March is Red Cross Month
Join the Greater Houston Area Chapter in honoring the contributors who have provided significant support to the lifesaving mission of the American Red Cross in our community.
FREE Cert Training, March 20-May 8
This training can help save lives and protect property. CERT Training Community Emergency Response Team Manual and Starter Backpack Kit Provided Mondays, 6:30pm to 9:30pm March 20th — May 8th East Aldine District Office 5333 Aldine Mail Route CERT training is designed to help prepare you, your family, and neighbors in the event of disruptions [...]
Police and Community Relations Forum, Feb. 11
As you are aware, police and community relations has been at the forefront of our nation over the past couple years. All over the country we have seen unfortunate events of excessive force by officers and a lack of respect from civilians. In Harris County we have a newly elected Sheriff, District Attorney, and appointed [...]
Disaster Response Availability Request for Greater Houston Area
Dear Red Crossers, Over the past 24 hours we’ve experience severe weather across the Greater Houston area. Currently we have a number of road closures, effected highways and luckily minimal structure damage. The unfortunate part of this storm is we are expecting more rain over the next 24 hours. The Houston EOC has been activated [...]
METRO: Super Bowl transportation options
METRO provided comprehensive information regarding Super Bowl transportation options. Download "Know Before You Go" (PDF)
Aldine ISD Hiring Crossing Guards
Aldine ISD is looking for crossing guards for MacArthur High School and Hambrick Middle School. QUALIFICATIONS • High school diploma or GED • Possess a valid Texas drivers license • Ability to report to specific sites each day • Ability to stand, walk, bend, and stoop in various weather conditions • Ability to maintain emotional [...]
HPD Urges Pedestrians and Motorists to Watch Out for One Another
With pedestrian and bicycle-related fatalities on the rise this year, HPD is offering tips to keep pedestrians and motorists safe. In addition, pedestrian safety brochures, in six languages, may be found on the department's website at http://www.houstontx.gov/police/keep_houston_safe/index.htm Pedestrians are reminded: • Do not walk across the street unless at a crosswalk • Take the extra [...]
A PSA to Avoid Tragedy – Kids in Hot Cars
Constant driver distractions can result in tragedy. In this year alone, 39 children have perished in hot vehicles across the United States. Seven of those deaths occurred in Texas. In most of those cases, the young passenger was forgotten by the driver. Houston TranStar’s “Have A Strategy to Avoid Tragedy” PSA reveals a simple, yet [...]
Riding FREE on METRO on specific election days
Exercise your right to vote wth FREE round-trip service to and from the polls on all METRO local bus, light-rail and METROLift paratransit service.
Your opinion counts: What issues should the City focus on next year?
In 2015, Houston's City Council took the groundbreaking step of adopting the city's first general plan, Plan Houston. The Plan describes a vision and goals for our community and identifies twelve core strategies that represent the City’s approach for achieving the vision. The City of Houston is now actively working towards achieving the community goals laid out in [...]
