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Houston Health Department, partners announce free COVID-19 testing schedule for week of March 8
The Houston Health Department and its agency partners are announcing the schedule for sites offering free COVID-19 tests the week of March 8, 2021. Nineteen FREE+FAST+SAFE testing sites across Houston are on the schedule for the week. Houston Health [...]
HCC – Office of Entrepreneurial Initiatives – March 2021 Newsletter
CENTER FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP SOUTHEAST Our goal is to build and sustain the Houston business community and student body, through effective educational & programmatic initiatives, and to help businesses grow in revenue, personnel, and business opportunities. [...]
Ready Harris: Winter Weather Recovery
UPDATE | Winter Weather Recovery Harris County residents impacted by last month’s winter storm may be eligible for financial and other forms of assistance. Local, state and federal agencies are working to identify needs and [...]
The County Connection: It’s All Up to Us Now
The County Connection Lina Hidalgo | Harris County Judge March 2021 We are Texans, and the concept of freedom is an essential piece of our identity. We all want the freedom to go out to eat and [...]
Need Assistance Recovering From the Winter Storm?
NEED ASSISTANCE RECOVERING FROM THE WINTER STORM? Text HOUSTONFREEZE to 898211 to receive text updates about recovery resources. Regular text messaging rates apply. If you are in need of emergency assistance or need help navigating resources, CALL 2-1-1. REPORT [...]
District 6: Free Food Distribution, March 3
This Wednesday, March 3rd, I will host a food distribution at 10 am at Bellfort Church of Christ, 6606 Bellfort Ave, Houston, TX 77087. Stop by if you are in need of food and please [...]
Locally focused – Find out what a management district is and how it serves you
Many commercial property owners, including apartment owners, know they pay an annual assessment to a management district, but oftentimes, they know very little about the benefits that management districts provide. Created by the Texas Legislature, [...]
Houston Apartment Association Thanks Hobby Area District
Working with the Houston Apartment Association, we proudly fund apartment complex managers' use of a system to screen potential renters. This helps create safer and more stable places to live for thousands of families.
Houston-Harris County Emergency Rental Assistance Program
The City of Houston and Harris County are working together to provide $159 million in rent and utilities assistance to families who are struggling due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The funds will be distributed by [...]
Ready Harris: UPDATE – Winter Weather Recovery Resources
UPDATE: Winter Weather Recovery Resources Last week’s winter weather left thousands of residents with loss of property, home damage, and a variety of other needs. The Harris County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management [...]
Houston in Action: Equitable Vaccine Distribution Survey
Houston in Action, the Greater Houston Community Foundation, the Houston Immigration Legal Services Collaborative and the United Way of Houston are engaged in understanding how organizations and multiple stakeholders are engaging around equitable vaccine implementation [...]