October is when the East End comes alive again! There are a lot of events and things going on, so let’s dive in!
Resources & Helpful Links
Want to learn more about the proposed Union Pacific – Norfolk Southern merger?
- Check out this explainer we put together to help you understand the merger details.
- We made it even easier to participate in the Merger! – We are collecting resident impact stories for the merger. Fill this out with your statement, and we will handle the rest!
- Super Neighborhood Train FAQ
Resources from Super Neighborhood Meeting
We covered a lot of information at our Super Neighborhood meeting. If you missed it, you can see what we talked about here.
Our Next Super Neighborhood Meeting
Our next Super Neighborhood meeting is going to be:
- Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
- Time: 6:30 PM
- Location: Magnolia Multiservice Center, 7037 Capitol St., Houston, TX 77011
We are trying out a Zoom option!
News Around the Neighborhood
What is the Super Neighborhood Working on?
We have been busy in the last few months! Take a look at what we’ve been doing to advocate for an improved quality of life in the East End.
Public Statements and Meetings Attended
- On September 8, Lindsay Williams spoke at the Gulf Coast Rail District to continue advocating for freight train solutions.
- On September 9, Robert Gallegos spoke at the EaDo Management District meeting about the loss of green space at Bastrop Promenade.
- On September 9, Lindsay, Clay, and Amy participated in the East End Rail Safety Task Force to continue working toward freight-train solutions.
- On September 17, Lindsay spoke at Commissioners Court, advocating for Harris County to oppose the proposed merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern.
- On September 22, Lisa spoke at City Council to learn
- On September 24, Lindsay, Lisa, and Amy attended the East End District Board Meeting.
Other things on the Super Neighborhood Radar….
- HISD School Closures and what is being done with the properties
- Bastrop Promenade
- GRB Expansion & Polk St MOU
- Rufus Cage Building (Telephone/Lawndale)
- Port Houston Expansion
- UP-NS Merger
- Houston Area Rail Transformative Critical Crossings
- Re-imagine Commerce St.
- Upcoming Canal St Cool Corridor
- 2027 Texas Legislature
Neighbor News: Idylwood Civic Club
National Night Out, Tues., Oct. 6, 6–8:30 PM, Spurlock Park: Expect hot dogs, popcorn, and a chance to meet neighbors, elected officials, and first responders. There will be a blue-and-white bake sale for the Blue Tile Project, and Idylwood T-shirts will be for sale. You can also pay your $40 annual dues by Zelle, PayPal, check, or cash.
Blue Tile Project: Phase 2 has raised over $3,000 toward its $10,000 goal to restore the neighborhood’s historic blue-and-white street curb markers. Phase 1 added 18, and Phase 2 aims for at least 20 more. Bakers can drop off blue or white treats at 6724 Sylvan or bring them to NNO.
Board elections: The Oct. 20 meeting (7 PM, Forest Park Lawndale, 6900 Lawndale St.) will confirm the Elections Committee. Neighbors interested in running for the board should contact Steve Palmer at stevepalmer101@gmail.com. Results will be announced in November.
Safety: Citizen Patrol reports a fairly quiet September with fewer gunshots. Brookdale Village managers have stepped up reporting, and constables raided the Fuel Depot and were seen removing slot machines.
Centennial projects: Share recipes, stories, photos, or neighborhood lore for the Flavors of Idylwood centennial book at idylwoodcookbook@gmail.com. Home nominations for the March 18, 2028, Centennial Home Tour go to hugobanda1@hotmail.com. Both deadlines are Dec. 31.
Coming up:
- Oct. 10: Barrio Dogs Tails & Trails, 9–11:30 AM, Mason Park (costumes for people and pets welcome)
- Oct. 15: Thirsty Third Thursday, 6–8 PM, Spurlock Park (BYOB and bring a chair)
- Oct. 16: Cine at the Park, 6:30 PM, Mason Park
- Oct. 17: Fall Cleanup, 9 AM, Spurlock Park (bring loppers if you have them)
- Oct. 20: Civic Club Meeting, 7 PM, 6900 Lawndale St.
- Oct. 23: HPD Spooktacular, 4–7 PM, Eastside Station
- Oct. 24: Idylwood Halloween Party, Spurlock Park
- Oct. 28: Super Neighborhood Meeting, 6:30 PM, 7037 Capitol St.
Mark your calendars: Next Civic Club Meeting October 20 at 7 pm at Forest Park Lawndale
Neighbor News: Houston Country Club Place
Next Country Club Place Meeting:
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 6:30 PM at 115 Jocelyn St., 77023
Questions? Contact civicclub.hccp@gmail.com
Neighbor News: Eastwood Civic Association
Home Tour is Oct. 17–18: The 28th annual Eastwood Historic Home Tour runs noon–5 PM both days and features five homes and two commercial properties. Highlights include a train car turned cafe and a former grocery store restored into a restaurant by a local celebrity-chef couple. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 the day of the tour, at eastwoodcivicassociation.org/home-tour. All tickets must be picked up during tour hours at Bohemeo’s, 708 Telephone Rd.; Square receipts won’t be accepted at the houses. Part of the proceeds funds scholarships for neighborhood high school students.
Fighting the Union Pacific merger: UP’s $85 billion bid to absorb Norfolk Southern is before the federal Surface Transportation Board. Federal data shows the Eastwood Street crossing is the most-reported blocked crossing in the country, with 2,551 complaints since 2021, and UP projects about 37% more trains through the East End within five years. The Super Neighborhood has filed resident statements and asked for an evening hearing in Houston with Spanish interpretation. Formal comments are due Nov. 18. You can help now by reporting blocked crossings at railroads.dot.gov/blocked-crossings.
Telephone Road redesign: The city required a four-lane design for Telephone between Lawndale and Lockwood, but neighbors won several safety additions. They include a new pedestrian crossing at Eddington, a possible refuge island and flashing beacon, bigger shade trees, possible bollards near the Stimpson curve, and staggered signals to slow traffic. The changes aren’t final until the design is approved. Comments can go to info@tirz23.org.
Coming up:
- Oct. 6: National Night Out at the Park Dr. Esplanade
- Oct. 24: Coffee & Conversations
- Nov. 2: General Meeting, 6:30–8:30 PM, Ironworks (711 Milby St.; enter on St. Joseph St.)
- Dec. 7: General Meeting, board election, and cookie exchange at Ironworks
New in the neighborhood: Willows Smokehouse & Tavern (BBQ) and Eastwood Station (Italian, in the red train car) are now open at 4109 McKinney St.
Membership: ECA has reinstated dues. Community membership is free, and voting membership is $20 per person or $45 per household. Details are at eastwoodcivicassociation.org/ecamembership.
For a printable PDF version of the latest Eastwood Voice Newsletter, click HERE.
Next Eastwood Civic Association Meeting
Monday, November 2 at 6:30 PM at the Ironworks Hall on 711 Milby St. (entrance on St. Joseph)
Neighbor News: East Lawndale Civic Association
National Night Out: Tuesday, October 6, 6:30 PM at the Mason Park Gazebo
SAVE THE DATE! Hallow’s Eve on the Hill will be on October 31, 2026, starting at 6:00 PM
Next East Lawndale Meeting TBA
Important Election Information
We’re sharing some helpful election information now, but our September 23 Know Your Ballot event will have more details. Mark your calendars!
The general election is Tuesday, November 3. Key dates:
- Oct. 5 – last day to register to vote or to update your address
- Oct. 19-30 – early voting
- Oct. 23 – deadline to apply for a mail ballot
- Nov. 3 – Election Day
Some voters may find their congressional district has changed under the newly redrawn maps, so confirm your registration and polling place even if nothing has changed for you personally.
Click here to see your sample ballot. You can print it, research your candidates, and take it with you to the polls.
Check at votetexas.gov or harrisvotes.com, or call the Harris County voter registration office at 713-274-8200.
Updates from Elected Officials
From District I’s October newsletter: Council Member Martinez’s office shared a few things worth knowing:
- Magnolia Park drainage and paving: The Area 2A project breaks ground Nov. 2, with drainage upgrades and street repaving across the neighborhood.
- Safer route for Milby students: The Sergio Ivan Rodriguez Memorial Pedestrian Bridge, backed by $10M in state funding, will give students a safe way over the railroad tracks.
- Disaster repair status: If you applied for home repair help after the 2024 derecho or Hurricane Beryl, you can now check your status online with your Application ID on the city’s Single-Family Home Repair page.
- Free movie night: Cine at the Park is Friday, Oct. 16, at the Mason Park Gazebo, with a costume contest and face painting at 6:30 PM and the movie at 7. Bring chairs and blankets.
Also: this weekend’s Día de Golf is canceled due to weather, and the office welcomed new Council Aide Gloria Rodriguez, who will be visiting seniors and civic clubs.
From Congressman Christian Menefee’s latest newsletter: His September update covered $4.2M in federal funding for Texas Southern University, a push for more nuclear research and energy jobs in Houston, and a call for answers from ICE after an agent shot a delivery driver in Austin. He also reminds everyone that the voter registration deadline is Oct. 5. Call (713) 655-0050 or visit Menefee.House.Gov.
From Council Member Twila Carter (At-Large 3): October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and CM Carter is hosting an event on Wednesday, Oct. 7. RSVP through her office at 832-393-3005 or the link in her newsletter.
From Harris County Attorney Abbie Kamin: Marking 100 days in office, Kamin highlighted a new Family Division that brings together work protecting children, domestic violence survivors, older adults, and people with disabilities. Her office is also focused on stopping deed fraud, holding polluters accountable, and protecting voting rights, and it has joined more than 90 community events so far. The full report is at cao.harriscountytx.gov.
From District H Council Member Mario Castillo: Nearly 300,000 Harris County voters are on the “suspense list,” which usually means the county needs to confirm your address. Being on it doesn’t cancel your registration, but you’ll have to fill out a residence form at the polls, so check your status before the Oct. 5 deadline. District H residents can also take a short survey on how the district’s Council District Service Funds should be spent in 2027.
So, what’s going on with….
419 Emancipation
What is it? 419 Emancipation is a facility at the corner of Emancipation and Harrisburg, designed as a routing center for people experiencing homelessness. The City of Houston owns it, and The Harris Center for Mental Health and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities operates it under a contract worth up to $39 million through April 2029. The facility isn’t meant to be a long-term shelter, but to connect people with better options. It began accepting residents on June 3, and city officials said it was full by mid-June.
What’s the latest? The city reports the center served more than 420 people in its first three months. Residents are concerned because the initial conversation was that the location was selected because the unhoused population was here, needed help, and would be the first to see the impact. However, residents are not seeing a reduction of people on the street in and around the neighborhood.
The Bastrop Promenade
What is it? The Bastrop Promenade is the green corridor in East Downtown leading to Shell Energy Stadium. A recent upgrade from Polk Street to Bell Street added playground equipment, lighting, seating, landscaping, drainage, and sidewalk improvements.
What’s the latest? The promenade hosted Houston’s FIFA Fan Festival for 34 days during the World Cup, and the grass was replaced with crushed granite for the event. After the festival, the East Downtown Management District’s board chose to keep the lighting, signage, and granite surface, saying it is more durable, drains better, and makes it easier to host markets, festivals, and events year-round. Many neighbors miss the grass and have pushed to restore it. The district says TxDOT will plant 100-gallon live oaks along the edges this fall to build shade over time, with exact dates depending on weather.
Polk St Closure
What is it? Polk Street will be closed to all traffic in November 2025 to make way for the George R. Brown Convention Center expansion, after City Council approved abandoning the street, with Councilmember Edward Pollard as the only no vote. East End residents have argued it cuts off one of their main routes downtown. As part of the deal, the city committed to a 13-member community advisory board of east-side residents and stakeholders, bilingual public engagement during construction, and an evaluation of Leeland Street as a two-way alternative to Polk.
What’s the latest? As of August 2026, Polk is closed to both vehicles and pedestrians between Chartres and Jackson, and walking and biking along that stretch has been discontinued. Cyclists are being rerouted between EaDo and Downtown via Rusk Street. One of the conditions the council attached to the closure was ensuring safe pedestrian access on Polk for at least one year after closure. Walking access has now been discontinued, less than a year in. Officials say the expansion will open in 2028, with remaining pieces done by 2038.
The Department of Justice grant
What is it? The DOJ’s “Model Cities Initiative” was announced in June 2026 and offers nearly $300 million to two to four cities. Houston considered applying for about $148 million. Council Member Amy Peck said it would cover public safety items such as reducing violent crime, teen violence, and domestic violence. The controversy is that the grant is tied to “immigration law enforcement,” and critics worry about what conditions the city would have to agree to.
What’s the latest? The Council pulled the application from its agenda for two straight weeks in September, and the DOJ’s deadline has since passed. As of this week, the mayor’s office says it is “not taking any action” on the application and hasn’t said why.
Updates from Neighborhood Organizations
From Strong Towns Houston: Park(ing) Day is Saturday, Oct. 3, 10 AM–2 PM at 3401 Harrisburg Blvd., where a single parking space becomes a pop-up park with live music, games, food, and drinks. It’s free, and the point is to show what Houston could do with land that parking mandates set aside. It’s part of Week Without Driving (Oct. 1–8), hosted by LINK Houston and Air Alliance Houston, which challenges Houstonians to get around by walking, biking, and transit. The week wraps up with a social at Axelrad on Oct. 8, 5:30–9 PM, and you can nominate Houston’s saddest sidewalk all week.
From the Houston Land Bank: HLB is taking proposals through Oct. 9 to design and launch a new community investment fund to finance development in historically disinvested Houston neighborhoods. Its newsletter also explains how brownfield cleanup has changed: contaminated sites aren’t always dug up and hauled away anymore. Cleanup now depends on the risk and the planned future use, and contamination is sometimes contained under pavement or buildings and monitored over time. That’s worth knowing for anyone following redevelopment of former industrial land in the East End.
From People for Polk: After 21 months fighting to keep the East End’s access to downtown, People for Polk is premiering a mini-documentary about the fight for Polk Street, produced by longtime member Marcie. The screening is Saturday, Oct. 3, at 6:30 PM at SESH (2808 Caroline St.), followed by a panel with activists, community organizers, and a sitting City Council member. Seating is limited; RSVP at beyond-the-lens-mh.netlify.app.
From Buffalo Bayou Partnership: East End neighbors can catch up on the parks taking shape east of downtown at Buffalo Bayou East: A Progress Report to the Community, on Tues., Oct. 27, at 6 PM at The Warehouse at Turkey Bend. Designers will share updates on Tony Marron Park, Japhet Creek Park, Turkey Bend, Garver Park, and the expanded hike-and-bike trails. It’s free with an RSVP.
Other October highlights:
- Oct. 18: Free KBR Kids Day at The Water Works, 11 AM–3 PM, with crafts, wildlife, and pumpkin decorating (costumes welcome)
- Oct. 24: A free outdoor screening of Deep in the Heart 2: Texas Rivers at The Water Works, 6:30 PM
- Late October: Spirits of the Bayou haunted boat tours and a Halloween morning Witch Paddle at Allen’s Landing
Free homebuyer workshops from TxDOT: TxDOT is hosting free workshops on affordable homeownership, covering homebuyer assistance, financial resources, and land bank and land trust options.
- Oct. 15, 6–8:30 PM: Greater Galilee Baptist Church, 4637 Gano St.
- Oct. 17, 9:30 AM–noon: The Deluxe Theater, 3303 Lyons Ave.
- Nov. 7, 9 AM–4 PM: Homebuyer Education Certification Class at The Deluxe Theater. Completing it may earn a certificate that counts toward qualifying for homebuyer assistance programs.
Ready to Serve volunteer event, Oct. 17: Harris County’s emergency management office, the City’s Department of Neighborhoods, and Volunteer Houston are recruiting volunteers to help the community prepare for and recover from disasters. The Volunteer Readiness & Engagement Event is Saturday, Oct. 17, 10 AM–3 PM, at Lincoln Technical Institute, 1100 Munger St., right here in the East End. Interested? Email recoveryoem@oem.hctx.net.
New neighbors: Iglesia San José Obrero: Iglesia San José Obrero, a Lutheran (ELCA) congregation at 1135 Jocelyn St., celebrates its grand opening on Sunday, Oct. 11. Pastor Gabriel Marcano invites neighbors, families, and community organizations to help welcome the church, which hopes to become a hub for faith, service, education, and neighborhood life.
Have a say in cleaning up Brays and Sims bayous: The Houston-Galveston Area Council and TCEQ are drafting a Watershed Protection Plan with voluntary, community-backed strategies to reduce pollution in Brays and Sims bayous and their tributaries. The next public meeting is Wed., Oct. 14, 5–7 PM, in person at Johnson Neighborhood Library (3517 Reed Rd., free parking) or on Zoom. Registration links are on the project website. Questions go to Cornell Evans at 713-499-6666 or cornell.evans@h-gac.com.
Disaster Preparedness Town Hall, Oct. 15: City Controller Chris Hollins and the Tejano Center are hosting a town hall on disaster preparedness, recovery resources, and assistance for Houston families. It’s Thursday, Oct. 15, at 6 PM at the Tejano Center, 2950 Broadway, and the first 100 people to RSVP get a free disaster preparedness kit. [RSVP link]
Shape Harris County’s flood plan: Harris County Flood Control District is finalizing its first countywide Flood Resilience Plan, due out in early 2027. So far, residents have said they want more education on flood risk, nature-based projects that double as parks, and stronger building standards. There’s still time to weigh in by taking the community survey at hcfcd.org.
City of Houston Solid Waste Operation Update
We learned some helpful information about Heavy Trash. First, at least for now, all tree waste and bulk waste will be picked up together. The schedule is still every other month, and pickups should be scheduled for August, October, and December. We are sharing the scheduled dates for each neighborhood below.
- East Lawndale – Heavy trash pickup scheduled for October 6
- Idylwood – Heavy trash pickup scheduled for October 6
- Broadmoor – Heavy trash pickup scheduled for October 7
- Country Club Place – Heavy trash pickup scheduled for October 7
- Eastwood (East of Lockwood) – Heavy trash pickup scheduled for October 7
- Eastwood (West of Lockwood) – Heavy trash pickup scheduled for October 2
*Please note these are estimates based on a few addresses. Want to check the schedule for your address specifically? Check out the address lookup tool.
Don’t forget that if your heavy trash is not picked up on the designated day, submit a 311 report to document it so Solid Waste has a record of where locations are missed.
Solid Waste Management Customer Service
The Solid Waste Management Department has a new Customer Service Line to better support residents with questions and concerns, including inquiries related to collection services, cart issues, recycling, and other issues.
Solid Waste Management Customer Service Line: 832-394-1453
Agents available Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
This line is intended for follow-up on existing 311 Service Requests.
Update from East End District
IMPORTANT UPDATE: TxDOT NHHIP Closure Update
The Navigation/Commerce underpass will be closed from October 26th through December 23rd for storm installation along St. Emmanuel.
Dates are subject to change, but not earlier, pending weather or unforeseen circumstances. Watch for detour routes coming soon. Please avoid the area during the closure if possible.
Street Closures & Projects
We have been trying to compile a list of all projects and closures affecting our area. This is a volunteer effort, and we might miss some.
- Mill and Overlay on 75th Street from Navigation Boulevard to Griggs Road – May-September 2026 (METRO)
- Mill and Overlay on Canal Street from Navigation Boulevard to 75th Street – June – December 2026 (METRO)
- Mill and Overlay on Capital Street from 75th Street to US 90 Alt/Wayside Drive – May–September 2026 (METRO)
- Mill and Overlay on Lockwood Drive from Minden Street to Interstate 10 – July–December 2026 (METRO)
- Mill and Overlay on Lawndale from Telephone to Wayside – City of Houston
- Mill and Overlay on Lockwood from Leeland to Harrisburg – City of Houston
- Mill and Overlay on Leeland from Cullen to Lockwood – City of Houston
- Total Road Closure – St. Emanuel Street, both northbound and southbound, will be closed between Polk and Clay – August 10, 2026 to October 31, 2026 (NHHIP)
- Total Road Closure – Chartres Street will be completely closed between Commerce and Runnels Streets. This closure will last through Sunday, January 31, 2027 (NHHIP)
- St. Emanuel Street at Franklin, and Commerce Street between Chartres and Hutchins will be closed from 9 am Tuesday, September 8, 2026, through 6 pm Friday, November 13, 2026.
- St. Emanuel Street from Polk Street to north of Leeland Street, and Bell Street from Chartres to Hutchins, September 11, 2026, through 6pm Monday, November 30, 2026.
- Rework water lines on Emancipation between St. Joseph and Texas, September -December 2026 (TIRZ 15)
- McKinney between Cullen and Dumble (North side), East End District, May 2026 – October 2026 (East End District)
- Small Diameter Water line replacement, Dumble, Curtin to Capitol – no update on timeline. (City of Houston)
Three City of Houston projects have no associated timelines. We contacted 311 and Public Works (which referred us back to 311) on August 12 and still haven’t received a response.
Upcoming projects we are aware of
- TIRZ 23 Telephone Road Redesign, Early 2027
- EED Fourcade Sidewalks between Telephone and Polk
- TIRZ 23 Polk St Sidewalks between Altic and Wayside
- Pct 2 – Re-imagine Milby Project: From Polk to Tony Marron Park
- All drainage redone
- Update street configuration
- Update landscaping to create more shade
- TIRZ 23 – Eastwood Park Improvements 2027
Railroad At-Grade Crossings & Grade Separation Projects
- Pct 2 – East End RAILS study – 2027 – 14 at-grade crossings to determine what is possible on the East End Triangle
- West Belt Improvement Project – 2029 – Underpass at York St. and Commerce St by Navigation
You can see all the METRO projects here.
You can see Harris County Precinct 2 projects here.
Houston First Corporation street closures here.
TxDOT NHHIP Project street closures here. (We are Segment 3)
Houston City Council actions in September
A $50M deal to permanently stop annexation of The Woodlands
The agreement, approved 13-to-1, eliminated the prospect of annexation and higher property taxes for the township of more than 110,000 people north of the city. Mayor Whitmire argued the city should take the $50 million because it might never get the chance again. It was controversial: Controller Hollins said that by giving up the previous arrangement, the city will lose about $130 million over the next 30 years, and District C’s Joe Panzarella, the lone no vote, worried the money will go into the general fund instead of a dedicated infrastructure fund. One thing to check before publishing: Houston Public Media says the $50M comes over four years, while Houstonia says three.
Kept meals and rides going for seniors
Council voted unanimously to approve a $6.7 million contract renewal extending senior meal and medical transportation services through September 2027. It keeps nine area organizations funded while the city completes a new procurement. Partners include groups like BakerRipley and the Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center.
Brought in help to speed up permits and inspections
Council unanimously approved an agreement with SAFEbuilt Texas LLC for on-demand services for Houston Public Works, with spending authority of up to $20.4 million over five years. The goal is to reduce backlogs and move projects through permitting and inspection more efficiently. The city orders work as needed rather than through a permanent contractor workforce.
New accountability for late campaign-finance filers
Under the new ordinance, the city secretary’s office must file a sworn complaint with the Texas Ethics Commission within five days when a Houston candidate misses a filing deadline. It passed 15-0, and the city secretary will also publicly list candidates who file more than one day late. Julian Ramirez put it on the agenda through the city’s Proposition A rule, co-sponsored by Joaquin Martinez, Amy Peck and Sallie Alcorn.
Parking tickets by mail
Under the unanimously approved ordinance, drivers will have 40 days from when a ticket is written to pay or contest it, and windshield tickets will still be allowed. It also updates rules on permits, enforcement technology, booting, and delinquent vehicles. This is a useful “what it means for you” item for readers.
Upcoming Meetings & Events
TIRZ 23 Harrisburg Redevelopment Authority
- Date: Monday, October 5, 2026
- Time: 12:00 PM
- Location: 3211 Harrisburg, Houston, TX 77003
Super Neighborhood 63 (Second Ward)
- Date: Saturday, October 5, 2026
- Time: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
- Location: 301 N Drennan St, Houston, TX 77003
East Downtown TIRZ 15 Board Meeting
- Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2026
- Time: 12:00 PM
- Location: 1000 Louisiana St Suite 6700, Houston, TX 77002
Downtown Redevelopment Authority / TIRZ 3 Meeting
- Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2026
- Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
- Location: 1221 McKinney Ste. 4250, Houston, TX 77010
Gulf Coast Rail District
- Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2026
- Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
- Location: 6922 Katy Rd. Houston, TX 77024
Downtown Super Neighborhood 61 Meeting
- Date: Monday, October 19, 2026
- Time: 6:30 PM
- Location: Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, 500 Clay St., Houston, TX 77002
Eastwood Civic Association Home Tour
- Date: October 17-18, 2026
- Time: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Houston Police Eastside PIP Meeting
- Date: Monday, October 19, 2026
- Time: 6:30 PM
- Location: 7575 Sherman St., Houston, TX 77012
Houston Police South Central PIP Meeting
- Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2026
- Time: 6:30 PM
- Location: 2022 St Emanuel, Houston, TX 77003
Idylwood Civic Club Meeting
- Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM
- Location: Forest Park Lawndale, 699 Lawndale, Houston, TX 77023
Magnolia Park Día de los Muertos
- Date: October 24, 2026
- Time: Parade at 10 AM, Festival 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Location: Hidalgo Park, 7000 Ave Q, Houston, TX 77011
EaDo Civic Club Meeting
- Date: Monday, October 26, 2026
- Time: 6:30 PM
- Location: St. Charles Studio, 912 St. Charles, Houston, TX 77003
Country Club Place Civic Club Meeting
- Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2026
- Time: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
- Location: 7037 Capitol St., Houston, TX 77011
Super Neighborhood 64 & 88 Meeting
- Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
- Time: 6:30 PM – 8: 00 PM
- Location: 7037 Capitol St., Houston, TX 77011
East End District Board Meeting
- Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026
- Time: 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
- Location: 3211 Harrisburg, Houston, TX 77003
East Lawndale Hallow’s Eve on the Hill
- Date: October 31, 2026
- Time: 6:00 PM
SAVE THE DATE
Sen Alvarado Health Fair
- Date: November 7, 2026
- Location: Baker Ripley, 4410 Navigation, Houston, TX 77011