Join City of Houston Vice Mayor Pro-Tem Amy Peck, HPD North Division Captain Watson, and Houston Public Works for light bites and conversations about public safety, public works project updates in the Inwood area, or any other city issues.
Thursday, May 28, 2026
10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
White Oak Conference Center, 7603 Antoine Dr, Houston, Texas, 77088
The District H Horizons Internship Program — designed to cultivate the next generation of public leaders — is accepting applications until May 29, 2026.
A paid, six-month opportunity led by Houston Council Member Mario Castillo, the program provides hands-on experience in local government and community engagement.
Interns work alongside the District H team on constituent services, communications, neighborhood engagement and special projects that directly impact residents across the district.
Horizons was created to give emerging leaders meaningful exposure to public service, civic engagement and the day-to-day work of serving the community.
Program details:
Open to individuals 18+ who live, work, or study in District H
Paid at $17/hour
Part-time (20 hours/week)
Structured to provide professional development, mentorship and practical experience in public service
For specific application instructions, or to learn more about District H’s Horizon Internship Program, click on the poster artwork above, or visit here.
You can help guide budgeting decisions for the City of Houston’s 2027 fiscal year. Council Member Sallie Alcorn, At-Large 5, has launched her annual YOUR TWO CENTS budget survey asking city residents for their opinion on which city services matter most.
“As budget conversations begin at City Hall begin, I want to hear from you,” Alcorn posted. “These are your hard-earned tax dollars, and your perspective matters. What services do you believe the city delivers well? Where do you see gaps or unmet needs? Where should we invest more — or spend less? Your feedback helps shape the decisions ahead.”
Access the YOUR TWO CENTS survey here: https://riceuniversity.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eEU2CxihTwCxdQO
Additionally, to spur public engagement, Alcorn and City Council Member Mario Castillo, District H, will host two town halls, with both in-person and virtual options.
Saturday, May 16 at 10 a.m. — Budget Town Hall at the Fonde Community Center, 110 Sabine St.
Wednesday, May 20 at 6 p.m. — Virtual Budget Town Hall via Microsoft Teams
Plus, the public is invited to weigh in on the city’s spending priorities during the annual budget workshops beginning Tuesday, May 12. See the full schedule below. The budget workshops are also shown live on HTV and may be found after the fact linked on the HTV website.
The Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) is developing the Regional Public Transportation Coordination Plan (RPTCP) 2027–2031, which helps guide public transportation services across the 13-county region.
The regional plan focuses on improving coordination between transportation providers and identifying strategies to better serve residents, including older adults, individuals with disabilities, and people with limited access to transportation, according to H-GAC.
H-GAC serves as the lead coordination agency for TxDOT Planning Region 14, covering the 13-county Gulf Coast region. The Plan supports the 13 counties within H-GAC's service area.
TAKE THE SURVEY
Community input is an important part of this process, explains H-GAC. Residents, organizations, and transit providers are invited to share their feedback through a short online survey.
Survey results can help H-GAC:
Identify gaps – where buses, trains, and other transit services are needed most.
Allocate funding wisely – ensure resources reach the areas that need them.
Connect communities – help people reach work, education, healthcare, and essential services.
To take the H-GAC survey, or for more information, click HERE.
From the Office of Harris County Pct. 1 Commissioner Rodney Ellis:
As a next step in the broader countywide planning process, the Harris County Office of the County Engineer will be hosting a Town Hall for the Harris County Transportation Master Plan. This meeting will provide an opportunity for residents to learn more about the county’s long-term transportation planning efforts and share input to help guide mobility, safety, and connectivity improvements across Harris County.
We encourage residents to attend and continue contributing their perspectives as this important work moves forward.
Event Details:
Office of County Engineering - Transportation Master Plan Town Hall
Date: March 10, 2026, 6 – 8 p.m.
Location: Fallbrook Church, 12512 Walters Road, Houston, TX 77014
If you cannot attend in person, we encourage you to still share your input by completing the community survey available through the Transportation Master Plan website.
We hope to see you there.
For accommodations, please call 713-274-3607 or email HCTMP@harriscountytx.gov.
Do you have a pile of old plastic plant pots and carrying trays wasting away in your backyard? Give them a second life and cut landfill and waterway waste at the Bayou Preservation Association POTS TO PLOTS events with local plant nurseries Joshua’s Native Plants and Wabash Feed & Garden.
A staggering 500 million plastic plant pots ended up in landfills in 2022, according to Bayou Preservation. But these single-use plastic plant pots — identified as source of waste in landfills and bayous — can find new uses.
Only 1% of the plastic plant pots produced annual are recycled, according to Bayou Preservation. High Density Polyethylene plant pots are typically made from plastic resin and carbon inks, making them non-recyclable.
Plastic pot collection events are slated for Saturday, April 15, 2023 at Joshua’s and Sunday, May 21, 2023 at Wabash.
At the event, Info Talks will provide opportunities to learn about Bayou Preservation’s mission, and how the community, by returning old plastic plant pots, can help local bayous and conservation efforts.
POTS CONDITIONS:
Bring your whole plastic plant pots for collection. No cracked or broken pots.
Try to remove as much soil as possible. Please stack pots beforehand.
Carrying trays, seedlings, and sheet pots accepted.
For more information, visit here.
Houston City Council will hold three public hearings in the City Council Chamber, City Hall, 2nd Floor, 901 Bagby, to receive comments, suggestions, and alternate plans from the public regarding the Proposed City Council Redistricting Plan, in accordance with the City Charter, Article V, Sec. 3:
Hearings will be held:
Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at 9:00 a.m.
Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at 9:00 a.m.
All persons desiring to be heard at any of the public hearings must reserve a specific amount of time (up to 3 minutes) by contacting the City Secretary’s Office at 832-393-1100. Details for signing up to speak in-person or virtually are posted at https://www.houstontx.gov/council/meetingsinfo.html. Reservations for each hearing will be received up to 3 p.m. the day before each hearing is scheduled to begin.
By the close of business July 7, 2022, the Proposed Redistricting Plan will be available to the public on the City’s website at www.letstalkhouston.org/redistricting.
Read translations of the Public Hearing notice in Spanish, Vietnamese and Chinese.
Learn more by watching this Redistricting video.
From City of Houston Housing and Community Development …
The City of Houston Housing and Community Development department is hosting an in-person hiring fair designed to connect Houstonians with employers, second chance job opportunities, and free resources.
Participants will have the opportunity to interview with hiring managers on-site, receive tips from career experts, and engage in job readiness workshops.
Join us and get connected on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, from 9 am-3 pm.
Masks are strongly recommended.
Register here.
Need a will?
Volunteers from Lone Star Legal Aid, the third largest service provider of free legal aid in the United States, and TSU’s Earl Carl Institute will be preparing simple will free of charge for low-income residents from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Thursday, March 17, 2022.
Interested persons must complete an Assessment via Phone or Online. To apply,:
Call 713-313-1158 or 713-652-0077, ext. 1105,
or apply online at https://earlcarlinstitute.cliogrow.com/intake/HttQwbgmOK4HS8XZmvAUqA
Appointments first come, first served.
Free Will Prep
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Thursday, March 17, 2022
601 Sawyer Ste. 110 Houston, Tx 77007
Kathryn and Sybren van der Pol, owners of Liberty Hoepfl Garage on North Shepherd Drive, are holding a free community seminar “Protest Your Taxes” from 6:30pm - 7:30pm Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at the White Oak Conference Center Community Room.
"Michael Berlanga is going to lead a fact-based educational seminar for homeowners and business owners on how to protest your taxes,” explains Kathryn van der Pol, who also founded the North Shepherd Community Alliance. “He will cover the do's and don'ts of the informal hearing, the formal hearing, and even arbitration and beyond.
“He is going to show you how to do this yourself and why it's usually more successful when you do."
Berlanga is a CPA and commercial real estate broker from San Antonio.
The seminar is free, but registration is required. RSVP by clicking here.