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Vol. 3, Issue 4 – 02.17.22
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| 2022 SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM
The 2022 Summer Food Service Program, sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Department, will operate from June 13 through August 12 for youth ages 1 to 18.
Calling all churches, apartment complexes, learning centers, schools or other nonprofit groups in your district desiring to participate. We extend an invitation to apply for the Summer Food Service Program no later than March 11, 2022.
Organization’s representative(s) should call 713-676-6832 to obtain information or email Rummeka Allen at [email protected]. Please contact [email protected] to let us know that you will apply.
The Summer Food Service Program is a federally funded program coordinated by the Texas Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Division. More information is available on the Parks and Recreation Web site at www.houstonparks.org |
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| Applications are now live for the Mayor’s Hire Houston Youth summer program. All youth ages 16 to 24 in the Houston area can apply for paid jobs and internships in many kinds of industries, non-profit organizations and businesses as well as City of Houston government. Visit https://hirehoustonyouth.force.com/s/youth-registration to apply. Application closes on March 11, 2022.
The program gives young people an opportunity to learn or build their job skills, network, earn a paycheck, and even save for college. This year, we have a goal of 12,000 jobs and we can’t reach that goal without your help. Help District F shine and encourage our youth and employers to participate.
Are you an employer looking for summer interns? Apply to be an employer here. |
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SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT UPDATE
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DISTRICT F COUNCIL ITEMS PASSED
February 16, 2022
Item #3- Motion passed to approve the final contract amount of $2,688,697.48, which is 4.97% over the original contract amount and under the 5% contingency amount, accept the work, and authorize final payment. Under this project, the contractor provided sewer point repairs, pipe replacement and pipe bursting to deteriorated sewer collection systems throughout the City.This work order project was located at various locations within Council Districts A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H and K.
Item #4- Motion passed to approve the final Contract Amount of $5,671,761.87 or 0.05% over the original Contract Amount, accept the Work and authorize final payment. This project was part of the City’s groundwater facility/re-pump station rehabilitation and replacement program and was required to meet the area’s water demand. The project also ensured compliance with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality regulations.
The project includes the following locations:
- Parkglen West , 10630 S. Kirkwood Rd.
- District 123 , 10003 S. Kirkwood Rd.
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| 2022-2023 HISD ACADEMIC CALENDAR
The Houston Independent School District Board of Education approved the proposed 2022-2023 academic calendar. It adds an additional spring holiday in April and moves the last day of the first semester to before Winter Break.
The calendar consists of a one-week Thanksgiving Break, two-week Winter Break, and one-week Spring Break. Students and staff will be off on Labor Day, MLK Day, Chavez-Huerta Day, and Memorial Day. HISD will also observe a Fall Holiday on October 5 and two Spring Holidays on April 7 and April 21.
Download the 2022-2023 academic calendar
As a reminder, next Monday, February 21, is a Teacher Service Day, and there are no classes for students. Students will return Tuesday, February 22. |
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Please click here to view an important message from Alief ISDSuperintendent HD Chambers. |
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| ENGAGE HOUSTON
Houston Public Works has launched a new website which allows the public to follow projects, updates, and leave questions/comments. Please assist us with sharing the link below.
www.engagehouston.org |
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NEW REPRESENTATIVE
CONTACT INFORMATION
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| Session 1: Credit 101 Workshop
February 22, 2022
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm |
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| 360 Road to Homeownership, focuses on preparing to become first-time homeowners. The four sessions include understanding the importance of building healthy credit and real expectations after homeownership, including maintenance and aftercare. The series runs from February through June 2022. The February session will focus on the effects credit history has on qualifying for homeownership and how to build a credit score to secure the mortgage you need.
Register here
For more information or if you have questions, please contact us at: LaTasha.Smith@houstontx.gov |
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SERVICE INDUSTRY RECOVERY PROGRAM TO PROVIDE FREE CHILDCARE
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