H-GAC will be celebrating 40 years of service as the region's Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) in February 2014. This anniversary will be an opportunity to highlight major transportation milestones from 1974 to 2014. A photo exhibit featuring key transportation projects is planned to be shown at Two Allen Center (mezzanine area) through the month of [...]
H-GAC (Houston-Galveston Area Council), with the League of American Bicyclists and Bike Texas, will host Bike Friendly - Region, Communities and Businesses, a half-day workshop featuring presentations by prominent local and national experts. This workshop will feature information about becoming more bike friendly within our region. A dynamic group of speakers will be led by [...]
On Monday, January 20, 2014, former Harris County Judge Robert Eckels gave a presentation on Texas High Speed Rail. As part of the H-GAC Brown Bag Series, a video of the well-attended talk can be viewed on the internet. Judge Eckels is the founding chairman of the Texas High Speed Rail and Transportation Corporation, a [...]
On January 14, 2014, Galaxy FBO announced the opening of its new state-of-the-art Fixed Based Operation (FBO) corporate and general aviation facility at the Lone Star Executive Airport in Conroe, Texas. "The Galaxy FBO development ushers in a new chapter in continuing improvements at the airport. As the first major development on the Southeast side [...]
Marc Williams, Director of Planning with TxDOT discusses the future of the I-69 corridor. The I-69 expansion is a nationwide project to create an economic corridor for North America. It spans the entire country, connecting Canada to Mexico with one continuous freeway. Phil Wilson, former Executive Director of TxDOT is also featured. Click on the [...]
Capital Improvement Plan meetings are held every year to inform citizens of upcoming and proposed projects scheduled in their respective communities. The meetings afford citizens an opportunity to learn, voice their concerns and address their respective City Council members and City of Houston officials regarding project planning & delivery. An update on the city's implementation [...]
Harris County Public health & Environmental Services continues it's free Spay and Neuter Assistance program. The service is free if you meet certain income eligibility requirements. Please call 713.522.2337 for more information. The service will be available at the following locations: Tuesday, February 4th Office Deport 10724 Hwy. 59 (Eastex Frwy @ Little York) Friday, [...]
The Houston Fire Department (HFD) and the Care Van program will be offering FREE flu shots for children. Flu vaccines are in short supply so this may be the last opportunity to protect your family from the flu. Saturday February 1, 2014 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. HFD's Val Jahnke Training Facility 8030 Braniff, Houston [...]
Bonding Against Adversity is offering Immigration and Citizenship Workshops. • Local Attorneys and Immigration Specialists • One on One Legal Assistance • Current Immigration Issues Presentations • Form N400 Preparation • Community Service Organizations Contact Mariana Sanchez at 713.471.5832 for more information. Saturday, January 25 thru March 15, 2014 10:00 am — 1:00 pm St [...]
January 2014, Edition Dear Education Partner: Gov. Rick Perry has proclaimed January School Board Recognition Month to honor the thousands of men and women who serve on school boards across the State of Texas. They volunteer their time to set policy and serve as educational leaders in their respective communities. In Aldine, we are fortunate [...]
