This Week: Voter Registration Deadline Approaching; District C Observes Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur; Houston Observes Domestic Violence Awareness Month; Sidewalk Construction in Timbergrove
Voter Registration Deadline Approaching
MONDAY, OCTOBER 7th is the LAST DAY to register to vote in the November election. Election Day is Tuesday, November 5th and Houstonians will vote in races for Mayor, City Controller, and all 16 Council Member seats.
Eligible voters must print, complete, and mail in a physical copy of a Voter Registration Application to the Harris County Tax-Assessor Collector and Voter Registrar’s office. Applications and instructions can be downloaded online and physical copies of the application are available at your local US Post Office, library, high school, Texas Department of Public Safety site, and other government offices.
District C Observes Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
Last weekend marked the commencement of the Jewish High Holy Days. The first of these is Rosh Hashanah, which began on Sunday, September 28th at sundown. Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year. Ten days later, Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, begins at sundown on Tuesday, October 8th. Those of the Jewish faith traditionally gather in synagogue for both Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur and refrain from work on these holy days. In observance of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, the District C office was closed on Monday, September 30th and will be closed on Wednesday, October 9th.
Houston Observes Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Mayor Pro Tem Cohen and Mayor Turner presented a proclamation to the Houston Area Women’s Center (HAWC) on Tuesday, October 4th in honor of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Joined by HAWC CEO Emily Dawn Whitehurst, Mayor Pro Tem Cohen emphasized the work they have done to drive society to acknowledge domestic violence as a problem affecting the entire community rather than simply a “women’s problem.” In 2018, HAWC helped 1,042 adults and children shelter safely; 4,455 adults and children receive counseling; and 1,641 adults and children with court services. Houstonians interested in joining the effort to eliminate domestic violence may contact the Houston Area Women’s Center at info@hawc.org or (713) 528-6798.
Sidewalk Construction in Timbergrove
On Monday, October 7th, the Public Works Department will commence construction on the intersection of Lindyann Lane and Foxwood Rd, in Timbergrove Manor Section 8, to replace sidewalks and wheelchair ramps. The project is expected to be complete by Wednesday, October 16th, weather permitting.
Imelda Recovery
Mayor Turner has announced that the City of Houston will not charge late fees on all residential water bill payments from September 19th- Novemeber 1st. Penalties on late water bill payments will resume on November 2nd.