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Cortez said the DA's office will not call residents to demand money or say there is an outstanding warrant and advised: “Please don't click on the links... We will not be calling you... if we want you, we're gonna come get you.” She described the financial harm of scams, said recovery of lost funds is unlikely in most cases and urged victims to report scams to law enforcement so investigators can aggregate cases.

Separately, Pastor Deb reported a fire at Independence Hall over Memorial Day that she said left one person dead and roughly 20 homes or units displaced, many of them occupied by seniors. She asked which city office could coordinate assistance for the displaced and for planning for similar vulnerable housing stock elsewhere. Rain/Eatman offered to coordinate and Pastor Deb said she would contact the appropriate city recovery staff.

Alliance members recommended that those displaced contact the multi-service center and local council offices; staff indicated they would follow up with city contacts and the appropriate service providers to coordinate assistance for the displaced seniors.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Houston - Super Neighborhood Alliance Meeting - Jun 09, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","A Harris County DA representative warned residents about phone and email scams targeting seniors; neighborhood leaders also reported a Memorial Day fire at Independence Hall that killed one person and displaced around 20 residents, and asked for referrals to assist vulnerable seniors.","taxTitle","Houston, Harris County, Texas","taxId",2797,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6542102,"Residents report citywide recycling delays; Super Neighborhood Alliance suggests briefing from Solid Waste interim director",174,1742000,1916000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3789340-06ca04b5c6079cb5a23a9227ff110b8e&start=1742&end=1916","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3789340-06ca04b5c6079cb5a23a9227ff110b8e/thumbnail_1742000.jpg","/articles/6542102/Houston/Harris-County/Texas/Residents-report-citywide-recycling-delays-Super-Neighborhood-Alliance-suggests-briefing-from-Solid-Waste-interim-director","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6542102-34897cf05015c544869421af3ce73286/orig.mp4?Expires=1775861773&Signature=Jvitaf~KWO54OV7AVNf3bSf1pJZynwTeg4kWC42ZY4y~zYtmp~1GZZYdWN7yLfFtpyM~gNpecTtH2cFU3MJI8s-gxYAJbWdC10mO3FcCFrSTha~bYmkP2rsxUhOp--2214GtW40YCXg7fhyUF6M2~OvBMB1r-Q-~ROExuPBiNXweoHvmVRLVrBKbGzcMnmzI-Bv7TEmBjoCshfK37y88aQgVvfkdchVPQ6bMW9OlKk-8Dqw5nG9njPA4mqLrcCMX-Uf5WEIgoZqL~eUN861c7YUqTfSZiM1c2R0YHRQgtlmXuN3SgefaIj2vkygCK9iAykLCEy0UfhdZEAHxUh2ONw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Residents and neighborhood representatives told the Super Neighborhood Alliance that curbside recycling and yard-waste pickups have been delayed citywide, and several speakers urged the Alliance to invite the interim director of Solid Waste to explain the service interruptions.

Harold Eaton, president of Super Neighborhood 31, asked whether the recycling failures he observed were limited to his area or more widespread. Cheryl O'Brien reported pattern delays in her neighborhood: “We've consistently been picked up 1 day late... We were supposed to be picked up on Thursday... this last time we got picked up on the following Monday.” Members said residents are filing 3-1-1 complaints and using the HTX Collects app, which reports delays and understaffing on some routes.

Stacy (member) relayed information from Solid Waste management: routes working on Fridays had put crews a week behind, and weather or holidays can worsen delays. She recommended that the Alliance invite the interim director of Solid Waste to present a plan through the end of the year so neighborhood leaders know what to tell constituents.

Jack (member) connected the operational delays to the city's budget decisions, reporting that raises for police and fire had reduced available funds for other departments, including solid waste: “when they gave the raises to the police and fire, it took money away from the other departments... every other department's getting less funds this year, including solid waste.”

Members advised residents to continue filing 3-1-1 reports and suggested the Alliance request a departmental briefing to clarify staffing, route adjustments and an expected timeline for returning to regular service levels.","Multiple Super Neighborhood Alliance members reported late or missed recycling and yard-waste pickups citywide; members suggested inviting the interim director of Solid Waste to explain causes and mitigation plans.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6542107,"Super Neighborhood Alliance names committee rosters and schedules special-call vote to authorize fall election",827,814000,1641000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3789340-06ca04b5c6079cb5a23a9227ff110b8e&start=814&end=1641","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3789340-06ca04b5c6079cb5a23a9227ff110b8e/thumbnail_814000.jpg","/articles/6542107/Houston/Harris-County/Texas/Super-Neighborhood-Alliance-names-committee-rosters-and-schedules-special-call-vote-to-authorize-fall-election","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6542107-ccd44c1f9119fd9c1f62ce389d616ba3/orig.mp4?Expires=1775861773&Signature=n2HFujNmJMUDyMyZ12maFaA2~BUq8drqiHqCnVgECeMN7HJPFofrG-Mc4urK--xJzjIiyGOs7ftgcsiH6CvDbKxmMLzUUkyFbzaGXKT0CQrjzq5VokjFdQraalJBzc6wYhHg8prrSsxEcfRowRA9QNHGwLx0JaHBqm7MGij23VOL~lQnoUCKoISHaQ9u1gXrAJ72enN5LkkDeRqiLzYoxySgRmc40fWxpipx9h-eOMmZLYVe-4jgxJCzLnMnPUm9kzpqSM4BbKogSJ6mrm6AfBKUdSw2rzr~TChWgNaif7uVdZZP~qegmCPaKH4721ZNVSwdOzg795akopDmz-HGkg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Super Neighborhood Alliance confirmed committee rosters and said it will hold a special virtual meeting the second Monday in July to vote to call a special election to fill the seats of chair and vice chair.

Leticia Grant, acting chair of the Super Neighborhood Alliance, read committee rosters and described three classes of committees: a nominating committee, a planning committee and chair-appointed committees (budget and finance; economic development; housing and affordability; public safety; quality of life; resilience). She said the chair will appoint committee chairs and would consult with volunteers before the next regular meeting.

The nominating committee includes Keith Downey, Cheryl O'Brien and Doug Smith; members asked for a minimum membership check and volunteers to avoid ties. The planning committee will include the chair, vice chair, secretary and past leadership and named additional members. Chair-appointed committees and volunteers were listed: budget and finance (Jack [last name captured as Filinski in roll call]); economic development (Lindsey Williams); housing and affordability (Michelle Blackwell and Leticia Grant); public safety (Jeff Baker, Nick Kaye, Rick Cordes, Stacy Fairchild); quality of life (Cheryl O'Brien, Lindsey Williams, Stacy Fairchild); resilience (Ricky Cardenas was identified as chair of resilience).

Regarding the special-call process, Grant announced a short July meeting to approve the minutes, the agenda and to vote to call a special election. She explained the timeline: the Alliance will hold a July meeting to vote to call the special election; if members approve calling the election, the special election itself will be scheduled for September. Greg urged the Alliance to “send out the notice for the election 30 days in advance.” Grant said meeting notices and the agenda would be sent out according to standard notice procedures.

Grant said she will contact committee volunteers individually to confirm chairs and will announce the chair appointments by email prior to the next regular meeting. Members were asked to submit committee-chair interest or clarifications by email so staff can document nominations.","The Alliance finalized committee memberships, outlined a process to appoint committee chairs, and scheduled a special virtual meeting in July to vote to call a special election to fill chair and vice-chair seats, with the actual election to follow if approved.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6542111,"Super Neighborhood Alliance finalizes metal-fencing letter to Houston City Council after edits",472,454000,926000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3789340-06ca04b5c6079cb5a23a9227ff110b8e&start=454&end=926","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3789340-06ca04b5c6079cb5a23a9227ff110b8e/thumbnail_454000.jpg","/articles/6542111/Houston/Harris-County/Texas/Super-Neighborhood-Alliance-finalizes-metal-fencing-letter-to-Houston-City-Council-after-edits","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6542111-a86ff26b2603f1aaa64c39a6c2154d57/orig.mp4?Expires=1775861773&Signature=AG~GPpaA1kYTfYGf2T1VEI9ABMaYi4IQU71aj4EXmjxc58Zr3PYyZH9s1xMT8I6vGKeQHCkqMnjSgQ9NsWXLI8kvJUUhv6oBPQ~Xq5iIuFq460NKKPH4BIjgh~EGqkbJWcw~3ne5UhpGSYu0iaoobf2jV-nk6ruFVlM0zQNr52g84m49-NOslXdN92VHdhD8kFePsbQCoPfkLTofHA0DKJt5JD37~5~XWtg0gT3jZeUTunDCvSCNTzTcRpwHCfh16qjgc7jO3NFM8dWra10feghJYr9tdSY4ATVlpFOKmTkBa9kz2JwekVZfvUa2pNLYboL9odWFDgIemOE2DFfI9g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Super Neighborhood Alliance agreed to finalize and send a letter to Houston City Council about a proposed metal-fencing ordinance after members suggested minor edits and clarifications at its June meeting.

The Alliance's acting chair, Leticia Grant, said Amy prepared the letter for submission and asked attendees whether they had questions or changes. Grant noted the group wanted to ensure everyone had reviewed the text before sending it to city officials.

Greg (member) praised the draft and suggested a few editorial and factual checks, including the salutation and a typographical correction: “in the first paragraph... it says exiting, and I think that means should be existing problems.” He also recommended adding page numbers and verifying references to Kingwood, The Woodlands and Katy so the letter does not conflate city limits with homeowners’ associations. Amy (staff member) said she would integrate comments submitted by Naomi Osfeld and others and circulate a revised draft.

Vicky (committee member) said the most recent draft resolved the two corrections and that she was satisfied with the version prepared by Amy: “I think the final draft that Amy worked hard on and got to us and you showed the 2 corrections, I think that solidifies it for for us, and I think we're satisfied with it.” Leticia thanked members who assisted with the draft and said the Alliance is hopeful the letter “will fall upon the proper ears and of the the eyes of those that need to see it.”

The group did not take a formal vote during the meeting; Amy will incorporate emailed comments and resend the revised letter before the July meeting so members can confirm the final version prior to sending it to City Council.","Members of the Super Neighborhood Alliance reviewed and approved edits to a letter on a proposed metal-fencing ordinance that will be submitted to Houston City Council; staff will incorporate suggested corrections and circulate a final draft before submission.","actionData","errors"]

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