The East End District serves commercial property owners in East End Houston with graffiti abatement,
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We are rooting for Eduardo Antonio Treviño who recently performed on America's Got Talent. He is a powerhouse mariachi singer who is also no stranger to .
He performed at our East End Street Fest last year! You never know who you'll see at one of our neighborhood events.
👉🏼 https://bit.ly/447gDh9
He may only be ten years old, but this sensational singer is a mariachi prodigy with a stage presence well beyond his years!
Are you a Foodie Founder? 🍽️
Could you use a commercial kitchen in ?
Click the link and fill out the form and give feedback to the team of La Sala by The Magnolia Fund.
👉🏼 https://bit.ly/3QqPuTr
Did you hear the latest news? A section of Commerce Street is getting an upgrade.
The project is part of Mayor Sylvester Turner's Street Rehabilitation Initiative with support from Council Member Karla Cisneros.
Here are the project details:
➡️ Replacing damaged asphalt pavement.
➡️ Remove abandoned railway lines.
➡️ Installing protected bike lanes.
➡️ Reconfiguring vehicular lanes.
➡️ Replacing damaged curbs, sidewalks, and storm inlets.
LOCATION Refer to map COUNCIL DISTRICT H TYPE Street START Summer 2023 COMPLETION Summer 2024 DETAILS The project involves fixing up the major roadway by replacing the damaged asphalt pavement and base material. We will also remove any abandoned railway lines and
crews are working on sewer repairs along the westbound frontage road
at Navigation Blvd. and N. St. Charles through August 7th. You should follow all detour signs but if you can, try to avoid the area this weekend.
Want to get the latest scoop on bike plans & projects happening in ? Then, don't miss out on this 5-mile bike neighborhood bike ride this Saturday.
📍 3401 Harrisburg
🕕 July 22 at 6pm
Great to see one of our Board members making such a positive impact in our neighborhood. Thank you for your time and commitment, Erik!
Innovation isn't always tinkering with tech or programming software, although serial entrepreneur Erik Ibarra knows that world well. Sometimes it's about rethinking how a community improves and develops without doing the residents a disservice.
What a fun night at our new East End Houston Music Box on The Esplanade at Navigation!
The District is hosting an informational community meeting tomorrow at 6pm here at 3211 Harrisburg to provide a project overview and answer questions about the upcoming roundabout at the intersection of Navigation-Jensen-Runnels. Project engineers will be available for additional questions.
Additional information and background may be found here: https://www.eastenddistrict.com/capital-projects/navigation-jensen-runnels-roundabout/
The Harrisburg Redevelopment Authority (TIRZ 23) is hosting an open house tomorrow, May 18 from 6pm to 7pm at The City of Houston's - E.B. Cape Center to show the public the conceptual design and gain community feedback for the Telephone Road Mobility and Drainage improvements.
La Autoridad de Redesarrollo de Harrisburg (TIRZ 23) organizará una jornada de puertas abiertas mañana, 18 de Mayo, de 6:00 p. m. a 7:00 p. m. en The City of Houston's - E.B. Cape Center para mostrar al público el diseño conceptual y obtener comentarios de la comunidad para las mejoras de movilidad y drenaje de la Telephone Road.
Neighbors in Second Ward Super Neighborhood 63/East End Houston: Houston METRO wants to hear from you regarding the University Corridor Bus-Rapid Transit (BRT) Line.
Come out to a community listening session this Saturday, February 25 at BakerRipley Gymnasium (4410 Navigation Boulevard) from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. We encourage you to attend to learn more about this project and ask questions to METRO's staff and planners about your ideas and concerns. It will be a great way to give feedback on public transit that benefits your community.
A huge congrats to our neighbors at The Plant/Second Ward and the team at Concept Neighborhood for their recent ULI Houston - Urban Land Institute Development of Distinction Award in the category of For Profit-Small Scale!
Learn more about what’s to come: https://www.conceptneighborhood.com/
Amazing news to brighten this cold and rainy day in Houston. An enormous thank you to the village it takes to make this happen!
Rep. Sylvia Garcia Roadway Safety Foundation City of Houston Houston-Galveston Area Council and the Transportation Injury Research Foundation (TIRF)
Washington D.C. –Today, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) announced that the East End District will receive $603,646 in federal funding to improve roadway safety by supporting communities in developing comprehensive safety action plans. “On average, 640 people die on Houston-area roads every y...
Ribbon cutting of the new ceremonial metate sculpture on The Esplanade at Navigation by artists Prof. Jesus Cantu Medel and Joseph Cavazos, supported by the Houston Arts Alliance. This new sculpture pays tribute to the artists who lost their lives due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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We’re forever grateful to the brave men and women, especially those on our staff and in our families, who have served our country with honor to provide us with the freedoms we enjoy today. Thank you today, and every day.
Join us this Saturday, November 5th for The Plant/Second Ward Block Party!
A virtual map showcasing all the amazing small businesses participating, including special programs, tons of good music and art can be found here: https://bit.ly/3T5fZeJ
A great morning to join Triten Real Estate Partners for the groundbreaking of The Mill, a beautifully designed mixed-use project coming soon to East End Houston.
Learn more: https://www.themillhouston.com
East End neighbors - join us tomorrow at 5:30pm at Yolanda Black Navarro Middle School for your chance to speak directly to the Federal Railroad Administration about your East End rail concerns.
Thank you to Rep. Sylvia Garcia and her staff for assisting in coordinating!
We're grateful for neighbors like Little Red Box Grocery bringing accessible (healthy) food options to the heart of Houston's East End.
Little Red Box Grocery opened a few months ago and sells around 450 items so far, including fresh fruits and vegetables, along with other things that you might expect at a larger store.
The Graffiti Abatement Specialist serves as the District’s graffiti abatement service provider and is also the secondary point of contact in graffiti abatement services responsibilities and serves as information gatherer for the District.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
A. Prepares information and equipment needed to provide graffiti abatement services prior to service day
B. Prepares all equipment and supplies needed to provide graffiti abatement service on service day.
C. Prepares to provide all necessary information to create reports and invoices on post service day.
D. Responsible as secondary point of contact for graffiti abatement services
Specific Duties
A. Prepares information and equipment needed to provide graffiti abatement services prior to service day
1) Responsible for recording identification of graffiti prior to or during service day
2) Responsible for collecting waiver from property owners or if new graffiti is identified prior to or during service day
3) Maintain a notebook with graffiti abatement waivers ready for service day
4) Oversee maintenance of all equipment prior to service day
5) Responsible for requesting new and additional supplies as needed
6) Communicate any problems or concerns to district staff
B. Prepares equipment and supplies needed to provide graffiti abatement service on service day.
1) Prepare equipment for scheduled graffiti abatement site
2) Purchase gasoline or fill water tank to prepare for all day work
3) Travel to first scheduled graffiti site
4) Photograph before and after pictures for proper documentation and billing
5) Provide graffiti abatement service with the proper technique and attention to detail
6) Pickup all equipment used for site and clean site prior to departure
7) Travel from graffiti site to next location
8. Environmentally safe disposal of unused supplies, as instructed by supervisor
9) Cleanup and proper maintenance of all equipment
10) Remove all trash from graffiti truck daily
11) Use safety equipment and gear at all times and report safety equipment needs and repairs to supervisor
12) Attendance at District safety meetings is mandatory
C. Provides all necessary information to create reports and invoices on post service day.
1) Provide a list of graffiti sites abated with addresses and before and after pictures for billing and documentation
2) Work with staff to create invoices and reports
3) Work with staff to update graffiti abatement databases
D. Responsible as secondary point of contact for graffiti abatement services
1) Responsible for providing information on work completed
2) Responsible for communicating with property owners regarding collection of a waiver or who provides service
Qualifications
• Experience in commercial type painting, operating light machinery, carpentry or other skilled work
• Valid State of Texas Drivers License, with no more than two moving violations in the past two years
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred, with good communication skills
• Ability to work well with others
• Ability to pay attention to detail
• Background checks to include criminal offenses, driving record, drug and alcohol testing
Sharing on behalf of our partners at Houston Maker Hub / UP CIF
Learn more: https://up-cif.org/contact
A great opportunity in honor of Earth Day from our partners at Trees For Houston, supported by LyondellBasell and the Astros Foundation.
No registration necessary!
The East End District was thrilled to partner with the Eastwood Civic Association, Houston Parks and Recreation, and Friends of Eastwood Park this past Saturday for Part II of a park cleanup and beautification project.
We were joined by CoHousing Houston Eastwood Academy High School's Volunteer Connect, Milby High School's La Raza Student Alliance, and friends from the Second Ward Super Neighborhood #63. As the saying goes, "teamwork makes the dream work!"
Thanks to the over 30 participants who joined us!
Come out on Sunday, March 20th to enjoy all things spring! This month’s Cigna Sunday in the Park community celebration is at Hidalgo Park from 12 – 4 PM! Bring the whole family for a fun afternoon of live music, games, dancing, and child-friendly activities. // ¡Vengan a celebrar un domingo con vecinos al parque! Domingo 20 de marzo de 12pm a 4pm en el parque Hidalgo. Diversión y entretenimiento gratis para toda la familia.
We had a great time yesterday catching up with friends and sharing our 2022 East End vision along with Mayor Sylvester Turner at the Houston East End Chamber's Vision Luncheon 2022!
THIS THURSDAY - the City of Houston’s Transportation, Technology, & Infrastructure, Quality of Life, and Regulatory & Neighborhood Affairs committees will be hosting a joint meeting on freight rail operations in the Houston region. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Jan 27th at 10 a.m. Members of the public who wish to sign up to speak may do so by filling out the online form at: https://www.houstontx.gov/council/committees/speakers-tti.html by no later than 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan 26th.
CoHousing Houston broke ground today on Texas’ first cohousing residential community right here in East End Houston and we were on hand to welcome them to the area.
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/article/What-if-your-neighbors-were-seen-as-extended-16792209.php
A quick moment of gratitude to the team at HPD South Central for dropping by the office today to present us with a certificate of appreciation for our ongoing support and partner of their community engagement programs. Public safety in the District is one of our highest priorities and it was so special to accept this token alongside our new Public Safety Coordinator, Robert Ruiz, a veteran Sergeant of HPD South Central Division himself.
📢 Heads up, East End 📢
We've been notified of upcoming work by Union Pacific Railroad (UP) that may cause traffic delays on the east side. UP will begin work on their signal system starting Sunday, January 9th through Friday, January 14th. According to UP, the project is part of an effort by the railroad to improve velocity and fluidity throughout the Houston complex. During this period, residents may experience blocked crossing issues. We’ve requested that UP work expeditiously and make every effort possible to minimize impacts. As always, if you experience prolonged delays, please report it to UP by calling 888-877-7267. We highly encourage residents to also report issues to the Federal Railroad Administration online at bit.ly/TrainBlocking
Goodbye to our beloved Martin Chavez. We wish you the best in retirement!
Happy Holidays from our crew to yours!
The District offices will be closed 12/24-12/27 and resume operations on Tuesday, Dec. 28. Please have a safe and joyous holiday weekend!
An amazing day indeed! Our hearts are full ♥️
Join us on Sunday for cycling fun along The Esplanade at Navigation as we unveil the latest Houston BCycle Art Station painted by Shelbi Nicole Designs, deliver bikes to some special East End students, and celebrate with car-free biking up and down Navigation Blvd (from N. St Charles to Delano). The East End Farmers Market and Guadalupana Festival will be in full swing, too!
Special thanks to Wells Fargo, EaDo Bike Co, Wellnezz On Wheels / WOW, The Storyhive, Silvia Trevino,Harris County Constable Precinct 6, Council Member Karla Cisneros, and Council Member Robert Gallegos, District I for their support.
Part of the Houston METRO METRONext Moving Forward Plan, the University Corridor project is a new METRORapid line which will operate in a dedicated, transit-only lane to move through traffic. The proposed route alignment passes through multiple residential, business and education centers between the Westchase Park & Ride near the intersection of the Westpark Tollway and the Sam Houston Tollway and ending at the Tidwell Transit Center, near the intersection of Tidwell Road and U.S. Highway 59.
You are invited to participate in a Virtual Open House to learn more about this project.
Following a brief welcome message from METRO President & CEO Tom Lambert, take your time to review the project overview presentation which provides detailed information about the project and color-coded segment maps to help you identify areas where you may live, work or visit.
At the end, learn why your feedback is important and share your thoughts through an online survey.
https://metrorapid-ucp.com/
Part of the METRONext Moving Forward Plan, the University Corridor project is a new METRORapid line which will operate in a dedicated, transit-only lane to move through traffic. The proposed route alignment passes through multiple residential, business and education centers between the Westchase Par...
Little Red Box is opening their first permanent location (in Second Ward) and they're hiring!
The Little Red Box vision is to not only bring good food to the community, but to build a good food system designed by the community.
Learn more and apply to join the team: https://littleredboxgrocery.com/pages/join-us
Interested in becoming a part of the Little Red Box team? Job Postings Store Clerk (part-time/full-time) - Houston, TX Job Description: The Store Clerk will be a key member of the LRB team, and will be charged with daily operations at our Houston location, including: (1) daily store operations; (2)....
On this Veteran’s Day, it was our esteemed privilege to help unveil this larger-than-life mural of the late Staff Sergeant Macario Garcia to the facade of Houston Fire Dept. - Station 20.
The District, along with project managers UP Art Studio, and support from the Houston Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs, the Houston Fire Department, TIRZ 23, Council Member Robert Gallegos, District I, and East End Houston partnered to present the very first mural to the City of Houston’s permanent art collection. An extra special thanks to the artist, Mez Data for his vision and ex*****on.
On this day and everyday, we’re thankful for the brave service of the men and woman of our armed forces.
The End End District participating with Harris County Precinct 6 in this year’s Drive Thru Trunk or Treat. Bring your little ones out around 6:00 tonight.
Join us next Friday!
Meet & Greet with your local Police Department & Officials on Sunday, October 10th at 2 to 5pm at TBH Center, 333 S. Jensen Drive. For more information, call (713) 802-9370.
We enjoyed joining community members, elected officials, and the team from Walmart Supercenter Wayside to officially unveil artist David Maldonado’s newest piece, Together Somos Más. An excellent new addition to the East End Houston Cultural District and celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month!
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Goodbye to our beloved Martin Chavez. We wish you the best in retirement!
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