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FREE WEBINAR: Verizon Security Expert David Grady FREE WEBINAR - LEARN HOW TO PROTECT YOUR BUSINESS AND CUSTOMERS Business Resiliency Series: Cybersecurity and the Resilient Organization Next Wednesday, Nov 11 @ 2pm-3pm CLICK TO REGISTER FREE Aside from cyber-crime, business leaders have plenty to worry about, from transforming how they serve customers during a pandemic [...]
Dear Community Members, Youth Leaders, and Mentors, Thank you for helping us to promote our inaugural District F Youth-Led Conference. We heard your feedback and have extended the registration deadline to this Thursday, November 5th at 5 p.m. The event will be held virtually this Saturday, November 7th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. We are thrilled to build upon our Black Lives [...]
The County Connection Lina Hidalgo | Harris County Judge Harris County, you never fail to impress. Across the country, people are buzzing about the incredible numbers of voters we have had during our early vote period. By the time early voting shut down last Friday after 18 days,1,435,221 (or 57.85% [...]
The U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the Treasury Department, today released a simpler loan forgiveness application for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans of $50,000 or less. This action streamlines the PPP forgiveness process to provide financial and administrative relief to America’s smallest businesses while also ensuring sound stewardship of taxpayer dollars. “The PPP [...]
Vol. 1, Issue 14 - 10.08.20 DISTRICT F OFFICE October: Breast Cancer Awareness Month In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we are producing a video in October to raise awareness and would like to interview breast cancer survivors in District F. If you would like to participate in this video, or you know someone who is [...]
The Bicentennial year of 1976 brought about increased interest in history from the national all the way down to the hyperlocal, and perhaps it was that spirit that motivated a group of Hastings High School students to make this film on the story of Alief’s past. Along the way, they captured a present that now [...]
Recording of September 30, Retail & Restaurant Facility Business Webinar Register below for complimentary access (Panelists, clockwise from top left) Dean Small (moderator), Synergy Restaurant Consultants; Bob Robinson, Jr., Kaivac; Frank Bacchetta, Total Comfort Group; Hussam Chater, Mamoun’s Falafel; Peter Cancro, Jersey Mike’s; Kendra Payne, Slim Chickens; Paul Martino, A&W Restaurants. The "Challenges in Restaurant Facilities Management: How [...]
The recent grand opening of Maika’i Hawaiian BBQ House in Chinatown brings the total to three Houston-area locations for this outpost of cuisine from the former Sandwich Islands, with others in Katy and the Jersey Village area. In a way, barbecue is a bit of a feint. Just as most Louisiana-themed restaurants beyond that state’s [...]
By Christina Autry Houston Mural Map is a project that has brought nationwide attention to local artists. Having launched this July, this online resource provides an opportunity for locals and visitors to discover our city while still maintain social distancing. The website currently features an interactive map of almost 1,000 mural locations, crediting the artists [...]
Since 2001, egg rolls made right here in the International District are being purchased all over the country. According to their website, Saigon Eggrolls are the nation's only USDA-inspected authentic hand-rolled Vietnamese egg rolls, made fresh daily using local ingredients in Houston. “There is no secret to why Saigon Eggrolls tastes so good…we believe that [...]
You’re Invited
Saturday, June 6 · 2:00 PM
Join the International District community at Alief Community Park to celebrate the countdown to the 2026 World Cup. We’d love to see you there!
11903 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX 77072
