New Executive Director has Ambitious Vision for Future in Brays Oaks Management District
The Brays Oaks Management District (BOMD) is very familiar with new Executive Director Richard Rodriquez. Rodriquez served as the District’s Director of Services for more than five years and said he felt the step up into the role of Executive Director was a natural transition. Since he donned the new title on Jan. 1, 2016, [...]
Public Safety Committee initiatives help fight crime in Brays Oaks
Since the inception of the Brays Oaks Management District 11 years ago, the number of crimes committed has diminished by 22 percent, said Starla Turnbo of the District's Public Safety Committee. "Our vision is to grow the committee, reduce crime, and promote public safety," she added. Initiatives launched by the committee can be credited with [...]
Delays won’t deter Levitt Pavilion construction
While residents of the Westbury neighborhood already enjoy the sounds of nature and birdsong in the Willow Waterhole Park, many are looking forward to the time when music will fill the nights, as well. Plans for a Levitt Pavilion to host 50 free music concerts a year have been underway since the Willow Waterhole Greenspace [...]
Houston Bike Plan Report Finalized
On June 20 the Final Houston Bike Plan Report was released by BikeHouston and presented to City Council's Transportation Technology and Infrastructure (TTI) Committee. This project is funded by the City of Houston, BikeHouston, Houston Parks Board, H-GAC, FTA, FHWA, and TxDOT. During the public comment period ending April 11, the Bike Plan team received [...]
Free Tax Preparation for those affected by Flood Disaster
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced on April 26, 2016 that Texas storm victims, including those in the Houston area, will have until September 1, 2016 to file their returns and pay any taxes due following the disaster declaration for individual assistance issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Beyond Careers is a partner [...]
District K – Minor Critical Emergency Home Repair Program
The Housing and Community Development Department is pleased to announce the opening of the Minor Critical Emergency Home Repair Program operated through Rebuilding Together Houston. Rebuilding Together Houston has successfully completed two previous contracts for home repair programs with the City of Houston. This third contract was approved by City Council on April 13, 2016, [...]
Mayor’s Proud Partner Awards Call for Entries
Who: Keep Houston Beautiful (Houston Clean City Commission) What: Mayor's Proud Partner Awards Call for Entries When: entries due Monday, August 15, 2016 Where: award application is available at www.houstonbeautiful.org Why: award the efforts of businesses, individuals and community groups who work to enhance Houston's landscape through environmental and beautification projects Contact: Audrey Laroche, Program [...]
American Turkic Business Council Newsletter, June 2016
ATBC & TTACC Private Business Networking Dinner Series As part of the holy month of Ramadan, the American Turkic Business Council & Texas Turkish American Chamber of Commerce hosted three private business networking dinners for the friends and members of the council. As this is a very special month awaited by many with great excitement, [...]
