Providing updates and information from the office of Harris County Precinct 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia. For Commissioner’s Personal Feed:
@adriangarciaHTX
In March 2021, the
@UHCougarMBK
advanced to their first NCAA Final Four since 1984. Today, Comm'rs Court recognizes
@UHouston
men’s basketball team for their athleticism, leadership, and contribution to the community of
#HarrisCounty
.
Earlier this week, Cmm'r Garcia’s request for Handwashing Stations for the homeless was approved by Cmm'rs Court. We partnered w/ Coalition for the Homeless & HCSO's Homeless Outreach Team
@HCSO_MHU
to tackle this issue! They were delivered the NEXT day! (Photo Courtesy of HCSO)
A productive meeting today with
@houmayor
@whitmire_john
and team to discuss Precinct 2/City priorities. Commissioner
@AdrianGarciaHTX
& team are looking forward to working with new administration to improve opportunities for residents in our precinct.
#HouNews
Our hearts go out to the
@abc13houston
family. Our deepest condolences for the loss of beloved Willie Dixon. We cannot imagine your grief during this time. We are thinking of your team and his family.
STARTING TODAY: To help support students and parents who may need access to Wifi,
#CmmrGarcia
is launching
#studyzones
at selected
#Pct2
Parks. These areas set up with tables and chairs will have FREE Wifi access. Click here to register:
Today we are celebrating a very special woman! Join us in wishing Commissioner Garcia’s mother, Mrs. Maria Ofelia Garcia, a happy birthday. She is 100 years young today!
@AdrianGarciaHTX
Shout out to our crews who are away from their families and braving this weather for the safety and well-being of the public! Your hard work and sacrifice do not go unnoticed. We appreciate you!
Commissioner Garcia’s request to assign a memorial designation on Beltway 8 between 249 and 290 to honor the legacy of Sheriff’s Deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal was approved unanimously by all members of the court. This stretch will be named Deputy Sandeep S. Dhaliwal Memorial Tollway.
LET’S GO! 🏈 We are proud to see Channelview represented in the Super Bowl this Sunday! Commissioner Garcia called
@HCSO
Ed Gonzalez to make a fun bet. Who are you rooting for?
Welcome Sec. Buttigieg! Commissioner Garcia was honored to join the Port of Houston and U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg for the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the newest federally-funded project, Bayport Wharf
#6
.
Special thank you to all of our volunteers,
@pepsi
and
@HoustonFoodBank
who helped make today’s water and food distribution possible. There are many Harris County residents in need and we are happy to do our part.
#WinterStorm2021
HAPPENING NOW: Pop-Up Water Distribution at the Channelview Little League Park. Please use Wood Drive Entrance. First come, first served while supplies last.
#hounews
This is why the 10% minimum bail requirement for violent crimes matters. It matters to the families of victims of crime. It matters for our community. It matters for our public safety.
@AdrianGarciaHTX
@PaulCastroTX
Commissioner
@AdrianGarciaHTX
has issued the following statements in reaction to the news that the US Supreme Court has declined to delay implementation and enforcement of
#SB4
#txlege
🧵Texas officials can begin arresting and deporting migrants after the U.S. Supreme Court declined to further delay a new state law that seizes immigration enforcement authority long left to the federal government.
Not every hero wears a cape and I’m sure this Mama Duck was happy to see our very own Precinct 2 Hero, Mr. D.W. Lineback, at the Clear Lake Park! Thank you D.W.!
Congratulations to all the newly elected and re-elected Harris County officials who took their oath of office this week! For Commissioner Garcia, it’s always an honor to take part in the public swearing ceremony and pledge his commitment to the residents he serves.
We want to wish Happy Birthday to
@SheriffEd_HCSO
! Thank you for your unwavering commitment & dedication to keeping Harris County safe. Last week we celebrated his bday early by fulfilling our end of the Super Bowl bet. Stay tuned to our page to see how it went!
@AdrianGarciaHTX
SCHOOL CLOSURES in HC: as of 5:43 AM 5/10
Houston ISD
Aldine ISD
Spring ISD
Alief ISD
Cy-fair ISD
Spring branch ISD
Sheldon ISD
Huffman ISD
Galena Park ISD
HCC all campuses
KIPP
Varnett
Klein ISD
Channelview ISD
Humble ISD
Katy ISD
Humble ISD
St. Thomas H.S.
Klein ISD
Today marks two years since we lost a hero in the line of duty. We honor the life of Deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal and remember his contributions to the community.
Gone but never forgotten.
Today we honor the life of Deputy Shaun Waters after a brave battle against
#COVID19
. Deputy Waters joined the
@HCSOTexas
in 2010 & was passionate about training and instilling the values of integrity. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.
#MLKDay2023
: We’re thankful for another opportunity to remember and celebrate Dr. King’s legacy with you! This day always inspires us to follow his example of love, service, and courage. How are you honoring Dr. King’s legacy today?
Just a few hours left in early voting. Next up is one of our wonderful community liaisons, Gretchen Knowles, on why exercising her right to
#vote
is important to her. Find your nearest polling place with the shortest or even no lines at
@HarrisVotes
This incredible soul drove from Mississippi at 4:30 this morning with a trunk full of donations for our neighbors impacted by the
#winterstorm
. When Adriane Kimbel drove in, she had no plan but was determined to find a place to help! We are grateful for her giving 💜
#hounews
Happy Holidays from Commissioner Garcia and his family! We hope you are safe, healthy, and surrounded by those you love most this holiday season.
@AdrianGarciaHTX
⚠️Water is rising (approx. 3” - 4”) over Wallisville Road and Rio Villa South. Please make sure to drive with caution. Stay tuned for more updates.
#Pct2Update
For those residents who need water, Commissioner
@AdrianGarciaHTX
is opening six
#waterstations
starting tomorrow at 10 AM. This is on a first come, first serve basis. Please bring your containers.
#hounews
STORM UPDATE:🧵
💡This morning, CenterPoint reports roughly 23K homes are without power.
🦺Pct. 2 crews are out this morning canvassing the precinct and assessing damages.
🏠Community Centers will open at regular hours today.
🏞️Partnership park remains closed due to damage.
Another busy day in
#precinct2
Our team started the day setting up tap
#waterstations
at 8 locations. For many families, access to water for basic needs in their home is still a challenge. Available again tomorrow (sat) 10 AM-5 PM
#hounews
@AdrianGarciaHTX
Our second Pop-Up food distribution this weekend was a great success! Hundreds of families received water, food including fresh fruit from
@nacchelp
and
@HoustonFoodBank
We were excited to host Pct 2 seniors at Leonel Castillo Community Ctr today for a townhall meeting with
@RepSylviaGarcia
@whipkclark
@RepJeffries
. Comm'r
@AdrianGarciaHTX
welcomed the congressional leaders to Pct 2 & joined the discussion about supporting our seniors to thrive.
More big news to share this weekend! Yesterday Commissioner
@AdrianGarciaHTX
was elected Treasurer of
@NAHCOInc
👏 The Nat’l Assoc of Hispanic County Officials works to develop a policy platform to advocate and strengthen Hispanic communities
As PCT2 crews continue to support Pasadena in its recovery, this weekend
@AdrianGarciaHTX
met with residents. Like Mr. Jesús Jorge, who helped save his elderly neighbor during last week's tornado. Jesús managed to get her to safety before the tornado destroyed her home.
Happy Father’s Day to all the great dads out there! And join us in wishing a very Happy Father's Day to our very own Commissioner Garcia!
@AdrianGarciaHTX
Today is
#LawEnforcementAppreciationDay
, we’d like to give a shout-out to our very own - Comm'r
@AdrianGarciaHTX
. His experience serving & protecting our community informs every decision he makes now as Comm'r when it comes to addressing the inequities he witnessed firsthand.
This morning C’mmr
@AdrianGarciaHTX
starts his day reading to 3rd grade students from Ross Elementary for
#ReadAcrossAmericaDay
. What will you be reading today? Let us know in the comments! 👇
Today we kicked off our Juneteenth celebrations with the annual Juneteenth Jubilee. We are always honored to celebrate this important holiday with our community.
Welcome to your NEW courtroom! Commissioners Court received a new courtroom offering more space and accessibility to create an even more welcoming environment for residents like you to come and speak on matters that are most important to you.
@AdrianGarciaHTX
"This is a great example of what we can accomplish when the state of Texas and local counties work together to help people in need. My hope is that we see more of this happen in the future,” said Commissioner
@AdrianGarciaHTX
.
#Pct2Educate
#Pct2Empower
#Pct2Engage
We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect day for the first
#TourDeGarcia
! Thanks to all who joined us for the 26+ mile ride around our beautiful
#Precinct2
Stay tuned for the next one!! Check it out 👇🏼
@AdrianGarciaHTX
ICYM TURKEY THURSDAY REGISTRATIONS HERE'S ANOTHER OPPORTUNITY! In p'ship w/
@HoustonFoodBank
&
@Precinct2gether
, on Sat., Nov. 20th we will be hosting a
#TurkeyGiveaway
at two different locations. No registration needed. First-come, first-served. See flyer for more info.
It is our great honor to announce the renaming of one of our community centers in honor of a fallen hero. The Northeast Community Center will be renamed, The Deputy Darren Almendarez Community Center in honor of Deputy Darren Almendarez, who was shot and killed on March 31, 2022.
Commisioner
@AdrianGarciaHTX
and Team accept 4️⃣
@NACoTweets
Achievement Awards 🏆today! We are so proud of our team who are deeply committed to making
#Precinct2
a place to live, work, and play! Commissioner Garcia thanks the teams being recognized 👏🏽👏🏽
Comm. Adrian Garcia is proud to offer free test prep courses in partnership with Project GRAD. This 4-week course will prepare students for the SAT. For more information, visit . Applications are due July 12th.
Harris Co. Small Businesses are hurting, and this $10 million forgivable loan fund will quickly provide a crucial financial lifeline to hundreds of local organizations to keep their employees on the payroll.
Happy Veterans Day! It's been a privilege to host and join our partners in various events this week to honor our country's heroes. Commissioner Garcia and our team joined the nation in recognizing all who bravely served and sacrificed for our freedoms.
Today our fearless leader is celebrating a special birthday! Please join us in wishing Commissioner
@AdrianGarciaHTX
a joyous day filled with love & laughter. Thank u for your dedication, determination, & vision that inspires us to lead with conviction.
Commissioner
@AdrianGarciaHTX
IS in town and had a full today! He started the day visiting warming centers in
#precinct2
Some of our community centers have been used this week as part of
#HarrisCounty
OEM warming centers.
#hounews
Happy
#InternationalWomensDay
to all our sheroes! We want to give a special shoutout to Mrs. Maria Ofelia Garcia, Commissioner Garcia’s mother, who will also celebrate turning 99 years young this month. We’re inspired by her impact on Commissioner Garcia’s life.
Comm’r
@AdrianGarciaHTX
joined the Greater Northside Management District for the unveiling of the newest mural representing Judge Hernandez and many other
#Latino
community leaders in Harris County — including Comm’r Adrian Garcia himself. Check it out! ✨
#OrgulloLatino
Thanks to a
#HarrisCounty
program and Comm’r Garcia’s leadership, students from
@AldineISD
received free electronic devices today. This is crucial as it will allow easier access to internet and connectivity between teachers and students.
#hounews
To all the doctors fighting relentlessly for our health and safety, THANK YOU! We are so grateful for their service and the service of nurses and first responders who are putting their lives on the frontlines! 🙏❤️
#NationalDoctorsDay
#RealHeroesWearScrubs
As we recover from the recent winter storm, it’s crucial we continue to check on our neighbors, especially the most vulnerable. This morning, Comm’r
@AdrianGarciaHTX
joined the transportation team to perform wellness checks and deliver food and water to 400 seniors.
#hounews
Today Commissioner
@AdrianGarciaHTX
delivered A.C. units to Precinct 2 residents who don’t have units in their homes. This is part of our Precinct 2 beat the heat campaign!
Comm'r
@AdrianGarciaHTX
partnered with
@HoustonFoodBank
for a pop-up food distribution happening this Wednesday, Feb. 24.
This is on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. See flyer for more details. No registration necessary.
@Precinct2gether
#hounews
🚨Starting TOMORROW at 10 a.m. We are opening cooling/charging centers at the following locations:
❄️Leonel J. Castillo Community Center
2101 South St, Houston, TX 77009
❄️Leon Grayson / Baldree Community Center 13828 Corpus Christi St, Houston, TX 77015