Houston City Council Member Martha Castex-Tatum, District K

06/23/2026

‼️Attention District K Motorists‼️

Union Pacific has advised that there is much needed railroad track maintenance scheduled beginning Wednesday, June 24, 2026, full day and on Friday, June 26, full day , which will cause the full closure of the crossings at the following locations :

🚧6/24/26 - Chimney Rock Rd, Houston, TX: https://maps.app.goo.gl/2UNv9YdzazDFLWui7
Close NB and SB - 0800 to 1800
Railroad crossing between HWY 90 ALT and Southminster Dr

🚧6/26/26 – Northbound Hillcroft Ave, Houston, TX: https://maps.app.goo.gl/9wcPBo9dgBb2KEVA9
Close NB Only - 0800 to 1800
Railroad crossing between HWY 90 ALT and Greencraig Dr

While these temporary closures may cause inconvenience, they are necessary to improve safety and reliability along these rail crossings.

My office will continue sharing important updates that impact our community. Thank you for staying informed and helping us spread the word to fellow District K motorists.

Stay safe, District K!

06/20/2026

‼️HAPPENING TODAY IN DISTRICT K! ‼️

Join the Ridgemont community for its 1st Ever Pop-Up Shop today:
⏰12 PM–5 PM
📍5107 Ridgecreek Circle, Houston, TX 77053.

Shop local, support small businesses, connect with neighbors, and enjoy a day of community and fun. We look forward to seeing you there!

06/16/2026

Our June newsletter dropped today! If you aren’t receiving it directly to your inbox, make sure you subscribe today.

Learn about the upcoming drainage project on W Airport that is starting soon, take the Almeda Plaza Beulah Maxie Park survey, read about our city budget passing and so much more.

You can read the newsletter in its entirety here:
https://conta.cc/3S58nhv

Email from Houston City Council District K Keep Up With What's Happening in our Community Dear District K Friends: As summer arrives and families across our community begin enjoying longer days, neigh

06/15/2026

I love pizza, I love supporting local businesses and I love District K.

Our Pizza & Partnerships event is quickly becoming one of my faves.

There’s something special about gathering in a fun space, sharing a meal, meeting new people, and strengthening the connections that make our community stronger. No formal program. No lengthy speeches. Just good conversation, new relationships, and plenty of pizza.

This time, we had the opportunity to support Drop of the Creator Spirits Co, one of the local businesses helping give District K its unique character.

When we support local businesses, we’re investing in our neighbors, creating opportunities, and helping our community stay active.

So many smiles, hugs and new connections happened. Thank you District K for always showing up. Thank you to our sponsors for helping to make this event extra special. We are stronger together! 💚

06/15/2026

📢 Library Closure Notice

The Vinson Neighborhood Library at 3810 W. Fuqua St. will be closed today, June 15, 2026, for scheduled maintenance. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Please visit one of these nearby locations for library services:

📚 Stimley-Blue Ridge Neighborhood Library
7007 W. Fuqua, Houston, TX 77489
📞 832-393-2370

📚 Bracewell Neighborhood Library
9002 Kingspoint Dr., Houston, TX 77089
📞 832-393-2580

Thank you for your patience and understanding. We look forward to serving you again soon!

06/13/2026

🥕🛒 FREE Grocery Pop-Up Happening Soon! 🛒🥕

Need fresh groceries for your family? Join us for a FREE Grocery Pop-Up this Saturday, June 13, at 11:00 AM!

📍 3831 W. Fuqua St., Houston, TX 77045
⏰ 11:00 AM
⚠️ First Come, First Served – Space is Limited!

Thanks to our community partners, fresh produce and healthy food options will be available while supplies last.

Together, we’re building a healthier, stronger community! 💚

06/08/2026

Thank you, President Cherrelle Duncan and the entire executive team for this recognition. Congratulations National Forum of Black Public Administators on 40 years of outstanding service and impact across the Greater Houston area.

It is truly a privilege to represent the community that raised me in the city we all love.

Congratulations to the remarkable scholarship recipients and my fellow honorees. Your hard work, leadership, and commitment to excellence inspire us all.

Keep rising. Houston is better because of you. 🖤

06/05/2026

Our “All Things FIFA" newsletter dropped this morning!!If you aren’t subscribed to our District K newsletter, let’s change that today.

Make sure you know the game schedule, road closures and how to enjoy Houston on the world stage.

See newsletter here and don't forget to subscribe if you didn't receive your copy via email this morning:
https://conta.cc/4ejyV7j

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Email from Houston City Council District K Keep Up With What's Happening in our Community Dear District K Friends: On behalf of the City of Houston and District K, I am thrilled to welcome families

06/03/2026

Congratulations to NFBPA Greater Houston on 4 decades of leadership, service, and impact.

Today I had the privilege of presenting a proclamation along with Mayor Whitmire, recognizing the 40th Anniversary of the
National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA) Greater Houston Chapter.

For four decades, NFBPA Greater Houston has helped develop leaders, strengthen public service, and create pathways for excellence in local government and public administration.

Congratulations President Cherrelle Duncan and the executive committee for your service. Here’s to honoring the legacy you’ve built and inspiring the next generation of public sector leaders.

06/02/2026

We dove into the Budget Survey Findings Highlights from the “Your Two Cents Budget Survey” and 45th Kinder Houston Area Survey.

Shout out to the 24 residents in District K that made time to participate in the budget process. Respondents were asked whether they would like to see the city spend more, spend less, or spend about the same on 13 categories of major city-provided programs and services.

The summary makes some interesting points.

If you are not receiving our District K newsletter, we need to fix that. Let’s keep working together to make our district and our city better. Let me know what stood out the most to you on each survey.

Check out the results from both here:https://www.houstontx.gov/council/committees/bfacommittee/202606/Your-Two-Cents-Kinder-2026.pdf