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Houston Health Department, partners announce free COVID-19 testing schedule for week of September 14
The Houston Health Department and its agency partners are announcing the schedule for sites offering free COVID-19 tests the week of Sept. 14, 2020. The week will offer more than 20 free testing sites across Houston, including four mega sites.
Houston Health Department
The Houston Health Department, in partnership with the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services and the State of Texas, will offer testing at the Southwest Multi-Service Center, 6400 High Star Drive. The site has a 1,250 daily test capacity and will open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
Appointments are available at www.doineedacovid19test.com. On-site registration is also available.
The department also offers free drive-thru testing at two other mega sites in Houston:
  • Delmar Stadium, 2020 Mangum Rd., and
  • Butler Stadium, 13755 S. Main St.
Each site will open Monday to Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. or until reaching daily capacity of 650 tests.
People wanting to get tested at Delmar Stadium can call the department’s COVID-19 Call Center at 832-393-4220 between 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. to receive an access code. Butler Stadium doesn’t require an access code, commonly referred to as an appointment.
The department will also offer testing Sept. 17-19 at three other of its multi-service centers. The sites don’t require appointments and open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. until reaching its daily capacity of 250 tests: 
  • Northeast Multi-Service Center, 9720 Spaulding, drive thru only,
  • Sunnyside Multi-Service Center, 9314 Cullen Blvd., walk up only, and
  • Third Ward Multi-Service Center, 3611 Ennis St., drive thru and walk up.
The department will set up a testing at the Multicultural Center, 951 Tristar Drive, City of Webster, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 15-19. Appointments are available by calling the department’s call center at 832-393-4220.
Texas Division of Emergency Management
Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) and the Houston Astros offer free COVID-19 tests daily at Minute Maid Park (Lot C), 2208 Preston. The testing site’s capacity is 2,000 tests per day.
The site features evening hours twice a week, eight drive-thru testing lanes and four walk-up testing lanes. It opens 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday through Tuesday and from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday. Spanish-speaking staff is available on-site.
Visit texas.curativeinc.com to set an appointment or obtain more information. On-site registration is also available.
TDEM and the department will also operate drive-thru testing sites on weekdays at: 
  • Bear Creek Islamic Center, 17250 Covent Drive,
  • LeRoy Crump Stadium, 12321 High Star Drive,
  • HCC - Northeast Campus, 555 Community College Drive,
  • HCC - South Campus, 1990 Airport Blvd.,
  • Northeast Multi-Service Center, 9720 Spaulding, and 
  • Sunnyside Multi-Service Center, 9314 Cullen Blvd. 
Sites that also open on Saturday are HCC - Northeast and HCC - South Campus. TDEM sites require appointments, available by visiting txcovidtest.org.
TDEM will operate a walk-up site that doesn’t require appointments at the University of St. Thomas’ Center for Science and Health Professions, 4201 Yoakum Blvd., from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 16-18.
United Memorial Medical Center
United Memorial Medical Center (UMMC) will offer weekday testing at drive-thru test sites at: 
  • Plaza Americas Mall, 7500 Bellaire Blvd.,
  • Houston Community College-Southeast, 6815 Rustic,
  • UMMC Tidwell, 510 W. Tidwell Rd.,
  • Forest Brook Middle School, 7525 Tidwell Rd.,
  • Cullen Middle School, 6900 Scott St., and
  • Griggs School, 801 Regional Park Dr. 
The sites don’t require appointments and offer testing from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. or until reaching daily capacity of 250 tests.
People needing information about UMMC test sites can call 1-866-333-COVID or visit ummcscreening.com.
Ibn Sina Foundation
The Iba Sina Foundation offers free tests with rapid results at two of its clinics, 5012 N. Shepherd Dr. and 11226 S. Wilcrest Dr.
Appointments for the Shepherd location are available by calling 832-426-3760 and appointments for the Wilcrest location are available at 281-495-7462.
Federally Qualified Health Centers
The health department is providing test kits, lab access and equipment to local Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) so they can expand their COVID-19 testing capacity. The centers and phone numbers people can call to set up testing appointments are: 
  • HOPE Clinic: 713-773-0803
  • Spring Branch Community Health Center, 713-462-6565
  • El Centro de Corazon, 713-660-1880
  • Avenue 360 Health and Wellness, 713-426-0027
  • Lone Star Circle of Care at the University of Houston, 346-348-1200, and
  • 480.Scarsdale Family Health Center: 281-824-1
FQHC patients pay what they can afford, based on income and family size, and are not denied services due to inability to pay or lack of insurance.
The department and its agency partners may shift locations and schedules of test sites to better meet community needs. Houstonians can visit HoustonEmergency.org/covid19 for current Houston testing sites and information about stopping the spread of the virus.
Information obtained through testing, treatment or services will not be used against immigrants in their public charge evaluation.
 
Media Contact:
Porfirio Villarreal
Office: 832-393-5041
Mobile: 713-826-5695
Scott Packard
Office: 832-393-5045
Mobile: 281-254-6403
The COH is providing free COVID 19 testing at the Multi-Service Center 6400 High Star, Houston Texas 77081, starting Tuesday September 15, 2020 thru Saturday September 19, 2020 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. There is no waiting and you do not need to pre register to get tested. Please contact the City of Houston Health Department for more information.
Apartment managers could you please advise your residents and possibly post this information in your offices.
Did You Know?
The 2020 election signage may be placed around the City beginning Sunday, Sept. 13. The MCTX General Election candidates on the ballot in order is as follows: 
Mayor
  • Fred G Taylor 
  • Robin J. Elackatt 
  • Yolanda Ford 
Councilmember At-Large Position #1
  • Vashaundra Edwards 
  • Reginald Pearson 
Councilmember At-Large Position #2
  • Chris Preston 
  • James Mable 
  • Lynn Clouser 
For additional details on the election, key dates, signage placement FAQs and more, visit the City Website.
Register to Vote: Fort Bend County | Harris County

CitizensNet Newsletter: NEIGHBORHOODS 08-17-2020
 
NEIGHBORHOOD MATCHING GRANT PROGRAM
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
Community-based nonprofit organizations invited to apply

Application Deadline - November 6, 2020
The 2020 application period for the Neighborhood Matching Grant Program is open! The program supports neighborhood beautification and improvement projects by providing dollar-for-dollar matching grant reimbursements ranging from $500 to $5,000. The application deadline is Nov. 6, 2020. 
Eligibility Requirements

• Neighborhood-based organizations and civic clubs with State of Texas 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) non-profit certification are eligible to apply. 

• Neighborhood-based organizations without official nonprofit status may apply in partnership with a 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) organization as co-applicant.
• Grant projects must represent a specific geographic area located within the Houston city limits.
The Neighborhood Matching Grant Program is administered by the Department of Neighborhoods in partnership with participating Houston City Council offices. The program is designed to encourage civic activity among neighbors, promote volunteerism, and support projects that contribute towards building stronger communities.
For the application form and guidelines, go to http://houstontx.gov/neighborhoods/Matching-Grant-App-Packet-FY2021.pdf.
 
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Carl David Evans,
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We are encouraging all residents to be tested for COVID-19.


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