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Sharpstown Civic Association Members to Vote on Proposed Bylaw Changes 8/24 and 9/28

Sharpstown Civic Association Members to Vote on Proposed Bylaw Changes 8/24 and 9/28

If you live in a house in Sharpstown, your property is probably deed restricted by the Sharpstown Civic Association, a non-profit corporation that decides which colors you can paint your house, pays for local mosquito spraying, helps put on Liberty Fest, pays for neighborhood S.E.A.L. Security patrols,

Two Sharpstown-Area Back-to-School Drives on August 12

Two Sharpstown-Area Back-to-School Drives on August 12

Parents, the 2023-24 school year is approaching! Here are some nearby opportunities--one in Sharpstown and one in Alief--to make sure your students start the year off right. 16th Annual Back To School Drive, Health Fair, & Business Expo in Sharpstown Presented by The Alliance According to thealliancetx.org, this back-to-school

Will Houston Schools Really "Close Libraries and Turn them into Discipline Centers"?

Will Houston Schools Really "Close Libraries and Turn them into Discipline Centers"?

On July 31, Mayor Sylvester Turner held a press conference to condemn what he described as HISD Superintendent Miles’ plan to “close libraries and turn them into discipline centers.” Turner’s phrasing—“close libraries”—has been repeated by media outlets. The Houston Chronicle recently used a similar phrase—“dismantle libraries.

Sharpstown Community Events: August 1-5, 2023

Sharpstown Community Events: August 1-5, 2023

Courtesy of the Sharpener, Sharpstown's local news, here's a preview of community events happening this week. Tuesday, August 1 Bayland Community Center Closed Due to Water Main Repairs Wednesday, August 2 Houston Basics at BakerRipley Gulfton Sharpstown Campus 10:00 – 11:00 AM 6500 Rookin St,

What Gets Sprayed in Sharpstown’s Weekly Mosquito Treatment?

What Gets Sprayed in Sharpstown’s Weekly Mosquito Treatment?

Ever take a walk on a Sharpstown evening and notice that something was missing? Something like cool air, non-sweaty skin, or maybe…mosquitoes? If you’ve noticed a strange absence of the biting critters, it may be thanks to the weekly mosquito spraying paid for by the Sharpstown Civic Association.