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Mega Covid-19 testing site opening at Butler Stadium

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Mega Covid-19 testing site opening at Butler Stadium

The Houston Health Department and United Memorial Medical Center will open a new mega Covid-19 testing site on Wednesday, January 5, 2022.

The new drive-thru site is located at Butler Stadium, 13755 S Main St, and has capacity for approximately 1,000 daily tests. It will operate Mondays through Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Appointments are not required but available by calling 1-866-333-2684.

“As the omicron variant continues to spread in our community, we are working with trusted partners to meet the demand for COVID-19 testing. By opening new sites, we will offer additional testing by the Houston Health Department and affiliated partners,” said Mayor Sylvester Turner. “I encourage every eligible person, from a young age to adults, to get tested, vaccinated, and boosted. We need everyone doing their part to remain healthy and slow the virus from spreading to their family, friends and coworkers.”

The health department and Xpress Covid Testing are finalizing plans to open another mega site at the former Dave & Busters at 6010 Richmond Ave later this week. Details will be announced when finalized.

The department and its partners opened two mega testing sites last week.

A mega site at Delmar Stadium, 2020 Mangum Rd., opened in partnership with Curative on December 29 with a daily capacity of approximately 1,000 tests. The site requires appointments at Curative.com or by calling 1-888-702-9042. It operates daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

A mega site at Minute Maid Park Lot C, 510 St. Emanuel St., opened on December 30 in partnership with DAVACO and increased daily capacity to 1,000 tests this week. Appointments are required at mycovidappoitment.com or by calling 833-213-0643. The site operates from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and noon to 8 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays.

The health department offers testing at four multi-service centers and a network of dozens of sites affiliated with Curative and United Memorial Medical Center.

People can find health department-affiliated testing and vaccination sites, schedules, and appointment information at HoustonHealth.org or by calling 832-393-4220.

Hours of operation are based on each site’s daily capacity and may end sooner than scheduled.

Getting tested or vaccinated at health department-affiliated sites is free, and does not require proof of residency, citizenship, or insurance.

Free COVID-19 vaccinations and testing available at dozens of Houston Health Department-affiliated sites week of January 4, 2022 | 01-04-2022

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Free COVID-19 vaccinations and testing available at dozens of Houston Health Department-affiliated sites week of January 4, 2022 | 01-04-2022

 

The Houston Health Department is announcing the schedule for sites offering free COVID-19 vaccinations and testing during the week of January 4, 2022.

More than 20 sites offering vaccinations and more than 30 testing sites are on the schedule for the week.

Vaccination and testing at health department-affiliated sites does not require proof of residency, citizenship, or insurance.

Site locations, schedules, and appointment information is available at HoustonHealth.org or by calling 832-393-4220.

Fixed Vaccination Sites

Any dose of Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are available at the department’s fixed sites, located at:

  • Acres Home Multi-Service Center, 6719 W. Montgomery Rd.
    • Mondays, Thursdays: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
    • Tuesdays, Wednesdays 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
    • Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
  • Hiram Clarke Multi-Service Center, 3810 W. Fuqua St.
    • Tuesdays: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
  • La Nueva Casa de Amigos Health Center, 1809 North Main St.
    • Mondays, Thursdays: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
    • Tuesdays, Wednesdays: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
    • Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
  • Magnolia Multi-Service Center, 7037 Capitol St.
    • Thursdays: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
    • Saturdays: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • Northside Health Center, 8504 Schuller Rd.
    • Mondays, Thursdays: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
    • Tuesdays, Wednesdays 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
    • Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
  • Sharpstown Health Services, 6201 Bonhomme Rd.
    • Mondays, Thursdays: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
    • Tuesdays, Wednesdays 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
    • Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
  • Southwest Multi-Service Center, 6400 High Star Dr.
    • Saturdays: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • Sunnyside Health Center, 4605 Wilmington St.
    • Mondays, Thursdays: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
    • Tuesdays, Fridays: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
    • Wednesdays: 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
  • PlazAmericas, 7500 Bellaire Blvd.
    • Mondays-Saturdays: 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

Pop-up Vaccination Sites

The department and its partner agencies will offer Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson vaccinations at a pop-up site located at:

  • IDEA Spears, 2010 Spears Rd., 77067
    • January 5, 2022: 5-7 p.m.
  • Forest Lawn Missionary Baptist, 8101 Wileyvale Rd., 77016
    • January 6, 2022: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
  • Clemente Martinez Elementary School, 901 Hays St., 77009
    • January 6, 2022: 2-5 p.m.
  • Fondren Middle School, 6333 S. Braeswood Blvd., 77096
    • January 7, 2022: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
  • Whittier Elementary School, 10511 La Crosse St., 77029
    • January 8, 2022: 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
  • Crespo Elementary School, 7500 Office City Dr., 77012
    • January 8, 2022: 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
  • Piney Point Elementary School, 8921 Pagewood Ln., 77063
    • January 8, 2022: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
  • Mandarin Immersion Magnet School, 5445 W. Alabama St., 77056
    • January 8, 2022: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
  • Barrick Elementary School, 12001 Winfrey Ln., 77076
    • January 8, 2022: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
  • Bonner Elementary School, 8100 Elrod St., 77017
    • January 8, 2022: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
  • Patterson Elementary School, 5302 Allendale Rd., 77017
    • January 8, 2022: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
    • Walk ins only
  • McGowen Elementary School, 6820 Homestead Rd., 77028
    • January 8, 2022: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
    • Walk ins only
  • Sunny Flea Market, 8705 Airline Dr., 77037
    • January 9, 2022: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are authorized for ages 18 and up and Pfizer is authorized for ages 5 and up.

In-Home Vaccination

Free in-home COVID-19 vaccination is available to qualifying older adults, people with disabilities, and veterans.

People may call 832-393-4301 to about qualify for the program.

Testing Sites

The department and its partner agencies offer free COVID-19 testing sites across the city.

A list of testing sites and schedules is available at HoustonHealth.org or by calling 832-393-4220.

The CDC recommends people who have symptoms and most people who had close contact (within 6 feet for a total of 15 minutes or more over a 24-hour period) with someone with confirmed COVID-19 be tested for COVID-19 infection.

Vaccination and testing site schedules may shift during the week to meet community need. Find the latest information at HoustonHealth.org or by calling 832-393-4220.

 

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City of Houston Announces MLK Day Parade Plans and Names Johnson Space Center Director as 2022 Grand Marshal

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City of Houston Announces MLK Day Parade Plans and Names Johnson Space Center Director as 2022 Grand Marshal

Watch: Mayor Turner introduces Vannessa E. Wyche as the 44th Original MLK Jr. Day Parade Grand Marshal
Mayor Sylvester Turner and the Black Heritage Society today announced plans for the 44th annual Original MLK Day Parade.

This year’s parade will begin at 10 a.m., Monday, Jan. 17, starting at the intersection of Smith and Lamar streets in downtown Houston.

Vanessa E. Wyche, director of NASA’s Johnson Space Center, accepted the City’s invitation to serve as the 2022 parade grand marshal. In addition, the City will salute and honor African American astronauts who have or will travel to space in the future.

“I’m thankful to the City of Houston, Mayor Turner and Black Heritage Society for recognizing me and our African American NASA astronauts who can dream big thanks to leaders like Martin Luther King Jr. who had a bold vision for our nation. At NASA, we promote racial equality, eliminate barriers, and ensure fairness for all, and I’m looking forward to the day we land the first woman and first person of color on the lunar surface under Artemis,” said Vanessa Wyche, director of NASA’s Johnson Space Center.

Wyche is the first African American to lead NASA’s Johnson Space Center and the first African American woman to lead any NASA center. Her leadership comes when space travel inspires Americans young and old and takes our nation to greater heights.”January 17 is a time for our country and our community to honor Dr. King and his life’s work which he dedicated to equality and equity in areas like affordable housing, health care, equity, and voting rights,” Mayor Turner said. “This year’s parade grand marshal is someone who truly represents the best of Houston and reflects the dreams and soaring achievement Dr. King championed. By working together, there are no limits to what we can achieve.”

“I’m humbled and honored to be named grand marshal of the 44th Original MLK Jr. Day Parade and Celebration. Since the early days of the Mercury, Gemini and Apollo programs, NASA’s Johnson Space Center has been engaged in humankind’s greatest adventure of exploration by serving as a center of excellence for human spaceflight missions. This year is particularly special, as we celebrate our 60th anniversary in Space City,” said Wyche.

The president of the Black Heritage Society, Teresa Brewer, announced the organization has chosen Claude Cummings, Jr., Regional Vice President, Communications Workers of America (CWA), Gilbert Andrew Garcia, CFA, Managing Partner, and Al Kashani, President, Horizon United Group as co-grand marshals.

Parade sponsors include ATT, Radio One, and Allegiance Bank.

This year’s parade will kick off with Texas Southern University’s Ocean of Soul band, followed by dozens of colorful floats, marching bands, and special surprises.

“I am inviting people from the entire city to join us in unity to honor Dr. King,” said Mayor Turner.

The mayor is encouraging people to wear face masks and to get vaccinated, boosted, and tested for COVID-19 before participating in the parade or lining up downtown to watch it.

Houston Health Department, partner opening two additional mega Covid-19 testing sites

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Houston Health Department, partner opening two additional mega Covid-19 testing sites

The Houston Health Department and Xpress Covid Testing will open two mega Covid-19 testing sites on Thursday, January 6, further expanding access to meet high demand.

The health department and its partners will operate a total of five mega testing sites by Thursday, in addition to dozens of smaller sites across Houston. At full capacity, the health department’s network of affiliated sites will be able to test approximately 30,000 people each day.

“As the Omicron variant continues to fuel a surge in cases in our City, the Houston Health Department is working quickly to expand access to COVID-19 testing throughout our City,” said Mayor Sylvester Turner. “Every Houstonian deserves to have access to testing, especially those in our most vulnerable communities. As we continue to navigate this crisis, I ask Houstonians to keep each other safe by getting tested, vaccinated, and boosted. We need everyone doing their part to remain healthy and slow the virus from spreading in their homes and places of employment and houses of worship.”

Former Dave & Busters
A mega testing site will open January 6 at the former Dave & Buster’s at 6010 Richmond Ave. in partnership with Xpress Covid Testing. It will have a daily capacity of approximately 1,000 tests.

The site will operate Mondays through Saturdays in January from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Appointments are not required.

Kingwood Community Center
The department and Xpress Covid Testing will open a mega testing site at Kingwood Community Center, 4102 Rustic Woods Dr., on January 6. It will have a daily capacity of approximately 800 tests.

The site will operate Mondays through Saturdays in January from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Appointments are not required.

Existing Mega Testing Sites
The department partnered with United Memorial Medical Center for a new mega testing site at Butler Stadium, 13755 S Main St. It opened on January 5 with a daily capacity of approximately 1,000 tests. The site operates Mondays through Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Appointments are not required.

A mega testing site at Delmar Stadium, 2020 Mangum Rd., opened in partnership with Curative on December 29 with a daily capacity of approximately 1,000 tests. The site requires appointments via Curative.com or 1-888-702-9042. It operates daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

A mega testing site at Minute Maid Park Lot C, 510 St. Emanuel St., opened on December 30 in partnership with DAVACO and increased daily capacity to approximately 1,000 tests this week. Appointments are required at mycovidappoitment.com or by calling 833-213-0643. The site operates from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and noon to 8 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays.

Additional Testing Sites
The health department offers testing at four multi-service centers and a network of dozens of sites affiliated with Curative, United Memorial Medical Center, and Xpress Covid Testing. Sites, schedules, and appointment information are available at HoustonHealth.org or by calling 832-393-4220.

Health department-affiliated testing sites offer viral test that determine if a person is currently infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19. These PCR tests are conducted in certified laboratories and may average 48-72 hours for results, based on volume.

“It’s important that we use all available tools to reduce spread and that starts with getting vaccinated and boosted,” said Dr. David Persse, chief medical officer for the City of Houston. “With Omicron being much more contagious than previous strains and causing more breakthrough infections, testing is an important tool to slow the spread.”

Covid-19 vaccinations are available at health department sites across Houston. Locations and schedules can also be found at HoustonHealth.org or by calling 832-393-4220.

Getting tested or vaccinated at health department-affiliated sites is free, and does not require proof of residency, citizenship, or insurance.

Hours of operation are based on each site’s daily capacity and may end sooner than scheduled.

ParkHouston Educates Public About Fraudulent QR Code Scam

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ParkHouston Educates Public About Fraudulent QR Code Scam

The City of Houston urges the public to be aware of a scam involving fraudulent QR codes being affixed to on-street parking pay stations. These fraudulent QR codes link to a non-City-affiliated website or a fake vendor. A QR code (quick response code) is a two-dimensional barcode that when scanned by a mobile device can almost instantly link the user to a wide variety of information.

In the past three weeks, parking enforcement officers in both San Antonio and Austin discovered fraudulent QR codes affixed to on-street parking pay stations. While fraudulent codes have not yet been seen in Houston, ParkHouston urges residents to be aware and educate themselves on proper payment methods.

The City of Houston DOES NOT use QR codes on any on-street parking pay stations, nor does the City accept payments through QR codes. The City of Houston accepts four means of payment for parking: coins, bills or credit card at a ParkHouston pay station, or by using the ParkHouston app. ParkHouston urges residents to be aware and educate friends and colleagues on proper payment methods.

ParkHouston’s team is continuing to inspect the City’s more than 900 pay stations to ensure there are no QR codes affixed. Anyone who sees someone tampering with a pay station and is not a badged City of Houston employee should call 9-1-1. If you see a QR code of any kind on a pay station, please report it to parking@houstontx.gov or call 3-1-1.

HPD Kicks Off Campaign on Human Trafficking Awareness Month

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HPD Kicks Off Campaign on Human Trafficking Awareness Month

Beginning TODAY (Tuesday, January 4), the Houston Police Department kicks off its campaign for Human Trafficking Awareness Month.

Throughout the month, HPD’s Office of Community Affairs will post videos and “factoids” about human and labor trafficking to the department’s social media platforms.  Each video will feature a member of the HPD Vice Division, who will explain his or her role in HPD’s fight against human trafficking, and educate and empower members of our communities to end human trafficking.

Our first video, which introduces our Vice Division Commander, can be viewed here:

HPD Twitter: https://bit.ly/332wlAh

HPD Facebook: https://bit.ly/3EOll77

HPD Instagram: https://bit.ly/3FUG3mV

Human trafficking involves the use of force, fraud or coercion to obtain some type of labor or commercial sex act.  It can happen in any community and its victims can be any age, gender, race or nationality.  Trafficking is a serious problem that may be one of the fastest growing crimes.
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