Harvey Recovery Fairs help people get on path to recovery City of Houston Neighborhood Restoration Centers and community partners continue to reach out to people affected by Hurricane Harvey through an ongoing series of Harvey Recovery Fairs. The events are sponsored in partnership with community agencies and are designed to connect people to the services, [...]
HOUSTON - At the direction of Mayor Sylvester Turner, the Houston Relief Hub will coordinate Houston's Paying It Forward Hurricane Relief Response to Hurricane Florence. The Mayor’s Office has made contact with relief groups in the region that are requesting: Cleaning supplies (with bleach) Personal hygiene items Nonperishable food Bottled water Pet food and supplies [...]
HOUSTON - Celebrate African American history as it comes alive at the Houston Public Library (HPL) through the voices and vision of writers, artists and leaders. Through the power and inspiration of poetry, documentary films, live performances and critical conversations, HPL honors and celebrates the heritage, culture and contributions of notable individuals. The legacy of [...]
Mission to the Netherlands Join Houston International Trade Development Council and Houston City Council Member Larry Green on a mission to the Netherlands. The Netherlands, a country in Northwest Europe, is know for a flat landscape of canals, tulip fields, windmills and international business opportunities. We will visit Rotterdam, The Hague, and the capitol city, [...]
After a 2-and-a-half-month suspension due to Hurricane Harvey recovery efforts, the City of Houston's Solid Waste Management Department (SWMD) will resume its curbside recycling collection schedule starting Monday, November 13, 2017. The resumption of service is as follows: "B Week" collection will begin the week of Monday, November 13, 2017 "A Week" collection will begin [...]
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 [...]
Disaster Recovery Center at Bayland Park FEMA has opened up a Disaster Recovery Center at Bayland Community Center (6400 Bissonnet). The center will be open from 7am - 7pm, 7 days a week. You can apply for federal assistance, receive information about resources available and ask for updates on your case at the center. FEMA [...]
City of Houston Solid Waste Management Department Hurricane Harvey 2017 Temporary Storm Recovery Information.
Houston Recovers from Harvey The Planning & Development (P&D) family hopes that everyone is safe and well, considering the extreme circumstance our city experienced over the last two weeks. Hurricane Harvey affected all of us one way or another, but it also brought us together. Houstonians witnessed great service, sacrifice, bravery, kindness, and compassion throughout [...]
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, [...]
