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District J: Big Shoes to Fill
Friends, As we celebrate Black History Month, I honor and remember my grandfather, Rev. Dr. TJ Jemison, who undoubtedly influenced my passion for service. My grandfather was Dr. Martin Luther King’s mentor, [...]
Brays Oaks Super Neighborhood Council #36 – Community Updates
RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY BRAYS OAKS TRAIL CONNECTING TO KEEGANS BAYOU TRAIL Out of concern for the weather, the ribbon cutting event has been postponed. CM Edward Pollard is committed to having this ceremony in recognition [...]
SBA Community Navigator Event at Houston Area Urban League
The SBA Associate Administrator of Entrepreneurial Development, Mark Madrid, will be at the Houston Area Urban League (1301 Texas Avenue) to discuss the SBA Community Navigator Program, and to hear from small businesses. Joining him will [...]
District welcomes input on master plan for Gasmer Drive property redevelopment at Willow Waterhole Greenspace
At the request of the city of Houston, the Brays Oaks Management District is developing a master plan for the property the city bought from Shell adjacent to the Willow Waterhole Greenspace. A portion of [...]
Join us at Braeburn Glen Park, Jan. 26
Visit us at Braeburn Glen Park on January 26! On Wednesday, January 26, Houston Parks Board will be at Braeburn Glen Park, 9510 S Gessner Rd, Houston, TX 77074, from 3:00 to 5:00 PM to gather [...]
District K Updates
Complete Communities University 2022 Winter Session Application The Department of Neighborhoods (DON) invites Houston residents to apply for enrollment in the Complete Community University (CCU) online leadership training course. The winter session will run [...]
Congressman Al Green: Free COVID-19 Vaccine and Testing
Pfizer vaccine for adults and children ages 5-11 | Pfizer booster shots available with CDC card and 6 months after 2nd shot | PCR/RT-Rapid testing (nasal)
You’re Invited: Community Conversation on the COVID-19 Omicron Variant
Dear Neighbor, As I mentioned in my last e-mail to you, many of our neighbors in TX-07 have contacted me with questions and concerns about the Omicron variant, and how we meet the [...]
SBA: 3rd Annual Houston Business Matchmaker, March 4, 2022 (virtual)
This is a great opportunity to connect with buyers (large businesses, colleges & universities, federal/state/local agencies) to meet procurement representatives and discuss contracting opportunities. Details also available at this link: 3rd Annual Houston Business Matchmaker - [...]
Free COVID-19 vaccinations and testing available at dozens of Houston Health Department-affiliated sites week of January 17, 2022
The Houston Health Department is announcing the schedule for sites offering free COVID-19 vaccinations and testing during the week of January 17, 2022. More than 20 sites offering vaccinations and more than 30 testing sites are on the schedule [...]
The County Connection: In Harris County, The Legacy of MLK Jr. Lives On
The County Connection Lina Hidalgo | Harris County Judge January 17, 2022 On January 17th, we celebrate the vision of a man who changed the world. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a [...]
District K Newsletter – January 2022
The 44th Original MLK Day Parade and Festival The City of Houston and The Black Heritage Society honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr with a parade led by this year's Grand [...]
