A flat on the freeway. Extreme temperatures overheating your engine. A fender bender causing you to pull to the side of the road. The possibilities are as many as parts of a car, and all unplanned. However, if you find yourself stranded on Houston-area roadways, you can have a plan for staying safe! Houston TranStar’s [...]
Houston Police Department’s South Gessner station is about to get a lot more action. This past April, Captain Craig Bellamy began thinking about the station’s gym, which didn’t have many options beyond a few free weights. “We had a gym in place, but it wasn’t really working out,” said Bellamy. “With a new gym we’ll [...]
The Houston Police Department is inviting Houston area high school students to apply for the 2017-2018 Youth Police Advisory Council (YPAC). Students will address issues affecting youth and the community, participate in community service projects and attend youth leadership conferences throughout the state. Additionally, the YPAC meets regularly with Chief of Police Art Acevedo and [...]
Dear Brays Oaks Community, National Night Out is back on at Fiesta (West Bellfort/ Fondren) on Oct 3rd see flyer attached. Please let me know if you would like to participate or have an organization who would like to participate. We will have free food, entertainment and lots of vendors/partnering organizations. The District will provide [...]
Solid Waste Management reminds flood victims of the ongoing collection of storm debris. Please place debris at the curb separated into the following piles: • Vegetative Debris – leaves, logs, plants, tree branches (do not bag). • Construction & Demolition Debris – carpet, drywall, furniture, lumber, mattresses. • Appliances – dishwashers, freezers, refrigerators, stoves, washers, [...]
The unfolding catastrophe due to Hurricane Harvey is staggering! Sadly, the death toll has risen to 29 lives lost. The number of people in shelters continues to rise, new mandatory evacuations due to Barker Dam Reservoir flooding Cinco Ranch in Fort Bend County, Texas and evacuations in Beaumont/Port Arthur continue. The water system is down [...]
Community Donation/Distribution Center In Need of: Clothes/ Shoes Baby Items Food Water Bed Linens Air Mattress Pillows Blankets Personal Hygiene Items Paper Goods ( Paper Towels, Toilet Paper Etc.) School Supplies Donations may be made from August 30th Thru September 9th between the hours of 8:00AM to 8:00 PM at either Store Front location. GULFTON [...]
As you know, our region is still in a state of emergency and there is flooding throughout. Flooding is still a serious threat and there are hazardous conditions across the region. People who are safely sheltered in place should remain there and avoid unnecessary travel. Know that even after the rain ceases, it may take [...]
The Kingdom Builders’ Center, located at 6011 West Orem Dr., 77085, has agreed to open its doors as a public shelter on Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. Please spread the word among your civic association e-distribution list and social media networks.