Meet Alan C Clark
METRO Chief Strategy Officer
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Alan C. Clark is METRO’s Chief Strategy Officer.
In this role, Alan is responsible for developing partnership opportunities which support both the investment priorities of METRO and those of partner local governments and agencies. The Strategy Group has primary responsibility for the development of coordination with the Metropolitan Planning Organization transit project programming, federal formula and discretionary grant applications, annual National Transit Database reporting, and FTA triennial reviews.
Prior to joining METRO in March 2021, Mr. Clark was the Director of Transportation and Air Quality Planning for over 30 years at the Houston-Galveston Area Council. There he was the Director of the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and responsible for development of the region’s multimodal transportation plans.
When Alan moved to Houston in 1981, he worked as a transportation planner for METRO and was an adjunct professor at Texas Southern University. Following his graduate work at the Ohio State University in 1978, he worked as a transit and traffic engineering consultant for a private consulting firm.
Special Presentation:
The Importance of Live Theatre and the Theatrical Arts in Our Community
Meet Kathryn Noser the President and lifelong patron of The Company OnStage. Having attended her first show at the age of four at The Company OnStage’s original home, St. John’s Presbyterian Church, she began performing with COS in Laura William’s Cinderella in 2006. Since that time, she has performed in and/or directed more than a dozen productions including Godspell, Snoopy!!! The Musical, Doubt, Snow White and Rudolph Rides Again. She joined the Board of Directors in 2008, established the Actors in Wonderland Summer Drama Program in 2010, and has served as President of the Board since 2014. Kathryn has also had the pleasure to work with other theater groups including, Main Street Theater for Youth, Country Playhouse, HITS Theater, ACE Theater and Upstage Theater. Kathryn is a 1996 graduate of Texas A&M University with a BA in Speech Communications. She works in Business Development for Vintage Underwriters and is a volunteer with VICTORY, a branch of the American Cancer Society, a member of the Bellaire Business Association, and a member of the board of the Westbury Area Improvement Corporation.
Free Food Distribution in partnership with Houston Food Bank
Next Food Distribution Date & Time: Wednesday, September 24,
10:30 am – 11:30 am (until supplies last)
India House,
8888 West Bellfort Ave. Houston, TX 77031
We are thankful to the Houston Food Bank for providing healthy food twice a month which enables us to feed over 500 needy families monthly. We distribute fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy, and packaged foods ensuring all families get healthy and balanced meals. We provide food regardless of citizenship, race, social or economic status, national origin, or religion. We believe that no one in our community should go hungry. This is a great program that gives back to the Houston community. Our volunteers take pride in coming to India House to help with the distribution. Avail this food distribution for free or come and be a part of our team of volunteers.
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Come Celebrate With The Brays Oaks Management District, and Our Community Partners! Meet your neighbors and those who help keep our community's safe.
Preparing for Hurricane Season
The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30. This period is designated as the time when tropical or subtropical cyclones are most likely to form in the North Atlantic Ocean. While the peak of the season is around September 10, the most active period is typically between mid-August and mid-October.
Whether you’re in the projected path or along the coast, a few early actions can make all the difference:
*Stay informed.
*Check updates from the NHC and local authorities frequently. Conditions can change quickly.
*Secure your surroundings.
*Bring in or tie down outdoor items, close shutters, and clear gutters and drains to prevent flooding.
*Gather your essentials.
*Stock up on water, non-perishable food, medications, batteries, and a portable phone charger.
*Keep these in an easy-to-reach spot.
*Be cautious near the water.
*Avoid swimming or boating in areas under surf or rip current advisories. Even strong swimmers can be at risk.
*Review your plan.
*Make sure everyone in your home or business knows the evacuation routes and where to meet if you need to leave.
*Keep gas tanks full.
Here's a breakdown of your hurricane survival essentials:
Essential Supplies
1. Water:
At least one gallon per person per day for several days for drinking and sanitation.
2. Non-Perishable Food:
A supply of non-perishable food that doesn't require cooking, along with a manual can opener.
3. First Aid Kit:
A comprehensive kit with bandages, gauze, antiseptic wipes, pain relievers, and any prescription medications.
4. Radio:
A battery-powered or hand-crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with a tone alert to receive emergency information.
5. Flashlights and Batteries:
Flashlights with extra batteries are crucial for lighting during power outages.
6. Sanitation Items:
Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties, and toilet paper for personal hygiene.
7. Cash:
ATMs and credit card machines may not work, so having some cash on hand is vital.
8. Important Documents:
Keep copies of your identification, insurance policies, and other important documents in a waterproof bag.
9. Communication Tools:
A cell phone with chargers, a backup battery, and a whistle to signal for help.
10. Wrench or Pliers:
To turn off utilities if instructed by officials.
Stay Prepared During Hurricane Season