Houston City Council Member Martha Castex-Tatum, District K

09/27/2026

Many of you have reached out to ask how you can support the family of the Westbury High School student whose life was tragically lost to gun violence.

A GoFundMe has been created to help the family during this incredibly difficult time. For those who are able and would like to contribute, we are sharing the link below.

Please continue to keep this family, his friends, classmates, teachers, and the entire Westbury High School community in your thoughts and prayers.

District K is a community that shows up for one another, especially during the hardest moments. Thank you to everyone who has reached out with compassion and a desire to help.

Every act of kindness matters. 💚

https://gofund.me/d04a26c01

LePaul is a beloved 17-year-old senior at Westbury High School and… Jasmine Prater needs your support for Honoring LePaul’s Memory and Supporting His Family

09/22/2026

‼️HAPPENING TODAY IN DISTRICT K‼️

Join us TONIGHT for the Houston Police Department Southwest P.I.P. Meeting featuring an informative discussion on Environmental Health with the City of Houston’s Environmental Health team.

Learn about inspections, common environmental health concerns, property responsibilities, and resources available to help keep our communities safe and healthy.

📅 Tuesday, September 22, 2026
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Harold L. Preston Southwest Police Station
13097 Nitida St., Houston, TX 77045

Free and open to the public. Light refreshments provided.

Come hear insights, ask questions, and stay informed!

09/16/2026

Join the Houston Police Department’s South Gessner Division TODAY, Wednesday, September 16, at 6:30 PM for the monthly Positive Interaction Program (PIP) Meeting!

This month, representatives from HPD’s Citizens’ Police Academy will share how the program gives community members an inside look at HPD operations, specialized units, officer training, and more.

📍 South Gessner Police Station
8605 Westplace Drive, Houston, TX
⏰ 6:30 PM

Come connect with HPD, ask questions, learn more about the Citizens’ Police Academy, and help strengthen relationships between law enforcement and our community. Plus, there will be some great raffle items!

We hope to see you there!

09/16/2026

Lizzo brought the ENERGY to Houston City Hall Tuesday! 🎶🪈✨

What a joy to officially proclaim September 15, 2026, as LIZZO DAY in the City of Houston! 💜

Before the GRAMMYs, the world tours and the global spotlight, Houston was part of Lizzo’s story. From growing up in Alief and attending Elsik High School to studying classical flute at the University of Houston, this city helped shape the artist the world knows today. And we are always proud to welcome her home!

This homecoming is even more special as Lizzo celebrates the debut of her first children’s book, Lil Lizzo Meets Sasha B. Flootin’. 📚🪈 I love that she is using her own story to encourage children to embrace what makes them unique, find their voice and dream BIG.

She’s been spreading that message across our community, joining the Houston Public Library and spending Monday evening with students at the Edison Arts Foundation in Fort Bend, reading, laughing and sharing a little Lizzo magic.

From a young girl in Houston with a flute…to an international superstar…to coming home and inspiring the next generation.

Houston helped raise Lizzo, and Houston celebrated her!

Happy LIZZO DAY, Houston! 🎉💜🎶

09/11/2026

IT JUST DROPPED! District K! 💚

The September District K Newsletter is OUT TODAY, and you’ll want to read this one!

We’ve packed it with great information about upcoming projects, community happenings, important updates and what’s next across District K.

There is a LOT happening in our district, and I want you to stay informed and connected.

👀 Check your inbox and make sure you read it!

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Stay connected. Stay informed. Stay District K! 💚

Email from Houston City Council District K Keep Up With What's Happening in our Community Dear District K Residents, September is a time of transition. Our students and families are settling into a ne

09/10/2026

Community, connection and openness is what I felt immediately when I walked into this room today.

Wednesday’s LIFT event brought together a room full of small business owners in a safe space to talk openly, encourage one another and remind each other that we don’t have to figure it all out alone.

We shared. We laughed. We learned. We lifted one another.

A special thank you to Dr. Gena L Jerkins for inviting me to be today’s special guest and for creating space for conversations like these.

This is what community looks like and sometimes, being in the right room changes everything. 💚💜

09/03/2026

September is Infant Hunger Month, and I was honored to present a proclamation recognizing the CEO Shawntell L. McWilliams and the dedicated team at LIFE Houston for their extraordinary service to Houston’s youngest and most vulnerable residents.

LIFEHouston operates Houston’s only infant food bank, providing emergency formula and essential nutrition to families experiencing financial hardship. No parent should ever have to wonder how they will feed their baby, yet this is a heartbreaking reality for too many families.

Throughout September, we are hosting an Infant Food Drive to support LIFE Houston’s lifesaving mission. You can help by donating Enfamil through our Amazon Wish List. Every donation, large or small, helps nourish a baby and gives a family hope during a difficult time.

Please join us in celebrating LIFE Houston, raising awareness about infant hunger, and filling the shelves of Houston’s only infant food bank.

🍼 Donate Enfamil here: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1K5HSHCICIBST/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex

You can also order from instacart at HEB, Kroger, and Walmart, CVS, etc. it can also be shipped directly to: LIFE Houston
St. Austin Center
2002 South Wayside
Houston, Texas 77023

Together, we can make sure Houston’s babies have the healthy start they deserve.

08/25/2026

🚨 HAPPENING TONIGHT IN DISTRICT K! 🚨

Join the Houston Police Department Southwest Division for its Positive Interaction Program (P.I.P.) Meeting featuring an important conversation about mental health and community resources.

Representatives from HPD’s Mental Health Division will share insight into how this specialized unit supports individuals and families experiencing mental health challenges through crisis intervention, homeless outreach, specialized training, and community partnerships. HPD’s Mental Health Division works collaboratively with mental-health professionals to connect Houstonians experiencing crises with appropriate care and resources.

📅 TONIGHT — Tuesday, August 25
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Harold L. Preston Southwest Police Station
13097 Nitida Street | Houston, TX 77045

Come hear insights, ask questions, and stay informed about resources available to our community.

The presentation is FREE and open to the public, and light refreshments will be provided.

We encourage our District K residents, neighborhood leaders, families, and community partners to attend. An informed and connected community is a stronger community!

We hope to see you tonight!

08/25/2026

📣 HAPPENING TODAY IN DISTRICT K‼️

Residents are invited to join the Community Development Block Grant – Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) Advisory Committee Meeting today, Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at 5:30 PM. This is a virtual meeting.

The City of Houston received more than $61 million in CDBG-Mitigation funding to support projects designed to reduce risks and strengthen our communities against the impacts of future disasters.

This meeting will provide an update on the District K project:
• Cambridge Village Park / Ramblewood

Your engagement matters! We encourage District K residents—especially those in and around the impacted communities—to join the meeting, learn more about this mitigation project, and stay engaged in the process.

🗓 TODAY — Tuesday, August 25, 2026
⏰ 5:30 PM
💻 Virtual Meeting
📱 Scan the QR code on the flyer to join.

Together, we’re working to build stronger, safer, and more resilient District K communities.

08/19/2026

📣 DISTRICT K — BE INFORMED. BE PREPARED. BE SAFE.

August has been proclaimed as National Emergency Management Awareness Month, and we encourage District K residents to take advantage of an opportunity to learn how to better prepare and protect yourself, your family, and your community.

Join the Houston Police Department South Gessner Divisional PIP tonight for a special presentation on Office of Emergency Management & Trail Safety.

📅 Wednesday, August 19, 2026
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 HPD South Gessner Police Station
8605 Westplace Dr.

Come learn, ask questions, and receive valuable resources to help you prepare for emergencies and stay safe on our trails and throughout our neighborhoods.

Preparedness begins before an emergency happens. Let’s make sure District K is informed, equipped, and ready!