General News
Super Saturday Vaccination Day, Aug. 28
Mayor Sylvester Turner invites students and families to get vaccinated for COVID-19 to save lives and overcome the pandemic.
Houston Health Department to provide up to $150 in gift cards for COVID-19 vaccinations
To increase the city’s vaccination rate and save lives, the Houston Health Department will provide up to $150 in gift cards to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Houston City Council approved the new incentive program, spearheaded [...]
Mark Your Calendar: Upcoming SBA Houston Events
2021 WBEA Business Conference & Matchmaking Wednesday, August 25 - Thursday, August 26 | 8:30am-4:00pm CDT Innovative Ideas! Intentional Actions! This virtual event provides a platform for brand extension and supplier development while linking women [...]
The County Connection: Get Vaccinated, Get $100
The County Connection Lina Hidalgo | Harris County Judge August 2021 Right now in Harris County we are dealing with a crisis that is as dangerous as any we've had since the start of this pandemic. The [...]
The Quarter Kitchen and Bar: Soft Opening This Sunday, Aug. 22
You are cordially invited on Sunday, August 22, 2021 at 5:00 pm to the soft opening of The Quarter located inside the Holiday Inn Houston (Hobby Airport, 8611 Airport Blvd., Houston, TX 77061). Come and [...]
New Water Rates Start Sept. 1
Why are water & wastewater rates changing? New rates pay for maintenance and critical projects to keep the water & wastewater system operating. Critical projects make the system more resilient to hurricanes, freezes & climate [...]
METRO Back To School Information
It's that time again and METRO is here to help you stay safe as you return to school this fall.
Get Your COVID-19 Vaccine and Receive a $100 Gift Card
In a press conference that was held today, the County Judge announced that a vaccine reward program will begin today and end August 31st. Anyone who receives their first shot of a vaccine at a [...]
Free COVID-19 vaccinations available at 25 Houston Health Department-affiliated sites week of August 16, 2021
The Houston Health Department is announcing the schedule for sites offering free doses of COVID-19 vaccine during the week of August 16, 2021. Twenty-five health department-affiliated free vaccination sites are on the schedule for the week. [...]
SWMD Launches HTX Collects Mobile App
Help Us Keep You ‘In The Know’ With a Customized Solid Waste Management Collection Reminder Introducing the Solid Waste Management new mobile app HTX Collects and website tool. It offers a variety of collection reminder options and valuable information on [...]
Ready Harris Alerts: Tropical Storm Fred Forms in the Atlantic
Tropical Storm Fred Forms in the Atlantic The Harris County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management (HCOHSEM) continues to monitor the course of tropical storm Fred. Based on current forecasts from the National Hurricane Center, [...]
Free COVID-19 vaccinations available at 33 Houston Health Department-affiliated sites week of August 9, 2021
The Houston Health Department is announcing the schedule for sites offering free doses of COVID-19 vaccine during the week of August 9, 2021. Thirty-three health department-affiliated free vaccination sites are on the schedule for the week. [...]
