home. Stay Safe.” order that will start at midnight tonight. In order to support this effort, the Brays Oaks District will cease their graffiti and litter abatement and other non-essential services. Staff will [...]
What's an EIDL? The SBA EIDL program can provide low-interest loans of up to $2M to businesses and private non-profits. EIDLs may be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable and other bills. The interest rate is 3.75% for small businesses without credit available elsewhere. The interest rate for non-profits is 2.75%. EIDLs have long-term repayment options, up to a maximum of 30 [...]
The March 26,2020 meeting of SWHouston2000 has been CANCELED due to concerns about the COVID-19 coronavirus. All city and county sponsored events have been canceled through the end of March 2020, and we will follow their lead. We will NOT hold our meeting in March. At this time, we do not know the status of [...]
Houston’s first free COVID-19 drive-thru testing site will broaden services to people of any age with chronic illnesses on Sunday, March 22, 2020. People with chronic illnesses experiencing cough, difficulty breathing and fever, the common COVID-19 symptoms, can call the Houston Health Department’s COVID-19 call center at 832-393-4220 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. to [...]
