06/01/2026
HOT OFF THE DIGITAL PRESS: NEWSCASTER JUNE/JULY 2026
Hoping that you enjoy this new digital issue of the Newscaster. The cover story is especially timely for predicted El Niño conditions on our summer lawns.
https://heyzine.com/flip-book/a4f89e7a3e.html
05/07/2026
FYI
MAY 11 SBISD BOARD MEETING AGENDA ITEM:
CLOSURE OF NORTHBROOK MIDDLE SCHOOL RESOLUTION:
Request for Approval of Resolution to Close Northbrook Middle School
The SBISD Board of Trustees Meeting on Monday, May 11 at 6 p.m.
Location -Wayne F. Schaper, Sr. Leadership Center, Board Room, 955 Campbell Rd, Houston, TX 77024-2803
Agenda Link: https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/889?meeting=743555
05/07/2026
MEMORIAL DAY TRASH SCHEDULE: City of Houston
HOUSTON — The City of Houston Solid Waste Management Department (SWMD) announces an adjusted curbside collection schedule in observance of Memorial Day. Curbside services and facility operations will follow the schedule outlined below.
MONDAY, May 25, 2026 (Memorial Day)
• No curbside collection. (Monday customers set carts out on Tuesday.)
• All facilities and administrative offices are closed, including Residential Drop Off Centers, Environmental
Service Center, Westpark Recycling Center, and Reuse Warehouse
TUESDAY, May 26, 2026
• Monday collections serviced (Tuesday customers set carts out Wednesday.)
• All facilities and administrative offices reopen, including Residential Drop Off Centers, Environmental Service Center, Westpark Recycling Center, and Reuse Warehouse
WEDNESDAY, May 27, 2026
• Tuesday collections will be serviced
THURSDAY, May 28, 2026
• Regular collection schedule resumes
05/01/2026
SBISD BOARD CANDIDATE RUNOFF ELECTION - MAY 2nd
Voting locations for the runoff SBISD board candidates on Saturday May 2nd are linked to your street address. You will need to look up the appropriate school voting location for your address.
resources.finalsite.net
04/22/2026
IMPORTANT!!
SBISD announcement of potential closure for Northbrook Middle School. This to be part of the April 27, 2026 meeting agenda. And the agenda should be available on April 24.
The below photo is an email screenshot, so the links are NOT hot, but we are including the agenda download link for accessing the agenda which is to be posted by 6:00 pm on April 24:
https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/889
No vote is to be taken on this agenda item at the April 27, 2026 meeting, but the item may be voted on at the May 11, 2026 workshop. Please read the below screenshot to further understand.
Questions: [email protected]
04/22/2026
Don't forget early voting is still possible for SBISD Board of Trustees, positions 1 and 2. The link lists candidates and provides early voting locations and schedules.
Current Elections - Spring Branch Independent School District
Current Elections - Spring Branch Independent School District
04/21/2026
This morning, the Texas Water Development Board voted to authorize a $5 million agreement with the City of Houston for the Spring Shadows Drainage and Paving Project.
I was glad to secure this funding in our state budget to support our community's flood mitigation efforts! This project will reduce localized flooding, improve stormwater flow, and provide relief to approximately 7,300 residents.
City Council Member Amy Peck
04/21/2026
Very cool!
Did you know you can follow City Council meetings in your preferred language?
The City of Houston offers free translation and interpretation services to help ensure that everyone can stay informed and engaged, regardless of their language.
Try it today: https://events.boostlingo.com/event/hqqjuv/listener
04/09/2026
APRIL GREETING:
SEE YOU AT OUR MEETING !
SSCA General Meeting
April 14 (7:00 pm)
John Knox Presbyterian
2525 Gessner (Fellowship Hall)
Guest Speakers:
1) Harris County Precinct 5 Constable Terry Allbritton
The impact of HB 26 (89th Leg., 2nd C.S.) on the costs of the Contract Deputy Program
2) Vice-Mayor Pro Tem, Amy Peck
Status of the appointment-based heavy trash pickup system, and current issues in the Public Safety and Quality of Life Committees