Cypress Edition | April 2024

Government

BY MELISSA ENAJE

Wellness on Wheels dates announced A free mobile health program is coming to every Harris County precinct this year o‰ering communities in need with various services, including fresh food boxes from locally sourced family-owned farms and preventive mammograms. Attendees will also have access to free dental screenings and vaccinations. Pet owners will also be able to bring their pets for vaccinations and microchipping. Dates to know While the Precinct 2 event took place March 9, locations for other precincts are still to be determined.

Master plan approved for lynching memorial site Harris County commissioners approved the master plan Feb. 27 for an area in downtown Houston that will be redeveloped into Remem- brance Park—a dedicated space where residents and visitors can commemorate the actions and struggles of those who fought for social justice. One of the park’s main focal points in the 7 6 4 5 Remembrance Park Master Plan

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master plan will be four markers recognizing four African-American men who were lynched in Harris County between 1890-1928, according to Harris County Precinct 1’s website. The big picture Precinct 1 o cials said the cost of the project will be determined once construction bids are taken in 2025. The project will be funded by regional park bonds, mobility funds and general funds, o cials said. While the project is currently in the design phase, o cials said it is anticipated to take at least four years, with completion projected for 2029.

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Initiative markers 2 Community welcome center 3 Re„ection pool 4 Performance space

• Precinct 1: June 8 • Precinct 3: Aug. 3 • Precinct 4: Dec. 7

NOTE: THE FULL LIST OF PROPOSED PARK FACILITIES CAN BE FOUND ON COMMUNITYIMPACT.COM SOURCE: HARRIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT AGENDA DOCUMENT COMMUNITY IMPACT

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