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New METRO Bus Network
In case you missed it, roll out of the new METRO Bus Network will launch August 16th, 2015! The new route is designed to significantly improve the frequency of bus arrivals and routes, especially in Southwest Houston.
 METRO users will start noticing changes prior to August 16th. Current route signs will be bagged and temporary signage will be placed on poles to notify riders of any route changes. This is a five year plan with the first phase taking place in August.
Patrons are now able to use the new "Dual Trip Planner" to see side-by-side comparisons of current and new routes. In August, a new service will also become available called "Next Bus Texting", where patrons will be able to receive next bus arrival times on their cell phones via text message.
The vote to finalize route changes will be taken at the upcoming METRO board meeting (June 25th), and public comments will be accepted until then.
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U.S. Small Business Administration Assistance
As a result of the Presidential disaster declaration, Small Business Administration (SBA) low-interest federal disaster loans are available to Texas businesses and residents impacted by the severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding that began on May 4th.
- Homeowners may borrow up to $200,000 to repair or replace their disaster-damaged primary residence.
- Homeowners and renters may also borrow up to $40,000 to replace disaster-damaged personal property, including vehicles.
- Interest rates may be as low as 4% for businesses, 2.625% private non-profit organizations and 1.688% for homeowners and renters.
Currently the SBA is working out of the Meyerland Community Improvement Association (4999 W Bellfort Street), Mondays through Sundays 8am - 8pm. More information is available or you can call (800) 659-2955.
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Connect@6800 Bellaire Hosting Parenting Workshops
Starting June 23rd, a summer workshop series for parents will be held by Connect@6800 Bellaire at St. Luke's United Methodist Church (6856 Bellaire). Please click here for more details about what the workshops will cover and when they will take place.
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Legacy Community Health to Kick Off New Clinic
This past Friday, June 12th, Legacy Community Health began the demolition of a newly acquired property next to the existing Legacy Southwest Clinic (6441 High Star Dr.)  Although this facility is in an early planning stage, Legacy will use this future space to serve a growing patient base. In 2014 alone, the clinic served more than 42,000 uninsured and underinsured patients - a 300% growth since 2010.
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 Upcoming Events
Please refer to the Community Events Calendar on our website for the time, and other event details.
New events are added every week. Be sure to check it often!
Monday, June 15
-Sharpstown Civic Assc. Board Meeting
-Brays Bayou Association Meeting
Tuesday, June 16
-City Council - Public Session
Monday, June 22
-Greater Southwest Management District Board Meeting
Tuesday, June 23
-City Council - Public Session
-Alief Super Neighborhood Council Meeting
Thursday, June 25
-International District Board of Directors Meeting
-Sharpstown Civic Association Meeting
Tuesday, June 30
-City Council - Public Session
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