
12/25/2020
Happy Holidays from H-GAC! We wish everyone in the region a safe and joyous day!
The Houston-Galveston Area Council is the region-wide voluntary association of local governments in the 13-county Gulf Coast Planning region of Texas.
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Its service area is 12,500 square miles and contains more than 6 million people.
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Happy Holidays from H-GAC! We wish everyone in the region a safe and joyous day!
The public comment period for the topics covered at the Fall 2020 Transportation Update public meeting is open until Jan. 7, 2021. Missed the meeting? Watch the recording here: https://hgac.swagit.com/play/12032020-782
Did you miss our Fall 2020 Transportation Update public meeting on Dec.3? Listen to the recording at: https://hgac.swagit.com/play/12032020-782
The public comment period is open for each of the meeting topics discussed until Jan. 7, 2021. For more information on how to make a public comment, read our news release at: h-gac.com/news-and-media/documents/H-GAC-Seeks-Community-Input-at-Fall-Transportation-2020-Update-Publc-Meeting.pdf
Join us RIGHT NOW via Zoom for our final H-GAC Board of Directors meeting for the 2020 year. http://h-gac.com/board-of-directors/default.aspx
We're proud to partner with Firehouse Subs for our 10th annual Silver Santa holiday drive benefiting nursing home residents. Check out our news release to find a Firehouse Subs near your where you can drop off a gift.http://h-gac.com/news-and-media/documents/H-GAC-Ombudsman-Program-Partners-with-Firehouse-Subs-for-Annual-Silver-Santa-Holiday-Drive-for-Nursing-Home-Residents.pdf
Sending our wishes of peace, joy, and happiness to all residents celebrating Hanukkah. May love and light fill your home and heart.
Help bring comfort and joy to the seniors in our community by participating in our Silver Santa holiday gift drive. Buy a gift from one of our registries at Walmart, Amazon, and Target.
Walmart: https://www.walmart.com/lists/view-events-registry-items?id=292d6d11-0d93-48b7-bcaa-77ce32e3a2fc
Target: https://www.target.com/gift-registry/giftgiver?registryId=58355dec3c9a40ec9aac7e006683a0df&lnk=registry_custom_url
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/wedding/silver-santa-2020-wish-list--december-2020/registry/30H8JZZ9AB6F2
H-GAC is hiring!
View our open positions at h-gac.com/careers/default.aspx.
Join us this evening at 6 p.m. for a virtual public meeting where we'll discuss important updates to the 2045 Regional Transportation Plan, our Congestion Management Process, and our Public Participation Plan.
For more information, visit: h-gac.com/transportation-public-outreach/mobility-and-transportation-upcoming-public-meetings.aspx
H-GAC's annual Fall Planning Workshop will be held virtually from 8:30 a.m. to noon this Friday, Dec. 4. This year's topic will cover responsible revitalization and add to last year's theme of building equity into planning.
To register, visit: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJckcOyhqDMtGNZO04DHjsz74BsGpIpBNP-X
The Gulf Coast Workforce Board will meet tomorrow morning at 10 a.m. See what's on the agenda here: https://www.wrksolutions.com/Documents/About/BoardPacket/Dec2020.pdf.
Information on how to register for the meeting is on page 3 of the packet.
While you're shopping for Black Friday, consider participating in our Silver Santa holiday gift drive. Help us bring holiday cheer to seniors in our community by donating a gift from one of our registries at Walmart, Amazon, and Target.
Walmart: http://ow.ly/uyNu50CsCUv
Target: http://ow.ly/OUWz50CsCUu
Amazon: http://ow.ly/UPmA50CsCUw
We are so thankful to serve this great region and all the people who live and work here. From our family to yours, have a safe and happy Thanksgiving.
H-GAC will hold a public meeting at 6 p.m., Dec. 3 to discuss important transportation updates in our region. The main topics of discussion will be amendments to the 2045 Regional Transportation Plan, updates to the Congestion Management Process, and adding a virtual component to our Public Participation Plan. Join us on Dec. 3 for an informative discussion.
Meeting info here: http://h-gac.com/transportation-public-outreach/mobility-and-transportation-upcoming-public-meetings.aspx
The latest Region View newsletter is now online. Check out what's new in transportation at http://ow.ly/Vlre50CsG7A.
Texas leads the country in drunk driving deaths each year. This Thanksgiving, don’t become another statistic. Be safe. Don’t drive impaired. Call a ride.
We will conduct our Transportation Policy Council meeting today at 9:30 a.m. via teleconference and webinar.
To join the meeting, visit http://h-gac.com/live/default.aspx
Save the date!
H-GAC will hold a public meeting at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 3 to discuss important transportation updates in our region. The main topics of discussion will be amendments to the 2045 Regional Transportation Plan, updates to the Congestion Management Process, and adding a virtual component to our Public Participation Plan. Bookmark our calendar listing and check back frequently for updates: http://h-gac.com/calendar/event-details.aspx?id=-1999996189
Our annual Silver Santa holiday gift drive is under way! Help us bring holiday cheer to seniors in our community by donating a gift from one of our registries at Walmart, Amazon, and Target.
Walmart: https://www.walmart.com/lists/view-events-registry-items?id=292d6d11-0d93-48b7-bcaa-77ce32e3a2fc
Target: https://www.target.com/gift-registry/giftgiver?registryId=58355dec3c9a40ec9aac7e006683a0df&lnk=registry_custom_url
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/wedding/silver-santa-2020-wish-list--december-2020/registry/30H8JZZ9AB6F2
Our H-GAC Board of Directors meeting is happening TODAY at 10 a.m. View the agenda and listen in at: h-gac.com/board-of-directors/
Exciting things are happening at H-GAC. Find out what's happening at next week's Board of Directors meeting happening at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 17.
Happy Veterans Day! To all our heroes who served and their families, we thank you.
Medicare open enrollment is under way. As the local State Health Insurance Assistance Program for Austin, Brazoria, Chambers, Colorado, Fort Bend, Galveston, Liberty, Matagorda, Montgomery, Walker, Waller, and Wharton counties, the Houston-Galveston Area Agency on Aging has certified staff ready to help Medicare beneficiaries understand their plan options without having to leave their home.
For more information about Medicare benefits counseling services, please call the Area Agency on Aging at 1-800-437-7396.
#medicare #seniorcitizens #aging #medicarebenefits #openenrollment
On November 17, there will be an interactive, virtual GIS day experience for students and professionals across the state of Texas! The high school student-specific events will be held on Tuesday, November 17 and are FREE. For more information on the event and how to attend, please visit https://txgisday.org/
This event is made possible through the partnership of ATX GIS Day, Houston Area GIS Day, SWIGGIS, Texas A&M, University of North Texas, University of Texas at Austin, and URISA Texas.
Congratulations to Livable Centers for being recognized by the American Planning Association - Texas Chapter for outstanding urban design and public outreach! View the two winning studies and full list of Texas Planning Awards recipients at: https://texas.planning.org/community-outreach/chapter-awards/chapter-awards-2020/.
Optimize your organization's commuter program by becoming a Commute Solutions Partner. Learn more about the benefits of becoming a partner at: https://www.yourcommutesolution.org/Partners
The 9th annual Hiring Red, White, & You! job fair starts TOMORROW, Nov. 5! Check out this great article by Career Addict on picking the perfect outfit for your live chat with employers: https://www.careeraddict.com/wear-video-interview. Not registered yet? There’s still time!
Visit https://wrksolutions2.easyvirtualfair.com/prefair/ to register today. #HireAVeteran #FindaJob #AdvanceMyCareer
Prepare a winning outfit for your next video interview by following these dress code dos and don'ts.
Medicare open enrollment is under way. As the local State Health Insurance Assistance Program for Austin, Brazoria, Chambers, Colorado, Fort Bend, Galveston, Liberty, Matagorda, Montgomery, Walker, Waller, and Wharton counties, the Houston-Galveston Area Agency on Aging has certified staff ready to help Medicare beneficiaries understand their plan options without having to leave their home.
For more information about Medicare benefits counseling services, please call the Area Agency on Aging at 1-800-437-7396.
It's Election Day! Cast your ballot and then register for the 9th annual Hiring, Red, White & You! job fair, which starts this Thursday, Nov. 5. Register at: https://wrksolutions2.easyvirtualfair.com/prefair/.
Then visit www.wrksolutions.com/HRWY for several resources to help make the most of your virtual job fair experience. #HireAVeteran #FindaJob #AdvanceMyCareer
The final veterans workshop for preparing for the 9th annual Hiring Red, White, & You! job fair takes place TOMORROW, Nov. 3 at 1 p.m. Find out what to expect at a virtual hiring event and what it takes to make a great impression on employers. Visit https://www.tvc.texas.gov/ to register for a workshop.
#HireAVeteran #VetResource #AdvanceMyCareer
Building your network is fundamental for career success. Live chat with employers across the region at the 9th annual Hiring Red, White, & You! job fair on Nov. 5 and 6. Learn more at www.wrksolutions.com/HRWY and register now at https://wrksolutions2.easyvirtualfair.com/prefair/.
#WorkforceSolutions #HireAVeteran #AdvanceMyCareer #veteransday #supportourtroops #texasjobs
We will conduct our Transportation Policy Council (TPC) meeting today, Friday, October 23, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. via teleconference and webinar.
To join the meeting, visit http://h-gac.com/live/default.aspx
Don't forget to join us tonight!
The H-GAC Transportation Policy Council established a work group to develop a memorandum of understanding between the key cooperating entities on the project that will showcase their commitment to ongoing discussions regarding the North Houston Highway Improvement Project’s design, opportunities for increased transit, and mitigating community impacts.
To ensure the final version of the memorandum of understanding is effective, meaningful, and properly addresses the framework for future planning processes, please join us on October 22 for an overview of the memorandum and opportunity to provide feedback.
Thursday, October 22, 2020
5:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M.
For details on how to join the listening session, visit http://h-gac.com/north-houston-highway-improvement-project/
The 9th annual Hiring Red, White, & You! job fair is going virtual for a live two-day event. Veterans and their spouses will join us on Nov. 5 and the event is open for all on Nov. 6. Register now and tag a veteran.
https://wrksolutions2.easyvirtualfair.com/prefair/
#HRWY2020 #HireAVeteran #WorkforceSolutions #JobSearch
The H-GAC Transportation Policy Council established a work group to develop a memorandum of understanding between the key cooperating entities on the project that will showcase their commitment to ongoing discussions regarding the North Houston Highway Improvement Project’s design, opportunities for increased transit, and mitigating community impacts.
To ensure the final version of the memorandum of understanding is effective, meaningful, and properly addresses the framework for future planning processes, please join us on October 22 for an overview of the memorandum and opportunity to provide feedback.
Thursday, October 22, 2020
5:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M.
For details on how to join the listening session, visit http://h-gac.com/north-houston-highway-improvement-project/
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June 1 marked the beginning of hurricane season. Visit TogetherAgainstTheWeather.com for tool kits and strategies on preparing your home and family for a hurricane or severe storm.
June 1 marked the beginning of hurricane season. Visit TogetherAgainstTheWeather.com for tool kits and strategies on preparing your home and family for a hurricane or severe storm.
It's Election Day Texas, so get out and vote! Also, METRO is providing FREE round-trip rides to voters on Election Day! Learn more at https://bit.ly/2JcQMhs. #Election2020 #ElectionDay #Vote
Laissez les bon temps rouler! Happy Mardi Gras! #MardiGras #HappyMardiGras #FatTuesday
Happy Lunar New Year to the residents of our great region. Prosperity and happiness to you all. #LunarNewYear #YearoftheRat #HGAC
Thank you to our amazing staff, shareholders, and outstanding Houston-Galveston area residents for a remarkable 2019! Wishing you all the best in 2020.
Thank you to the Houston Food Bank for hosting our 2nd annual staff Thanksgiving dinner and volunteering event. As we approach the holiday season we want to know what you're grateful for. Comment below!
Happy Election Day! Don't forget @MetroHouston is offering voters FREE rides today. Learn more at https://bit.ly/2JcQMhs. #ElectionDay #Vote
We're #hiring! If you think you have what it takes to work for H-GAC visit h-gac.com/careers. We can't wait to hear from you! #Jobs #JobOpening #Careers #NowHiring
This morning Workforce Solutions celebrated their Summer Earn and Learn (SEAL) employers. The SEAL program provides students with disabilities, aged 16 - 22, with work readiness training and paid work experience. The program focuses on employability skills training and paid work experience for students with disabilities. Employers include iT'Z Family, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Pet Supermarket, and more! Thank you to these outstanding organizations for offering young workers an amazing opportunity.
We're #hiring! If you think you have what it takes to work for H-GAC visit h-gac.com/careers. We can't wait to hear from you! #Jobs #JobOpening #Careers #NowHiring
FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY: Use code SOCIAL19 to receive half off the HGACBuy '19 registration fee. Registration closes SOON so be sure to visit hgacbuy.org/conference/attendee-registration.aspx before this offer ends. #Conference #Events #Conferences #Meetings #CoorporateEvents #Business #Exhibition #RegisterNow
FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY: Use code SOCIAL19 to receive half off the HGACBuy '19 registration fee. Registration closes SOON so be sure to visit hgacbuy.org/conference/attendee-registration.aspx before this offer ends.
Using a data-driven evaluation, the Gulf Coast Workforce Board identifies three areas of focus to help the Houston, TX region remain a vibrant place to do business, work and live. Learn more at www.wrksolutions.com/reportcard. #FutureOfWork #WorkforceReportCard
ENTER TO WIN: H-GAC to recognize projects that expand parks and natural areas for improved quality of life, habitat, and water quality during our annual Parks and Natural Area Awards. We established this awards program in 2006 to highlight best practices and innovative approaches to parks planning and implementation. You work hard to make our region a better place. To learn more information or to enter visit bit.ly/ParksAndNaturalAreas.
Using a data-driven evaluation, the Gulf Coast Workforce Board identifies three areas of focus to help the Houston, TX region remain a vibrant place to do business, work and live. Learn more at www.wrksolutions.com/reportcard. #FutureOfWork #WorkforceReportCard
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) (NOAA) suspects an increase for above-normal 2019 hurricane season. Two named storms have formed so far this year and the peak months of the hurricane season, August through October, are now underway. Read more at bit.ly/NOAAHurricaneSeason. Be prepared! Visit TogetherAgainstTheWeather.com to find hurricane checklists or evacuation maps to make sure you and your family are safe.
Enter to win #FREE entry to the inaugural HGACBuy '19 Conference and Expo. Enter here -> bit.ly/HGACBuyContest. And you can always learn more about the HGACBuy Conference and Expo at hgacbuy.org/conference/.
Enter to win #FREE entry to the inaugural HGACBuy '19 Conference and Expo. Enter here -> bit.ly/HGACBuyContest. Learn more about the HGACBuy Conference and Expo at hgacbuy.org/conference/.
Hurricane season is here in the Gulf-Coast region. You may be prepared but, what about those most vulnerable among us? Find downloadable materials like checklists, flyers, posters and more by visiting TogetherAgainstTheWeather.com.
Hurricane season is here in the Gulf Coast. You may be prepared but, what about those most vulnerable amongst us? Find downloadable materials like checklists, flyers, posters and more by visiting TogetherAgainstTheWeather.com.
Hurricane season is here in the Gulf-Coast region. You may be prepared but, what about those most vulnerable amongst us? Find downloadable materials like checklists, flyers, posters and more by visiting www.TogetherAgainstTheWeather.com.
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