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Hello Neighbor, This month we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and the contributions our Latino/Hispanic brothers and sisters have made to our society. Also this month, we've kicked off voter registration events in District D as well as in the Greater Houston area. Though many of us may have different political beliefs, it is important that everyone exercise their constitutional right to vote in the upcoming presidential election in November. As always, I encourage residents of District D and all Houstonians to get tested and take advantage of the new mega testing locations that recently opened around the city. Continue to remain optimistic as we fight this pandemic. Wishing all of you great health, safety, and happiness. We are Houston strong and in this together.   In the spirit of service, Dr. Carolyn Evans-Shabazz, Council Member, District D Register City of Houston's Cite and Release Program Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 29, Houston Police officers will be able to issue citations instead of arresting individuals for certain Class A and Class B misdemeanors. I signed Executive Order No. 1-68 Monday afternoon, authorizing the City of Houston to join Harris County's Cite and Release Program. Watch Video Houston Public Works Tackles Long Over Due Street Repair HOUSTON — The city of Houston has launched a new effort to upgrade its streets more quickly and ensure they last longer. The head of Houston Public Works says they'll now be able to get to every major street once every 40 years instead of once every 110 years. Read More Know Your Rights The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a nation-wide temporary eviction moratorium for certain tenants through December 31, 2020. Additionally, the Texas Supreme Court has issued an order in support of the CDC's declared moratorium. If you need help, call the Eviction Defense Coalition Hotline: 713-982-7340. Learn More Farewell To Fiesta Midtown The former Fiesta Mart in Midtown will be the new home of Greentown Labs Houston, a clean energy incubator that hopes to establish Houston, whose roots are firmly planted in fossil fuels, as an epicenter of clean energy. Read More Apply Rental Assistance Helps District D Resident Avoid Eviction Council Member Carolyn Evans-Shabazz pictured speaking with District D constituent who received rental assistance check made payable to landlords/property owners. "I challenge anyone who wants to bless someone impacted by this eviction crisis to reach out to my office", stated Council Member Carolyn Evans-Shabazz. New Houston Zoo Exhibit South America’s Pantanal will allow guests to explore the tropical wetlands of Brazil right here at the Houston Zoo. Guests will encounter a set of rustic buildings, set on piers, evoking the eco-lodges that can be found alongside the rivers and streams in the Northern Pantanal region. Get Tickets District D Encourages Constituents To Register To Vote Council Member Carolyn Evans-Shabazz, District D co-sponsors drive-thru voter registration campaign with Houston Area Urban League Guild, NAACP Houston Branch, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity with special guest attendee Mayor Sylvester Turner. View Pictures Huge Turnout for Cuney Homes Back-To-School Distribution Volunteers from across Houston — Mormon missionaries; representatives of House of Charity and My Voice Counts, two groups dedicated to serving the community in Third Ward; and a large contingent from the Phi Beta Sigma fraternity came to support the Cuney Homes COVID-19 Relief/Back To School Distribution event. Read More Locate Polling Location Nearest You ! Houston Matters w/ Craig Cohen On Tuesday’s show: Using plasma for early COVID-19 treatments, Council Member Carolyn Evans-Shabazz answers your questions, an interactive exhibit on Nelson Mandela, and the warning signs of suicidal behavior and how to help. Listen to Segment ABC13 BLM Virtual Town Hall Eyewitness News anchors Melanie Lawson and Chauncy Glover gathered community leaders in Houston for a town hall measuring the effectiveness of international demonstrations since his death, and the barriers to social justice that remain. Watch Virtual Town Hall The Damien Jones Podcast Political strategist Damien Jones breaks down today's burning questions with City of Houston Council Member Carolyn Evans-Shabazz, District D. Topics include educaton, career and pressure to serve the Distcit D community. Watch Podcast Council Member Carolyn Evans-Shabazz City Hall Annex, 900 Bagby, First Floor. Houston, Texas 77002 Email: districtd@houstontx.gov