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 [...]
Editorial: Deliver flood money: Congress should speed up funding for Houston’s critical flood control projects
Key excerpts: "It used to be that Representatives could use an earmark to direct the Army Corps of Engineers to put politically important projects at the top of the list. Now discretion is largely left up to executive agencies. "That's why U.S. Rep. Al Green, a Democrat, proposed a bill that will authorize $311 million [...]
Solid Waste Management Department Final Storm Debris Pick-Up Schedule
The City of Houston Solid Waste Management Department has started the final collection pass for the Tax Day Storm 2016. The last day for collection will be Saturday, June 11, 2106 for ALL residents. Items should be segregated into six (6) piles away from fire hydrants, mailboxes, power lines and other objects that will hamper [...]
Hurricane Season is here. The City of Houston Offers Preparedness Tips
The City of Houston Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is reminding Houstonians that Hurricane Season starts June 1st and runs through November 30th. Houstonians should take steps to begin the process of preparing. Storms like Alison, Ike and Carla have all impacted Houston at various times throughout the season, so it's important to prepare now. [...]
Northfield I & II Subdivision Newsletter, May 2016
The May edition of the Northfield I & II Subdivision News is available for download. It contains 12 pages of community events and information that are occurring around the area. If you have community news that you would like to place in our newsletter, feel free to contact [email protected]. Download the PDF
Public Safety Initiatives
“The District really has a lot to be proud of – old alliances and new partnerships have really made all the difference” says David Hawes, Executive Director of the Brays Oaks District. This year the District solidified its commitment to public safety by partnering with HPD by funding of mobile camera emplacements, running statistical analysis [...]
HPD Opens Doors to Community’s New Police Station
Houston Mayor Annise Parker, Police Chief Charles A. McClelland, Jr. and several city council members celebrated Wednesday (Oct. 12) the grand opening of the new home of the South Gessner Patrol Division. […]
Crime rate drops in Brays Oaks
A media report last November about the top 10 neighborhoods with the most aggravated assaults presented a puzzle for Richard Rodriguez, who helps direct public safety programs for the Brays Oaks Management District in southwest Houston. […]
