A dedication ceremony will be held in May for the new Houston Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

The Houston Food Insecurity Board, Whirlpool Corporation and the Houston Food Bank will announce the launch of the “100 Pantries in 100 Days” initiative Tuesday to address food deserts in the Houston area.

In an effort to combat crime, a Houston city council member says license plate readers will be installed throughout his district.

HOUSTON – Thursday morning Council Member Edward Pollard unveiled and demonstrated a new online reporting platform as part of the District J Patrol initiative. “The concept of the District J patrol was born out of directly hearing from residents on issues they were facing, regarding lower-level quality of life crimes and violations that plague our community,” said Pollard. Pollard hopes this new online platform will improve policing and community relations in District J. “My vision is for District J patrol to be the new modern approach to community policing where residents work collaboratively with law enforcement to build more trust in the neighborhoods they serve,” said Pollard. If you live in District J and want to use the reporting platform or just want to check it out head to www.DistrictJPatrol.com

Michael Cook with the U.S. Census Bureau said the aim to make sure that anyone who hasn’t responded to the 2020 census does so soon. On March 31, 2021, the Census Bureau will send redistricting counts to the states based on population changes. What is Stronger Houston? In our series “Stronger Houston,” we examine issues impacting people inequitably by race, gender, income, age, geography, religion, and other factors. We strive to not only raise awareness but also focus on solutions, resources available, and the people and groups working to reduce the disparity and ultimately create a stronger Houston.