The "Let’s Play Houston" campaign is officially underway! Over the next 2 years approx.$60 million in public & private funding will be used to upgrade 25 neighborhood parks! Here's the video recap with details from the Lawrence Park Groundbreaking:

It's 9/25 Day! 🦋As we remember the amazing Dolly Parton, we also know she would want us all to be prepared, safe and #READY365. Visit our website for preparedness tips on a variety of emergency situations: houstonoem.org

Don’t let the heat catch you off guard. Stay hydrated, limit outdoor activity during peak afternoon hours, and check on loved ones. 📲 Sign up for free Heat Alerts at houstonhealth.org to receive notifications when dangerous heat conditions are expected.

More ways to move, more ways to connect. 🚌 Starting Sept. 28, Community Connector will have extended hours, along with updated vehicles and technology to make your ride more convenient. Plan your trip: RideMETRO.org #HoustonMETRO #OnDemand #CommunityConnector

A familiar Downtown Houston space is starting to feel different! 😍👀🌳 Phase 1 of improvements at Tranquillity Park is complete, marking the first step in refreshing one of Downtown Houston’s most distinctive public spaces. Announced by @houmayor John Whitmire earlier this year, this first phase focused on creating a more welcoming experience while laying the groundwork for what comes next! 🙌 Improvements include: 👇 🪵 New composite decking over three existing fountain basins 💡 New tree lighting throughout the park and its perimeter 🧱 Repairs to pavers and select hardscape areas 👀 Removal of select walls to improve sightlines ✨ Power washing and general cleanup across the park This process has been intentionally collaborative, bringing together preservationists, historians, engineers, architects, and community partners to honor the park’s original vision while shaping its next chapter. As people continue to use and experience Tranquillity Park, future improvements will evolve based on how the space is received! 👏 Swipe through the before + after to see the progress taking shape. This is Phase 1, and there’s more to come as Tranquillity Park’s next chapter continues to evolve! 👉🤩 Visit dthplus.org/4d0bvmq to learn more about this project and to stay updated on it! ✅

Happy First Day of Fall, Houston! 🎃🍂 Fall has officially arrived in H-Town! Celebrate the season with pumpkins, festive fun, and skyline views at the Houston Pumpkin Festival! Learn more on the @VisitHouston website: visithoustontexas.com/event/…

In observance of Hispanic Heritage Month, Houston Healthy Hip-Hop presents a cultural dance workshop that introduces participants to traditional Mexican Folklórico dance. Register here: ow.ly/CxXV50ZPMhJ

First day of fall has us feeling like Tiffany the blue duiker… now if only the weather would get the memo. Zoo Boo presented by @kslaw opens Friday, Sept. 25 and runs through Oct. 31. Want early access? Become a Zoo Member and enjoy our first Zoo Boo Member Preview on Sept. 23.

🚆 See tracks? Think train. Rail Safety Week is a good reminder to stay alert around rail tracks. Every 3 hours in the U.S., a person or vehicle is hit by a train. Swipe through for a few rail safety tips.

It was great to visit 419 Emancipation and see the important work happening to support Houstonians experiencing homelessness.

The Houston Pumpkin Festival is BACK at Discovery Green! 🎃 🍂🤘 Enjoy pumpkin displays, photo ops, rides, boats & more! 📍 Discovery Green 📅 Now–Nov. 8 🎟️ $18 weekdays | $28 weekends | Kids 3 & under FREE! #ExploreHOU #HoustonTX #Houston

⚠️ The FBI will NEVER send you an email asking you to withdraw, transfer, or send money. 🚫 If you receive a call, email, or text saying it's from the "FBI" and that an "FBI agent" will pick up and/or safeguard money for you, IT'S A SCAM! Don't fall for it. 💡 Remember, the FBI will NEVER ask you for money or any type of payment.

What’s in YOUR “Go Bag”? 🆘 🎒🧳🛄 September is National Preparedness Month and having a stocked emergency kit is one way to be ready for any kind of disaster. For a list of important items go to our website: HoustonOEM.org/Prepare

Read more about how @GRBCC's expansion project is driving growth downtown. 👇 bit.ly/4hdwaEV

The groundbreaking start to what’s next 🪏

You may have noticed more of these around Houston. 👀 METRO now has nearly 95 perforated shelters across the service area. Their unique design is intended to prevent hot air from building up inside the shelter, helping create a more comfortable wait for customers.

Proud to join Council Member Martinez in honoring Paulina Dávila for more than 12 years of dedicated service to the Houston–Guayaquil Sister City Association, including serving as President since 2020.

🌟 Attention Sunnyside! 🌟 We are excited to announce that HPARD is hosting a community meeting to share the latest updates about our beloved community center and park! Your voice matters, and we want to hear from you! See you there!

Residents should not have to live with someone else’s dumped trash. I responded to a large dumping site in Kashmere Gardens. We’re working to remove illegally dumped debris quickly and with HPD to identify those responsible. Our neighborhoods deserve better.