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Community Events

Block parties, festivals, farmers markets, and the events that turn a neighborhood into a community.

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Orange Show Performances: Houston's Hub for Experimental Arts

Houston's most unique performance venue hosts experimental concerts, art showcases, and creative events in an unforgettable folk art setting.

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Harris County Precinct 3 Events & Registration

World Down Syndrome Day Resources and Activities

Mayor's Office of Special Events - Frequently Asked Questions

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Clinics, agencies, nonprofits, funders, and community groups

Health is delivered by many kinds of people and institutions. Start here to see who is providing care, organizing support, funding work, and shaping the system.

Harris County Commissioners Court

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Houston Public Media

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Request for discussion and possible action on the economic impacts of the 2026 FIFA World Cup for Harris County and the Harris County Sports & Convention Corporation (HCSCC).

Request that the County Judge execute an agreement with Houston Symphony to host free on-site and live-streamed musical performances at agreed upon Precinct 4 community centers, at no cost to the County.

Request for approval of an agreement with the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) to host the UNCF Walk for Education on September 26, 2026, at Tom Bass Park.

Request for approval for Houston Homeschool Athletics to hold the 11th Annual Texas Homeschool State Cross Country Meet at Spring Creek Park, including on-site collection of entry fees.

Levy Park (Event Pavilion) - Levy Park

Request by the Office of Management and Budget for discussion and possible action to approve an interlocal agreement, pursuant to Section 381.004 of the Local Government Code, with the Harris County Sports and Convention Corporation to provide a $4 million loan for lighting improvements at NRG Stadium.

Request for approval for Barbarians Rugby Club, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, to hold the Youth Rugby Summer 7’s Tournament at George Bush Park, including on-site vendors.

1,692,896 occupied units

Total occupied housing units

Source: U.S. Census Bureau / American Community Survey (ACS)

924,703 owner-occupied

Owner-occupied housing

Source: U.S. Census Bureau / American Community Survey (ACS)

768,193 renter-occupied

Renter-occupied housing

Source: U.S. Census Bureau / American Community Survey (ACS)

$235,300

Median home value

Source: U.S. Census Bureau / American Community Survey (ACS)

$1,269

Median gross rent

Source: U.S. Census Bureau / American Community Survey (ACS)

139,852 without internet

Households without internet

Source: U.S. Census Bureau / American Community Survey (ACS)

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Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston

Help for any Houston neighbor in need — food, immigration, housing, and more. Open to all.

IM Houston

Brings people of diverse faith traditions together for dialogue, collaboration, and service — including Texas's largest Meals on Wheels, refugee resettlement, and disaster volunteer coordination.

Keep Houston Beautiful

Keep Houston Beautiful is a nonprofit that works to make Houston cleaner and greener through community cleanups, recycling education, and neighborhood beautific

Texas House of Representatives

The lower chamber of the Texas Legislature

Eldridge / West Oaks

The Salvation Army Greater Houston Command

Houston Public Media

Houston Public Media is a nonprofit public broadcaster serving Southeast Texas with free local news, educational content, and NPR/PBS programming through TV 8,

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Local Initiatives Support Corporation

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Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for the Harris County Sports and Convention Corporation (HCSCC), on behalf of Harris County, to develop at least two alternative plans to re-envision, re-energize and plan for the future of the NRG Park complex, and seek substantial input and collaboration from the tenants, the Houston Texans and Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo to ensure optimal benefits for the County, the tenants, and the community. Those plans to then be evaluated by Harris County OMB, OCA, and CAO.

Request for approval for the American Contract Bridge League to collect membership dues onsite at the Richard and Meg Weekley Community Center.

Request for approval of funding up to $20,000,000 of improvements to County-owned facilities in Reliant Park managed by the Harris County Sports & Convention Corporation, including the Reliant Center Roof Replacement Project, Central Plant improvements, and other related capital projects, and authorization for the County to reimburse itself for the lawful expenditures of up to $12,000,000 of such costs associated with the Reliant Center Roof Replacement Project from the proceeds of tax-exempt debt to be issued by Harris County, Texas.

Request for approval of a Participant Agreement with Pride Houston, Inc., as modified by the County Attorney, regarding various county entities’ participation in the Houston LGBT+ Pride Celebration© on June 6, 2026.

Request that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Miracle Recreation Equipment Company to design, provide, and install playground equipment at Doss Park for Precinct 2 for the extended period of June 30, 2026 - July 31, 2026, with no increase in the total contract amount, and for the County Clerk to execute any applicable bonds to be received (250092), MWBE Contracted Goal: 11.09%.

Request for approval to cover costs associated with Precinct 4’s various community and business meetings, functions, events, presentations, conferences, training, emergency operations, and activities including food to promote good government, foster community engagement, and encourage positive public service in an amount not to exceed $150,000.00, for the period of October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2027.

Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Miracle Recreation Equipment Company to design, provide, and install playground equipment at Doss Park for Precinct 2 for the extended period of August 1, 2026 - August 31, 2026, with no increase in the total contract amount (250092), MWBE Contracted Goal: 11.09%.

Request for approval of an amendment to an agreement with the Houston Sports Flyers to extend the agreement until June 1, 2028.

Request for approval for Katy Girls Softball Association, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, to invite third-party vendors to be onsite at Paul D. Rushing Park during their sponsored events and league activities from summer 2026 through July 9, 2027.

Request for approval to use the department’s Procurement Card (P-card), purchase orders, and/or reimburse expenses, in an amount not to exceed $50,000, for the registration in community events and the purchase of food and beverages for community outreach events, internal staff training, and official meetings in FY27, October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027.

Request for discussion and possible action to approve an interlocal agreement, pursuant to Section 381.004 of the Local Government Code, with the Harris County Sports and Convention Corporation to provide a $4 million loan for lighting improvements at NRG Stadium.

Request for approval of an organizational framework clarifying the Harris County NRG Steering Committee and Working Group structures.

Request for approval to execute a concessionaire agreement with the South Houston Area Radio Control Society for use of the model airplane field in Tom Bass Regional Park Section II for a term of two years.

Request for approval of a renewal option with DC Export LLC for picnic tables, benches, and barbecue pits for Precinct 2 for the period of September 18, 2026 - September 17, 2027, at a cost of $61,511 (250122), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Drop Shipped.

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Harris County Precinct 3 Events & Registration

World Down Syndrome Day Resources and Activities

Mayor's Office of Special Events - Frequently Asked Questions

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