Rent Relief Program

The, Houston City Council approved $15 million in federal relief funds to help residents affected by the economic downturn pay their April and May rent. The funds will be administered by Baker Ripley and landlords will need to apply to participate in the relief program on May 7th. Tenants in participating properties can apply for assistance [...]

2020-05-07T09:23:34-05:00May 7th, 2020|Community News|

Thank you, Harris County!

Today, heroes are everywhere. They are the grocery store workers tirelessly restocking shelves, teachers pivoting to reach students remotely, neighbors caring for others in need. At Harris Health, they are our front line staff and the people who quietly back them up, all working countless hours to care for those impacted by COVID-19. We'd [...]

2020-05-05T18:34:31-05:00May 5th, 2020|Community News|

District K -SW Container Lease Fee Answers to Questions

District K Residents, Thank you all for your responses to the original email sent on Saturday in reference to the proposed fee for the lease and management of containers for garbage and recyclables for residential units; establishing an effective date. I compiled a list of questions I derived from your responses and sent them to [...]

2020-05-05T19:12:38-05:00May 5th, 2020|Community News|

District K – COVID-19 Testing Updates, SW Proposed Fee Update and Announcements

Mobile Testing Sites   As we re-open the city of Houston and people begin to be together again, it is still important to continue our testing efforts. Please note the mobile testing site at Hiram Clarke Multi-Service Center in District K will have 100 tests available each day starting May 5th - 9th. You do [...]

2020-05-04T08:31:52-05:00May 4th, 2020|Community News|

CitizensNet Newsletter: PUBLIC SAFETY & HOMELAND SECURITY | Hurricane Preparedness Week is May 3-9

Natural disasters will continue to happen, even while we battle COVID-19. Our location along the Gulf Coast, in combination with our status as one of the nation’s industrial centers, leaves us vulnerable to many natural and human-caused hazards. The City of Houston Office of Emergency Management (OEM) urges residents to prepare now for the 2020 [...]

2020-05-03T15:47:59-05:00May 3rd, 2020|Community News|

Council Member Mike Knox Statement on the Passing of His Son, HPD Officer Jason Knox

Please attribute the following statement to Houston City Council Member At-Large No. 1 Mike Knox. "My wife, Helen, and I and Jason’s wife, Keira, are deeply grateful for the outpouring of love and support from our Houston community. We celebrate all Jason embodied as a committed HPD officer and pilot who fully embraced his job and [...]

2020-05-03T10:32:52-05:00May 3rd, 2020|Community News|

District K – Item to Discuss- SW Container Lease Fee

    District K Residents, On Wednesday, the City Council will vote to establish a fee for the lease and management of containers for garbage and recyclables for residential units; establishing an effective date. I have included the background information for your review and would like to hear your thoughts.   The proposed lease fee [...]

2020-05-02T14:18:06-05:00May 2nd, 2020|Community News|
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