New soccer pitch is latest enhancement at Burnett-Bayland Park
Aspiring soccer stars and Houston Dynamo FC and Houston Dash pro soccer team members, at right, joined officials such as County Commissioner Lesley Briones (with scissors) and to her right Council Member Edward Pollard, Gulfton [...]
Air Alliance Houston: Concerned About Air Pollution in Your Community?
Air Alliance Houston is looking for volunteers to host air quality monitors outside of their homes, community centers, businesses or schools.
Tree Distribution, May 20
A mix of native species will be available in 3 gallon containers
Survey | Improve Forest Conditions in Houston Communities
The Houston Parks & Recreation Department is working on a grant proposal to secure federal funding for a Hazard Tree Removal Program. The proposed program would involve working with homeowners to identify and remove dead [...]
Celebrate Houston Africa Day With Us, May 19
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Crime Stoppers of Houston: Annual Back to School Donation Drive
Crime Stoppers is hosting our second annual Backpack Distribution on August 1 and they need your help! Their goal is to provide 2,000 free backpacks filled with school supplies to Houston students. There are two [...]
Please help police combat increase in license plate thefts
After State of Texas government made changes to foil the counterfeiting of temporary (paper) vehicle license plates, some crooks have gone back to stealing regular metal license plates. If your vehicle’s “permanent (metal) plates” are [...]
Mental Health Awareness Month
In partnership with The Harris Center and law enforcement, the District Attorney's Office ensured 4,000+ mentally ill, non-violent offenders received mental health treatment instead of going to jail.
The Pollard Press
VIDEO: Celebrating Diversity in District J In honor of National Diversity Month, the District J office honored some of the most committed community leaders and organizations that represent the vast diversity present in our district. [...]