Brays Oaks Super Neighborhood Council #36 Meets On Tuesday, May 4, 2024 at 6:30PM

10611 Fondren Rd @Creekbend
In Fellowship Hall

Our Special Guest
District K Council Member,
Martha Castex-Tatum

Martha Castex-Tatum, a dynamic community advocate, won the May 5, 2018, special election, to fill the unexpired term of the late Council Member Larry Green for District K, which stretches across southwest Houston into Fort Bend County. Breaking barriers, Martha started her public service journey as the first African American female on the San Marcos, TX city council, earning the role of Deputy Mayor Pro-Tem.

In January 2024, Martha was appointed Mayor Pro-Tem by Mayor John Whitmire. Martha’s dedication extends nationally, where she serves on the National League of Cities’ Transportation and Infrastructure Services Committee, recently appointed as Vice Chair, and is a member of the National League of Cities 2024 Presidential Election Task Force.

As the Immediate Past President of the Texas Municipal League, Martha oversees services for 1,150 member cities, reflecting her unwavering passion for public service. Martha is a Leadership Houston Class XXXVI graduate, a life member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and a member of the Missouri City Chapter of Links, Inc. She holds a Master of Public Administration and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Texas State University.

Beyond her impressive professional journey, Martha is the proud mother of one son, Jacob Paul Tatum. Her desire is to restore faith in government and foster a stronger, connected community at local, state and national levels.

HCC Short Term Training Programs

With the summer and fall semesters around the corner, HCC is offering short-term training programs to reskill and upskill into rewarding jobs and careers. They include:

  • Fast Track Training for Free
  • Child Development Associate
  • Certified Nurse Aide
  • Career 4U Academy (workforce training)
  • TxCHSE (GED preparation)
  • English as a Second Language
  • Cisco Certified Associate CCNA (occupational skills award)
  • Comprehensive Coding
  • Construction Trades
  • Electrical Technician

For more details, call 713.718.5303 or visithccs.edu.ce.