Houston City Council Member Martha Castex-Tatum, District K

Thank you, President Cherrelle Duncan and the entire executive team for this recognition. Congratulations National Forum of Black Public Administators on 40 years of outstanding service and impact across the Greater Houston area.

It is truly a privilege to represent the community that raised me in the city we all love.

Congratulations to the remarkable scholarship recipients and my fellow honorees. Your hard work, leadership, and commitment to excellence inspire us all.

Keep rising. Houston is better because of you. 🖤

Our “All Things FIFA" newsletter dropped this morning!!If you aren’t subscribed to our District K newsletter, let’s change that today.

Make sure you know the game schedule, road closures and how to enjoy Houston on the world stage.

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All Things FIFA: District K Insider Email from Houston City Council District K Keep Up With What's Happening in our Community Dear District K Friends: On behalf of the City of Houston and District K, I am thrilled to welcome families

Congratulations to NFBPA Greater Houston on 4 decades of leadership, service, and impact.

Today I had the privilege of presenting a proclamation along with Mayor Whitmire, recognizing the 40th Anniversary of the
National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA) Greater Houston Chapter.

For four decades, NFBPA Greater Houston has helped develop leaders, strengthen public service, and create pathways for excellence in local government and public administration.

Congratulations President Cherrelle Duncan and the executive committee for your service. Here’s to honoring the legacy you’ve built and inspiring the next generation of public sector leaders.

We dove into the Budget Survey Findings Highlights from the “Your Two Cents Budget Survey” and 45th Kinder Houston Area Survey.

Shout out to the 24 residents in District K that made time to participate in the budget process. Respondents were asked whether they would like to see the city spend more, spend less, or spend about the same on 13 categories of major city-provided programs and services.

The summary makes some interesting points.

If you are not receiving our District K newsletter, we need to fix that. Let’s keep working together to make our district and our city better. Let me know what stood out the most to you on each survey.

Check out the results from both here:https://www.houstontx.gov/council/committees/bfacommittee/202606/Your-Two-Cents-Kinder-2026.pdf

📚 Houston Public Library Notice:

The Stimley-Blue Ridge Neighborhood Library is temporarily closed today, June 1, 2026, for scheduled maintenance.

If you need library services today, please visit one of these nearby Houston Public Library locations:

📖 Vinson Neighborhood Library
📍 3810 W. Fuqua, Houston, TX 77045
📞 832-393-2120
🕒 Mon–Thu: 10 AM–6 PM | Fri: 1 PM–5 PM | Sat: 10 AM–5 PM

📖 Walker Neighborhood Library
📍 11630 Chimney Rock Rd., Houston, TX 77035
📞 832-393-2410
🕒 Mon: 10 AM–6 PM | Tue: 10 AM–6 PM | Wed: 12 PM–8 PM | Thu: 10 AM–6 PM | Fri: 1 PM–5 PM | Sat: 10 AM–5 PM

Thank you for your patience as maintenance is completed. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Stimley-Blue Ridge Neighborhood Library soon!

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🌳 Happening Soon! 🌳

Join us at Beulah Maxie Park today, May 29, from 4–6 PM to help shape the future of your neighborhood park! Enjoy a community pop-up event featuring FREE Kona Ice, project updates, Q&A, giveaways, and an opportunity to share your ideas.

📍 Beulah Maxie Park
2625 Monticello Dr., Houston, TX 77045

Your voice matters—come out, connect with neighbors, and help make Beulah Maxie Park even better!

🗳️ After you vote today, stop by tonight’s Southwest PIP Meeting featuring the Houston Police Department K-9 Division!

Come hear directly from Houston Police Department officers about how the K-9 unit helps keep our communities safe through search operations, narcotics detection, and critical law enforcement support. Bring your questions, meet neighbors, and stay informed.

📍 Harold L. Preston Southwest Station
13097 Nitida St., Houston, TX 77045
🗓️ Tuesday, May 26, 2026
⏰ 7:00 PM

Light refreshments will be provided. This presentation is free and open to the public.

We hope to see you there!

📣 DISTRICT K COMMUNITY, WE ARE LIVE THIS EVENING!

Join us tonight for the Community Engagement Meeting hosted by the South Post Oak Redevelopment Authority, 5 Corners District, and Hiram Clarke/Fort Bend Redevelopment Authority!

🗓 Thursday, May 21, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 The FountainLife Center
14083 Main St., Houston, TX 77035

Come connect with local leaders, community partners, and organizations working to shape the future of our neighborhoods. Representatives from METRO, Houston Parks Board, Habitat for Humanity, Harris County Precinct One, District K, and more will be on site to share resources and hear directly from YOU.

Your voice matters. Your community matters. Your future matters.

One of the things I value most about serving Houston is the opportunity to experience the world without ever leaving our city.

Tonight, I had the honor of representing the City of Houston at the Israeli Independence Day celebration.

Thank you to Consul General Livia Link-Raviv for the gracious invitation and for welcoming us into an evening that was both meaningful and celebratory.

Hearing the Texas Southern University Choir sing in Hebrew was most impressive.

Even in complex times, there is value in gathering, in listening and in choosing connection over distance.

That spirit of resilience, reflection, and hope was felt throughout the evening.

That’s part of what makes Houston special.

There is one less abandoned building creating nuisance in our community.

Today the Civic Club leaders and residents in Mayfair park joined Mayor Whitmire and me for a much needed demolition at 5634 Maywood Drive in Fort Bend, Houston. This house has been abandoned for at least 10 years and the neighbors were happy to see it come down.

Thank you to the Houston Contractors Association for their partnership along with Houston Public Works, Department of Neighborhoods and everyone who worked to get to this day.

The work continues and together, we’ll keep making District K better.