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Texas Energy Star Tax-Free Weekend Saves Money on Appliances

Save state sales tax on Energy Star appliances during Memorial Day weekend, helping Houston families cut energy bills year-round.

Houston Public Media

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Galveston Beach Seaweed Cleanup Program

Galveston crews carefully remove smelly seaweed from beaches while protecting marine wildlife that lives in it.

Houston Public Media

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🌆 Why Volunteer in Houston? - Volunteer Houston

Volunteer Houston connects residents with flexible local service opportunities — virtual, in-person, and everything in between.

Volunteer Houston

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Galveston Mayor Reflects on Six Years of Leadership

Outgoing Galveston Mayor Craig Brown reflects on six years of leadership, highlighting financial improvements and cruise industry growth that benefit the region

Houston Public Media

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Weekend Retreats for Parents of Kids with Down Syndrome

DSDN weekend retreats for parents of kids with Down syndrome — Mom retreat in Arizona, Dad retreat in Minnesota in 2026.

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WeekEnd Group

Alcoholics Anonymous meeting — Saturdays at 7:00 p.m. · Online

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Rockin' Mom Retreat for Moms of Kids with Down Syndrome

A weekend retreat for moms of children with Down syndrome, hosted by DSDN in Phoenix, AZ, September 24–26, 2026.

Dsdn

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Community Tree Planting Days

Join neighbors monthly to plant trees across Houston - all tools provided, no experience needed, just show up to help our city grow greener.

Trees for Houston

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Monthly Volunteer Workdays

Join neighbors every third Saturday to help keep Buffalo Bayou Park beautiful through hands-on volunteering - ages 9 and up welcome.

Buffalo Bayou Partnership

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FLG Zoom Meeting

Alcoholics Anonymous meeting — Thursdays at 6:30 a.m. · Welcome Home Group

Welcome Home Group

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FLG Zoom Meeting

Alcoholics Anonymous meeting — Wednesdays at 6:30 a.m. · Welcome Home Group

Welcome Home Group

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FLG Zoom Meeting

Alcoholics Anonymous meeting — Saturdays at 7:00 a.m. · Welcome Home Group

Welcome Home Group

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FLG Zoom Meeting

Alcoholics Anonymous meeting — Sundays at 7:00 a.m. · Welcome Home Group

Welcome Home Group

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FLG Zoom Meeting

Alcoholics Anonymous meeting — Mondays at 6:30 a.m. · Welcome Home Group

Welcome Home Group

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FLG Zoom Meeting

Alcoholics Anonymous meeting — Fridays at 6:30 a.m. · Welcome Home Group

Welcome Home Group

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FLG Zoom Meeting

Alcoholics Anonymous meeting — Tuesdays at 6:30 a.m. · Welcome Home Group

Welcome Home Group

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Spanish-speaking Training Coordinator (Dallas, Harris, or Bexar County | Texas Organizing Project

TOP seeks a bilingual Training Coordinator in Dallas, Harris, or Bexar County to develop staff and member training for a statewide justice organization.

Texas Organizing Project

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Getting financially stable — a five-step path

BakerRipley's free five-step program helps Houston families build financial stability through coaching, budgeting, and connecting to community resources.

BakerRipley

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Harris County Helps Provide Security for Galveston Jeep Weekend Event

Harris County Sheriff's Office will help Galveston County provide security during Jeep Weekend 2026, strengthening regional law enforcement partnerships.

Harris County Commissioners Court

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Harris County Partners with Houston Food Bank for Kids Cafe Program

Harris County renewed its partnership with Houston Food Bank to provide free after-school meals and programming for children across our community.

Harris County Commissioners Court

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Soccer Fields Partnership Opens Youth Recreation at Juvenile Center

Harris County partners with Houston reVISION to open soccer fields for youth programs at the Juvenile Probation Department on Chimney Rock Road.

Harris County Commissioners Court

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New Home Construction and Homeownership

Houston Habitat helps working families build and buy their own affordable homes through partnership, sweat equity, and zero-interest mortgages.

Houston Habitat for Humanity

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Hatch Youth Program

Houston's oldest LGBTQIA+ youth program provides safe social spaces, educational programs, and support for young people ages 7-20.

Montrose Center

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Harris County Parks - Outdoor Recreation and Community Spaces

Harris County operates dozens of parks with sports fields, trails, lakes, and nature centers providing free outdoor recreation for our families.

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Harris County Commissioner Precinct 4 > Explore > Day Trips

Harris County Precinct 4 offers senior bus day trips with online forms for coordinators, reservations, and itineraries.

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HIV/AIDS Care and Prevention

Get free, confidential HIV testing and treatment at 40 Legacy locations across Houston - walk-ins welcome, no insurance needed.

Legacy Community Health

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Mental Health Counseling for All Ages

Professional mental health counseling in six languages with affordable sliding scale fees for all Houston families.