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The Neighborhood Matching Grant Program is Accepting Applications

The 2020 application period for Neighborhood Matching Grants is open! Nonprofit 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations can apply for neighborhood improvement and beautification projects funds. The deadline is Nov. 6, 2020. Apply: houstontx.gov/neighborhoods/

2020-08-06T13:02:50-05:00August 6th, 2020|

City Council Approves $20 million Rent Relief Program to Help Houstonians Who Cannot Pay Rent Because of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Mayor Sylvester Turner and Houston City Council today approved a $20 million rent relief package to help Houstonians who cannot pay rent due to economic challenges caused by COVID-19. Funding for the City's second rental [...]

2020-08-06T08:08:39-05:00August 6th, 2020|

Department of Neighborhoods launches bilingual phone messaging service

“Neighborhood Updates” notify residents of COVID-19 recovery resources and essential city services The Department of Neighborhoods (DON) announces Neighborhood Updates, a new way for Houstonians to stay informed of COVID-19 recovery resources, essential city services, and [...]

2020-08-04T11:22:41-05:00August 4th, 2020|

Thousands of Election Workers Needed in Harris County for the November General Election

The Harris County Clerk’s Office is looking for election workers to staff more than 800 voting centers that will be open for the November 3, 2020 General Election. Election workers are also needed three weeks [...]

2020-08-03T15:46:14-05:00August 3rd, 2020|

Correction: Houston Health Department, partners announce free COVID-19 testing schedule for week of August 3

The Houston Health Department and its agency partners are announcing the schedule for sites offering free COVID-19 tests the week of Aug. 3, 2020. Houston Health Department The department offers free drive-thru testing at two mega sites in Houston, [...]

2020-08-03T08:19:01-05:00August 3rd, 2020|
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