Sisters Network Breast Cancer Walk

Sisters Network® Inc. (SNI) is a leading voice and the only national African American breast cancer survivorship organization in the United States. The event took place at Discovery Green on Saturday, April 5.

BARC Mega Adoption Event - May 3

BARC is having a mega adoption event on May 3rd in the Heights across from Natural Pawz at Chase Bank, located at 500 W. 19th Houston 77008 from 11am to 5pm! Half off all regular adoption fees. The adoption package includes spay/neuter surgery, a microchip, a one year pet license and age appropriate vaccinations. Come out and join us for adoptions, festivities, food and more!

Doggy Party on the Plaza Parade

Mayor Annise Parker served as the “Rescue Me!” Parade Grand Marshal to help support Houston’s rescue message. The event took place at City Centre on Saturday, April 5.

SundayStreetsHTX Continues May 4

SundayStreetsHTx will open White Oak, Westheimer and Washington/Market Square to bicyclists and pedestrians on the first Sundays in April, May and June 2014, respectively. The streets will be open from 11 am – 3 pm.

Tour de Houston

The annual Tour de Houston Presented by Apache Corporation bike ride took place Sunday, March 16, starting and ending at City Hall. Click this graphic to view the photo gallery.

Mayor and EPA Admin Tour Buffalo Bayou Project

Mayor Annise Parker welcomed EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy to Houston and gave her a tour of the Buffalo Bayou Park construction project, and highlighted Bayou Greenways 2020. The Mayor serves on the President’s State, Local, and Tribal Leaders Task Force on Climate Preparedness and Resilience.

City Hall Farmers Market Spring Season

Just in time for this week’s beautiful spring weather, the City Hall Farmers Market will re-open Wednesday, February 19th. The public can enjoy a variety of locally prepared ready-to-eat or packaged to-go foods, pick up farm-fresh weekly groceries and at the same time support sustainable food, all amidst Houston’s dramatic downtown urban setting.

Trade Mission to South Africa

In South Africa with the International Trade Delegation of the Greater Houston Partnership, the Honorable Patrick Gaspard, U.S. Ambassador to South Africa, for the C40 Cities Conference, at Sandton Convention Centre

Meet and Greet With Cub Scout Pack 455

Mayor Parker met with members of Cub Scout Pack 455 on January 27. The Pack has served the boys of Westbury for 52 years.

Emancipation Park Groundbreaking

“We are excited to begin the renovation of Emancipation Park,” said Mayor Parker. “This project recognizes the foresight of the founding fathers who created this park. When completed, we expect Emancipation Park to be a place where people from across the nation will come to celebrate and learn about its history and the freedom it stands for.”

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Being part of the city workforce is more than just doing a job – it's like being part of a family. Join our family as we work toward making Houston a better place to live. Follow us on Facebook for job tips, notices and more.

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Whether it's new sidewalks, pothole patches or street repairs, we always strive to get the job done right, but we are human and there may be times when we make mistakes. Did we get it right on your street? Grade our Work with a call to the 3-1-1 Citizens Helpline or a comment to the Public Works and Engineering's Facebook page. Just click this graphic!