In a speech Friday to the Asian American Chamber of Commerce-Houston, Mayor Sylvester Turner highlighted the community's economic and leadership contributions and emphasized the importance to the city of trade with Asian nations. Watch his talk here:
COVID-19 testing and vaccination at Houston Health Department-operated sites remain free and do not require insurance. The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) announcement that it will stop accepting claims from providers for COVID-19 testing and vaccination does not impact health department-operated sites because they are funded by CDC. Some health department partner sites now require insurance [...]
The Mayor's Office of Veterans & Military Affairs (MOVMA) and Mayor Pro-Tem Dave Martin will host the Vietnam War Veterans Day ceremony at 11 a.m., Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at Houston City Hall. National Vietnam War Veterans Day is observed annually on March 29 and is an opportunity for all to thank and honor the nation's Vietnam veterans [...]
Vol. 3, Issue 6 - 03.18.22 DISTRICT F NEWS COUNCIL DISTRICT SERVICE FUND CALL OUT We want to hear from you! We are taking suggestions for projects that need to be funded throughout the district. Please use the links below to submit recommendations for us to review. Based on survey results, submissions will undergo a field [...]
Vol. 3, Issue 5 - 03.04.22 Dear District F, Earlier this week, I joined Mayor Sylvester Turner and HPD Chief Troy Finner for a press conference announcing March on Crime activities throughout March. In partnership with HPD, we will provide a host of resources to residents to educate and prepare themselves regarding crime and domestic violence. [...]
Investigators in the Houston Police Department Auto Theft Division are warning motorists to be aware of a rising national crime that has also hit Houston: catalytic converter thefts. Thefts of the converters in the city so far in 2021 have increased by 300% compared to the same time period last year. The converters contain precious metals and [...]
The Harris County district attorney, Houston police chief, local pediatricians and gun-owning parents urge gun owners to store their firearms safely. Guns are the second leading cause of death among Texas children and teens Many of these tragic incidents are preventable. Safe storage also keeps guns away from criminals who would steal them [...]
Here are COVID-19 updates from the Houston Health Department for the week of February 21, 2022. Overall Situation Houston's latest 14-day average COVID-19 positivity rate is 9.7%, down from 15.9% last week and 38.0% in early January. The wastewater virus load is 87%, down from 126% last week and 1,436% in early January. Get vaccinated, [...]
The Houston Health Department is announcing the schedule for sites offering free COVID-19 vaccinations and testing during the week of February 21, 2022. Over a dozen sites offering vaccinations and more than 30 testing sites are on the schedule for the week. Vaccination and testing at health department-affiliated sites does not require proof of residency, citizenship, or insurance. Site [...]
Vol. 3, Issue 4 - 02.17.22 DISTRICT F NEWS 2022 SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM The 2022 Summer Food Service Program, sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Department, will operate from June 13 through August 12 for youth ages 1 to 18. Calling all churches, apartment complexes, learning centers, schools or other nonprofit groups in your district desiring to participate. We extend an [...]
