Houston City Council Member Martha Castex-Tatum, District K

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.

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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!

08/17/2026

📣 HAPPENING TODAY IN DISTRICT K‼️

Join us for the Super Neighborhood 40 Community Meeting at Hiram Clarke Multi-Service Center. Come meet the Board of Directors and community delegates, hear what is ahead, and make your voice heard as we shape the future of our community!

📍 3810 W. Fuqua St.
🕕 6 PM | Refreshments served

Your voice matters. See you there! 🏘️💙

08/15/2026

🌿 HAPPENING TODAY IN DISTRICT K! 🌺

Come out and support the Westwood Civic Club Summer Plant Sale Fund-Raiser:

⏰ Today, Saturday, August 15, 9 AM–1 PM
📍4070 Nenana Dr., Houston, TX

🌱 Shop bedding plants, Texas natives, roses, hibiscus, herbs, indoor plants, garden soil, mulch and more!

🪴 “Plant Now for Fall Color!”

08/04/2026

🌳 Help Shape the Future of Our Community! 🌳

Join the Community Beautification Project and share your ideas to help beautify and strengthen our neighborhoods.

📅 Today, August 4
🕕 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 The FountainLife Center
14083 S. Main Street, Houston, TX 77035

Your voice matters! Come connect with neighbors, share your vision, and help create a more vibrant District K. Light refreshments and live translation will be available.

08/01/2026

🎒📚 Happening TODAY in District K! 📚🎒

Join the Jarred Vanderbilt Foundation for the 6th Annual Backpack Giveaway!

🗓 Today, August 1, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Marian Park Community Center
11000 S. Gessner Rd., Houston, TX 77071

Families can enjoy:
🎒 FREE school supplies
✂️ FREE haircuts
🛒 Groceries
🎁 Prizes
🍔 Food & more
🚁 FREE Youth STEM Drone Sessions

Help your students get ready for a successful school year while enjoying a fun day filled with community resources and activities.

We look forward to seeing our District K families there! 💙💛