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Adventure Awaits! Join the ACTS Roots & Robots Team
ACTS brings robotics to the Youth of Pleasantville, Clinton Park, & Fidelity. Join us for a free workshop where we will dive into the world of coding with robots. This free workshop begins in January of 2026 and is hosted monthly until May 2026. Sign Up Here
Become a Neighborhood Ambassador with Project Protect
Project 11: How Port Expansion Effects Eastside Communities
The Houston Ship Channel is in the middle of a billion-dollar expansion project – the 11th major expansion of the Houston Ship Channel (HSC). As the Port deepens and widens for larger ships, dredging activity will increase. Terms utilized to describe the project...
ACTS Brings STEM Education to The Summer Enrichment Program
The second Ready Together Jr. Scientist Camp was a blast! From bubbling potions to erupting experiments, our campers dove into the wonders of Mad Science Houston, exploring: Atmospheric pressure Weather changes and cloud formation State of matter transformations And...
Bullard Center for Environmental Justice Visits Holland’s Garden
The Bullard Center Climate Corp visited multiple sites while in Pleasantville. Students truly enjoyed the Garden at Holland. Thank you Principal Holmes and Shannon Scott.
ACTS & FURR Agricultural Program Collaborate to Build A Community Garden
Once again we are supporting our neighborhood schools. Building Community Pride in action and words. The garden at Pleasantville Elementary is being prepared for 2025-2026 school year. Looking forward to introducing agriculture to young scholars. Furr Agriculture...
ACTS & Judson Robinson Park Beautification Project
Many Thanks from ACTS for your time and effort in continuing our beautification project at Judson Robinson Sr. Park.
Stay Safe from the H3AT with Tips from The Houston Harris Action Team
Explore how the Houston Harris Heat Action Team is transforming our understanding of urban heat through groundbreaking mapping initiatives.Afternoon Temperature Points Houston and Harris CountyThe Houston Harris Heat Action Team (H3AT) is a collaborative effort by...
Houston’s most vulnerable communities may soon see changes in federal environmental funding
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Houston's most vulnerable communities could soon see major changes in federal funding. A new executive order from President Trump erases a decades-old requirement for federal agencies to consider race and income when making environmental...
ACTS Recipient of EPA Air Monitoring Grant
In 2023, ACTS was awarded an Enhanced Air Monitoring Grant by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The grant is a collaboration between ACTS, Coalition for Community Organizations (COCO) in Fifth Ward, Sunnyside Community Redevelopment Organization (SCRO),...