Dear District K Friends!

As we count down to 2025, I want to take a moment to wish you and your loved ones a safe, joyful, and prosperous new year.

If you’re celebrating tonight, please do so responsibly. Whether you’re attending a gathering, enjoying professional fireworks, or toasting to new beginnings, let’s make safety a priority. If you’re driving, remember to designate a driver or use a rideshare service to ensure everyone gets home safely.

The start of a new year is a chance for fresh goals, new opportunities, and stronger connections. I look forward to continuing to serve and work alongside you to make 2025 a year of growth and success for our community.

Here’s to a bright year ahead filled with health, happiness, and hope!

In service,

Martha
 

Holiday Schedule:
Trash Collection & Facility Hours
In observance of the City of Houston’s approved holidays for New Year’s Day, collection services will follow adjusted schedules. Residents are encouraged to review the changes to curbside collection services listed below.

 JANUARY 2025

Wednesday, January 1, 2025: (New Year’s Holiday)

  • CITY HOLIDAY: No Collections on New Years’s Day.
  • All facilities and administrative offices will be closed.
  • Important: Tree waste collection will be delayed this week.

Thursday, January 2, 2025:

  • Collections: Thursday’s recycling, garbage, yard waste, and Wednesday’s tree waste routes will be serviced.
  • All facilities, including Neighborhood Depositories, Recycling Centers, and administrative offices, will reopen.

Friday, January 3, 2025:

  • Collections: Friday’s recycling, garbage, yard waste, and Thursday’s tree waste routes will be serviced.

Saturday, January 4, 2025:

  • Friday’s bulk waste routes will be serviced.

For more information:Solid Waste Management Department
 

Plan to Attend: CenterPoint Energy Community Update
We’re excited to invite you to an important community update hosted by State Representative Alma Allen and Mayor Pro Tem Martha Castex-Tatum.

Join us as CenterPoint Energy provides valuable insights into electric service and reliability, addressing key topics that matter to our community.

📍 Location:
Hiram Clarke Multi-Service Center
3810 Fuqua St., Houston, TX 77045

📅 Date:
Wednesday, January 8, 2025

⏰ Time:
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear directly from CenterPoint Energy and have your questions answered. Your voice matters, and we look forward to seeing you there!
 

Cast Your Vote for Walker Library
Walker Library is in the running for the ULI People’s Choice Award, and we need YOUR support to win! 🎉

This is your chance to help shine a spotlight on the amazing work libraries do to educate, connect, and inspire our community. Every vote counts, and it only takes a minute to make a big impact!

🗓️ Deadline: January 17, 2025

📲 Vote here: Vote for Walker Library

Let’s show everyone why Walker Library is a treasure in our community. Vote today, and spread the word!

#WalkerLibrary #PeoplesChoice #VoteNow
 

City of Houston Opens 22 Christmas
Tree Recycling Locations
The City of Houston’s Solid Waste Management Department (SWMD) invites residents to recycle their live Christmas trees and make this holiday season a little greener. Recycling your tree helps reduce landfill waste while producing mulch and other valuable landscaping materials.

From Thursday, December 26, 2024, through Friday, January 24, 2025, SWMD will offer 22 convenient tree recycling drop-off locations across Houston. Residents can also recycle live trees through the city’s curbside tree waste collection program. Let’s work together for a sustainable holiday season!

To prepare a tree for recycling:

  • Remove all lights, ornaments, tinsel, wire, nails, and stands.
  • Ensure the tree is not flocked, painted, or artificial, as these cannot be recycled. 

Save the Date: 34th Annual Treecycling Event

Celebrate sustainability with City officials, Reliant Energy, Living Earth, and the Houston Parks & Recreation Department as we give the City Tree a second life as mulch for parks and green spaces.

  • Date: Tuesday, January 7, 2025
  • Time: 10:00 a.m.
  • Location: City Hall Reflection Pool

Tree Recycling Times and Locations
 

Get Ready for Free Community Shred Day
It’s time to clear the clutter and protect your privacy! Join us for Free Community Shred Day, hosted by Mayor Pro Tem Martha Castex-Tatum.

📅 When: Saturday, January 25, 2025

⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

📍 Where: Westbury United Methodist Church
5200 Willowbend Blvd., Houston, TX 77096

📅 Save the Date – Fort Bend County Event: Saturday, February 1, 2025

⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

📍 Where: Ridgemont Community Center
5107 Ridgecreek Circle, Houston, TX 77053

Bring all your paper documents—old bills, receipts, or anything with sensitive information—for secure shredding. (Paper only, please!)

Start gathering your stacks now, and let’s make room for a fresh start in 2025! We can’t wait to see you there!

#ShredDay #DistrictK #CommunityEvent