Houston-Galveston Area Council

Our H-GAC team represented us well in Atlanta at the 58th National Association of Regional Councils (NARC). 🎉 We want to highlight and congratulate our Executive Director, Chuck Wemple, for ascending to Chairman of the NARC Executive Directors Council! 👏 We're also proud to receive the NARC achievement award for our county pop up initiative. 🏆 Our team was on fire! 🔥 Chief Outreach & Government Affairs Officer, Rick Guerrero spoke on strategic messaging for regional councils, and Executive Director, Chuck Wemple discussed Tech-Forward Governance: Navigating the Digital Landscape in Public Service. We were honored to attend and are excited for the future of regional councils! 🌟

Thank you to everyone who attended our H-GAC Harris County Precinct 3 Pop-Up event! 🙌 We always enjoy hearing your feedback and sharing the resources and services available to you. 🗣️📚 We hope to return soon to discuss follow-ups and solutions. In the meantime, stay in touch by visiting our website at www.h-gac.com to learn more about our programs and services. 🌐 Thank you for letting us serve you! 🤝 #HGAC #HGACRegion #HoustonGalvestonAreaCouncil #CountyPopups #Regionalism

Check out photos from our recent Bay Area Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Plan community meeting. 🚴♂️🚶♀️ Thank you to everyone who attended and provided valuable feedback. The Bay Area Bike and Pedestrian Safety Plan is shaping up to make our community safer and more accessible for everyone! 🌟 With improved sidewalks, trails, crossings, and signage, getting around will be a breeze. Stay informed about everything we're doing in our region by visiting our website at www.h-gac.com. 🌐 #HGAC #HGACRegion #HoustonGalvestonAreaCouncil #HGACTransportation #Transportation #BikeAndPedestrianSafetyPlan

🌀 Hurricane season is here, and preparedness is key! Ensure you and your loved ones are ready by visiting our website at bit.ly/HGACHurricane. Discover comprehensive guides, checklists, and resources to help you stay informed and prepared for any storm. From emergency kits to evacuation plans, we've got you covered. Let's work together to stay safe and resilient! #HGAC #HGACRegion #HoustonGalvestonAreaCouncil #HoustonHurricaneSeason #GulfCoastTexasHurricaneGuide #GulfCoastTexas #HurricanePreparedness #SafetyFirst #HurricaneSeason

🌟 Join us for the Texas Municipal League Region 14 Summer Meeting & Workshop! 🌟 📅 Date: July 26th - 27 📍 Location: The Hyatt Regency, Baytown, TX Kick off the weekend with a groovy 'Dinner and Disco'-themed dance on Friday night! 🎶🕺 Dress in your best disco attire and get ready to connect, unwind, and dance the night away. Dive into our Business Meeting Workshop for insightful discussions and best practices with community leaders. Earn 5.4 CEU credit hours! Don't miss out on our early bird discount pricing until July 2! Secure your spot and book your discounted available room now. For more details and registration, visit https://bit.ly/TMLSummer24. Let's make this a summer to remember! 🌞✨ #TMLRegion14 #SummerMeeting #DiscoDance #CommunityLeaders #BusinessWorkshop

🚦 Ready for impactful discussions? Join our Transportation Policy Council Meeting at 9:30 AM on Friday in H-GAC's 2nd-floor conference rooms. Can't make it in person? Tune in to the hybrid meeting via livestream at https://www.h-gac.com/live to be part of the conversation! #TransportationCouncil #HybridMeeting #HGAC #HGACTransportation #Transportation #TransportationPolicyCouncil

📅 Save the Date! Join us for an exciting collaboration between H-GAC and the Texas Economic Development & Tourism Department! 📍 H-GAC Offices, 3555 Timmons Ln, 2nd Floor Conference Rooms 🗓️ Thursday, August 29 | ⏰ 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM 🍽️ Lunch Provided | 💼 Complimentary Workshop To learn about resources and funding opportunities to boost economic development and tourism in your communities, visit gov.texas.gov/business. Registration opens soon! 📞 Contact Cynthia Jones at 713-993-4591 for more info.

Prevent isolation by checking in on the older adults in your life! Connect with your elderly neighbors, call your older family members, and volunteer to support seniors in your community. 🤝📞 H-GAC's Elder Justice Program assists seniors in recovering from crime. Our team of lawyers provides free help to stop abuse, minimize harm, recover lost assets, and achieve justice. For more information and resources, visit: https://lnkd.in/gxaesKM7. 📲 #HGAC #HGACRegion #HoustonGalvestonAreaCouncil #ElderAbuseAwarenessMonth #WorldElderAbuseAwarenessDay #StopElderAbuse #ElderAbuse #FinancialAbuse #EveryonesBusiness #Volunteer

Join us for the Transportation Provider Summit next week! This is H-GAC's inaugural summit for paratransit and non-emergency medical transportation service providers! It is open to all transit agencies, for-profit, and nonprofit providers. 📅 Date and Time: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 25 📍 Location: H-GAC Office Building, 2nd Floor Conference Rooms ABC, 3555 Timmons Ln, Houston, TX 77027 Visit https://lnkd.in/ek6sVW8r to register! In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) will provide for reasonable accommodations for persons attending H-GAC functions. Requests from persons needing special accommodations should be received by H-GAC staff 24-hours before a function. The meeting will be conducted in English, and requests for language interpreters or other special communication needs should be made at least two working days before a function. Call Sanford Klanfer, senior transportation planner, at 832-681-2574 for assistance.

🚦 The Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) Project Development Process is still accepting applications until July 22! 🎉 We're looking for long-term projects to include in our fiscally constrained RTP project list. This initiative, crafted by the RTP Subcommittee and adopted by H-GAC’s Transportation Policy Council (TPC) in February 2024, aims to secure a safe, efficient, and sustainable transportation future for our region. 🔗 Learn more about submitting your proposal at bit.ly/RTPProcess and submit your projects today at bit.ly/RTPOnlinePortal! Together, we can create a better transportation future! #RTP2024 #HGAC #HGACRegion #HoustonGalvestonAreaCouncil #RegionalTransportationPlan #RTPWorkshop #TransportationPlanning #CommunityEngagement