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A new sculpture called the Arch of Time is coming to Mason Park on Houston’s East End, and it’s not your average piece of public art. This $20M installation isn’t just art—it’s a solar-powered sundial, community pavilion, and energy generator.

The 4th annual Art Bike Parade lit up #SD6 this morning! Thank you to everyone who came out to Fonde Park to showcase their creativity. Special thanks to HPARD, Houston Parks Board, The Orange Show, the Brown Foundation & Fonde Civic Club for bringing this event to life. Great to join

🌀 Houston, are you ready? Join us at the Disaster Readiness & Resilience Expo — Sat, May 17 | 10AM–3PM | George R. Brown Convention Center (Hall A). Free entry, expert tips, and resources for hurricane season. #HoustonReady #DisasterPrep

WEATHER UPDATE: The severe storm threat has been UPGRADED for much of SE Texas. Expect heavy rain, hail, and strong winds through Friday night. | TRACK THE LATEST: click2houston.com/weather/2025/0…

Congratulations to these remarkable students. Very proud to work with La Escuelita and Magnolia Arts. Thank you Christina Morales Ana Hernandez Joaquin Martinez for your support,

Another great Cinco de Mayo parade by LULAC District VIII! I loved seeing so many downtown celebrating Mexican heritage. Special thanks to Deondre Cardenas for letting me ride in his sweet truck! ¡Que Viva México!

Thank you to LULAC District VIII for the invitation to participate in LULAC’s Cinco de Mayo parade!! Cornelius Elementary’s Ballet Folklorico had a wonderful time! 🥳🇲🇽🎉 A huge thank you to the parents and to cornelius pto ❤️🐾 for their endless support!

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Edith Santamaria has worked at all levels of government. The Master of Public Policy alumna is chief of staff for Houston City Councilmember Joaquin Martinez. Her days vary from helping constituents and assessing infrastructure projects to administrative management. #IServeBecause

SAVE THE DATES: The City of Houston will receive $314.6M to support disaster recovery efforts following the 2024 Derecho and Hurricane Beryl. Virtual Community Meetings on June 10 & June 13. Visit our Disaster Recovery webpage to learn more: bit.ly/hcd-dr24 #HCD

We’re teaming up with Bike Houston, Fit Houston and Wellness on Wheels for an End of the School Year Community Bike Ride! 📍May 19 | 5:30PM - 7:30PM 🌳Mason Park to Smither Park | 12 miles Free helmets & snacks while supplies last, come ride with us! 🚴

🎉 Let’s Talk Budget, Houston! 🎉 Join BFA Vice Chair Mario Castillo and chair Sallie Alcorn for two budget town halls: 📍 THIS Saturday, May 17, 10 AM – Fonde Center 💻 Thursday, May 22, 6 PM – Virtual 💬 Share your thoughts and help shape the FY 2026 budget! RSVP 👇

Fallen firefighter Marcelo “Ox” Garcia was a pillar of Houston’s East End. He was a lifelong public servant—whether on-duty with Houston Fire Dept or off-duty giving back to his native #MagnoliaPark. Today we honored him, his family and his Station 23 brothers. May he rest in peace.

In a meeting with Council Member Joaquín Martínez, a strong advocate for inclusive economic development, Ambassador García-Peña discussed Colombia’s efforts to strengthen access for Colombian-owned small businesses to city-run start-up incubators and entrepreneurship programmes.

Proud to share that East Downtown—right here in District I—is the official Fan Fiesta Fest site for the FIFA World Cup 2026! The East End’s culture, energy, and love for fútbol make it the perfect place to welcome the world.

Come see us at the Disaster Readiness & Resilience Expo today until 3PM at the George R. Brown Convention Center! It’s free and family-friendly! We have lots of cool giveaways. Let’s prepare together.

Today, Juneteenth Houston hosted a press conference to emphasize the cultural and historical significance of Juneteenth. Juneteenth Houston outlined a series of upcoming events planned to bring together seven historic communities. The celebrations will feature parades, live

Thank you Joaquin Martinez for joining AT&T and Compudopt with the graduating class from AustinMustangsHISD. Congratulations and best wishes!

Storms can leave behind debris that blocks drainage channels. If you see fallen trees or obstructions, report it to HCFCD! 📍 hcfcd.org/service-request