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Because Houston has restricted use by its own residents, neighboring cities that buy Houston water ought to consider how they use it, some City Council members say.

Houston has limited lawn watering within the city limits to twice a week since August. The Chronicle reported Sunday that there are no such limits on residents of neighboring communities whose city halls or water agencies resell water purchased from Houston. Continue Reading »

As many of you know, I worked 27 years for the Houston Independent School District, beginning under Superintendent Billy Reagan. I first had this casserole at a potluck gathering in his office at the administration office. I thought it was so good, I asked for the recipe from Joe Angle, the Deputy Superintendent who brought it. The Noriega family has enjoyed it ever since.

Melissa
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Thanks to your vote and the support of our fellow Houstonians, I have been re-elected to serve on the Houston City Council.

Thank you for the faith you place in me as a community leader. I’m energized for a productive third term at City Hall.

I look forward to joining with you and others to tackle our city’s immediate problems and ensure Houston remains a great place to live, work and raise a family for years to come.

Thank you again for you friendship and support.

Melissa

The City Council elections are well on their way and members are busy as usual. Melissa Noriega, City Council Member At-Large Position #3 is maintaining her positive energy, composure and dedicated momentum during this busy time in an effort to continue serving Houston. The Venture spoke to Noriega and learned about her plans, her goals and give students political advice. Continue Reading »

It’s your voice and your vote. Several spots are up for grabs on the Houston City Council this election. And in the At-Large 3 seat race, you may recognize some familiar faces. Continue Reading »

13th Annual Houston Salutes American Heroes Veterans Day Commemoration and Parade
Houston City Hall Steps
Friday, November 11, 2011

Commemoration begins at 10 a.m.
American Heroes Parade follows at 11:30 a.m.
Free Parking will be available at the Theater District Garage from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Walgreens Veterans Health Fair 2011
Houston City Hall
Friday, November 11, 2011
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Walgreens will provide FREE flu shots and on-site health screenings for blood glucose testing, bone density, blood pressure readings, cholesterol checks, waist circumference, and Body Mass Index exams. The City of Houston’s Health and Human Services Department will provide Free HIV/STD and TB screenings.

AT&T Veterans Job Fair at City Hall
Houston City Hall
Friday, November 11, 2011
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Veterans seeking employment may attend the free annual job fair at Hermann Square around the reflection pool.Job Fair booths are free for hiring companies. Please contact Susan Bono at Susan.Bono@houstontx.gov
The following companies have jobs available and will have a booth onsite:

• AT&T
• Allied Barton
• Apache
• BMC Software
• City of Houston – Fire Department
• City of Houston – Human Resources Department
• City of Houston – Police Department
• Corporate Care
• DeVry University
• Edward Jones
• Enterprise Holdings
• Enterprise Products
• FMC Technologies
• Farouk Systems
• Goodwill Industries of Houston
• Halliburton
• Harris County Hospital District
• Home Depot
• JPMorgan Chase & Co.
• KBR
• METRO
• Mass Mutual
• NCO Group
• Navy Recruiting District Houston
• New England Financial
• Next Financial
• Port of Houston
• Randalls
• Reliant, an NRG Company
• Republic Services
• Resource MFG
• Rice University
• Rooms to Go
• Shell
• Silver Eagle
• Stage Stores
• Stevens Transport
• Stewart & Stevenson
• Stewart Title
• Valerus
• Wal-Mart
• Weiser Security Services Inc.
• Wells Fargo
• World Financial Group

City Council will consider taking over a historic but vacant and damaged building from Houston Independent School District in hopes of preserving it for community use. Continue Reading »

Houston City Council Member Melissa Noriega spoke to the CHIP interns about public service and leadership during the October session. A UH alumnus, Council Member Noriega discussed the necessity of connecting the academic community with the neighborhoods surrounding UH. Continue Reading »

For the past four years Houston has been well served in At-Large City Council Position 3 by Melissa Noriega. We recommend Noriega for a third and final term at City Hall. In her service on council, Noriega has demonstrated a welcome ability to be a team player and consensus builder in city government. Continue Reading »

What are you paying for garbage pickup? How about for having a fire department on call to douse your house if it goes up in flames? Continue Reading »