Vol. 3, Issue 10- 05.13.22 DISTRICT F NEWS Dear District F: This week's newsletter has a substantial amount of information. I encourage you to take the time and read through at your leisure, so you are aware of what is happening in your city and neighborhood. The city budget was announced on Wednesday, May 11th. State law [...]
SBA Grants, Counseling, and Financing to Facilitate Global Market Sales Tuesday, May 17 | 12:00pm CDT | REGISTER As businesses emerge from a global pandemic, demand for U.S. products and services is on the rise. The SBA has resources that can help you take advantage of these opportunities. This webinar will feature three successful small business [...]
Dear Key Communicators, For those of you that have been involved in Alief ISD for a few years or more, you know that I have written and spoken on many different topics. In those communications, I have always attempted to be open, honest, and transparent, regardless of the topic. This message is no different. While [...]
There are many reasons why people throughout the Houston area still prefer to wear face masks to prevent being infected with COVID-19 or to prevent infecting others. Now a Los Angeles-based donor is volunteering to send 200,000 free masks for distribution in the International Management District. But first they have to be shipped here by [...]
Survival and Triumph Dr. Beverly Gor, Ed.D and Dr. Anne Chao, Ph.D. Did you know that 1.5 million people of Asian descent call Houston home? But how did they get here? AARP Texas Executive Councilmember Dr. Beverly Gor, Ed.D and Dr. Anne Chao, Ph.D., Manager of Rice University's Houston Asian American Archives (HAAA), will discuss [...]
We’re quite excited about the upcoming IFestUSA and the Asian-American Pacific Islander portion of the event May 28 at Discovery Green. There are three things that will be highlighted: Honoring UNESCO, AAPI Heritage Month, and a jazz concert. The AAPI session from 5 pm – 7 pm will include entertainment from Asian groups such [...]
Trustees Appoint Janet Spurlock to Vacant Position 5 Seat The Alief ISD Board of Trustees appointed former educator Janet Spurlock to the Position 5 seat on the Board during a Special Called Meeting on May 10, 2022. Trustees conducted interviews after calling for applications for the seat which became vacant following Harvey Tong’s resignation in [...]
Vol. 3, Issue 10- 05.10.22 DISTRICT F NEWS TODAY IS WORLD LUPUS DAY Join us tomorrow at 6pm Join us at 6pm on May 11, 2022 at the Tracy Gee Community Center for a discussion on Lupus and Your Community of Care with in partnership with the Lupus Foundation of American Gulf Coast Chapter. Panel discussion with resources [...]
Please join us for a free webinar to explore flexibility in the workplace, sponsored by the International Management District, in partnership with Commute Solutions, a program of the Houston – Galveston Area Council. The workforce is evolving, and flexibility in the workplace is key. The pandemic caused a shift in when and where we work. [...]
Please note the new start time. To offer relief during the pandemic, we are providing free groceries to those in need in our community.
