Since June 1st was the beginning of hurricane season, we have not had to wait long for Tropical Storm Cindy to develop in the Gulf of Mexico. Currently, Cindy has sustained winds of 60 mph and is located in the northwestern Gulf with a projected landfall somewhere between Galveston, Texas and the Louisiana-Texas state line. [...]
With hurricane season underway, we encourage you to review the 2017 Hurricane Preparedness and Safety page. • Flood Safety Checklist • Hurricane Safety Checklist • Returning Home After a Hurricane or Flood If you have any questions and concerns please contact Mark Baker, Senior Corporate Major Gifts Officer, American Red Cross at [email protected].
The animal shelter is featuring $5 and $1 Adoption Specials June 10 - 11 BARC Animal Shelter and Adoptions will join numerous animal shelters and organizations across the U.S. for the national no kill “Just One Day” event. BARC will not euthanize any animals that can be saved. This is the sixth year in a [...]
EAST ALDINE, Texas – Commissioner Jack Morman will begin trail reconstruction at W.E. Bill Crowley Park the week of Monday, June 12th. The $400,000 project includes widening and reconstructing the half-mile asphalt trail to a concrete walkway. Portions of the trail and all surrounding amenities will remain open for the duration of construction. Park goers [...]
Develop yourself as a community leader by becoming a community engineer. The BakerRipley Community Engineers Program is for individuals who want to learn the knowledge and skills needed to help make positive changes in their communities.
While there are no specific or credible threats to the Houston area, the Mayor's Office of Public Safety & Homeland Security wants to remind residents of their role in preventing terrorism. Preventing Terrorism The best way Houston area residents can help prevent terrorist attacks from happening is to be vigilant of their surroundings and report [...]
We invite you to come and help us to our next Citizenship Workshop on Saturday, May 20th at San Leo Catholic Church with the goal of assisting Lawful Permanent Residents apply for U.S. Citizenship. We need more volunteers than ever to help meet the demand for naturalization assistance. Below are a testimony from Mrs. Brooke [...]
Harris County Commissioners Court has designated May 7-13, 2017 as Hurricane Preparedness Week and urges residents to prepare in advance of the upcoming hurricane season. Throughout the week, the Harris County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management (HCOHSEM) will be promoting preparedness and offering safety tips. “Now is the time to make sure you [...]
Hurricane season is around the corner, so be prepared by visiting www.weater.gov/wrn/hurricane-preparedness. Also, register to attend the FREE Extreme Weather Ready Expo on Saturday, June 3, 2017 at the George R. Brown Convention Center. Here is the link to register for the event http://www.hurricaneworkshop.com/
UTHealth School of Dentistry is offering FREE dental screenings and select X-rays for patients 18 years or older who are interested in participating in a dental board examination for students in May. If accepted as a board exam patient, you will receive the filling or cleaning done during the board exam for FREE. Senior dental [...]
