VOLUNTEERS NEEDED JULY 4, 2014 MAYOR ANNISE PARKER NEEDS YOU! SOUTHWEST AIRLINES® FREEDOM OVER TEXAS Seeking Patriotic Volunteers for Fourth of July Celebration The City of Houston is calling on all patriots to volunteer their time in celebrating our nation’s birth at Southwest Airlines Freedom over Texas. Volunteer assignments include acting as festival greeters or [...]
COUNCIL MEMBER ROBINSON: USE OF CENTERPOINT CORRIDORS WILL EXPAND HOUSTONIANS' TRANSPORTATION AND RECREATIONAL OPTIONS Houston City Council has approved an agreement for Hike and Bike Trails with CenterPoint Energy. The agreement will allow the City to construct pedestrian and bicycle trails on CenterPoint's Transmission Corridors. Use of CenterPoint's transmission corridors will complement the Bayou Greenways [...]
The Start Of A New School Year Brings Excitement Back to school season is always bitter sweet. It marks the end of summer fun and the excitement of a new school year. The Mayor’s Back to School Fest presented by Shell & Motiva will be held on Saturday, August 16. This year’s event will help [...]
It is with sadness we report the passing of Logan Martin, long time resident and community volunteer in the Alief area (International District). With a can do attitude and beaming smile, Logan tackled community issues and projects with great care and dedication. In addition to being a wonderful advocate and community volunteer, Logan was a [...]
Come network with the International District and our wonderful business partners and community leaders. Build business relationships, make new contacts, and stay connected in the international Management District! Download Event Flyer (PDF)
Early Voting Hours of Operation are May 19 - May 23: 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m and Primary Runoff Election for Harris County, Texas is May 27, 2014 The Alief Early voting center is located at:Henington-Alief Regional Library7979 S Kirkwood RdHouston, TX 77072 For additional locations please see the Early Voting Schedule (PDF) Texas requires [...]
Please join the International District and Jaclyn Nguyen as we collaborate with local artists to celebrate our culture within the Houston community by painting a one-of-a-kind mural at Alief Nature Center. We invite you to bring your loved ones and contribute your own stroke of color. Special thanks to the Mona Foundation, Civic Leadership Scholarship, [...]
The 2014 Alief ISD Teachers of the Year were recently named in an exciting ceremony at Taylor High School. Trustees honored each building Teacher of the Year, and the seven finalists were presented to the audience. Carlos Pierson, a physical education teacher at Boone Elementary, was named the Elementary Teacher of the Year. Mr. Pierson [...]
On Saturday April 12, 2014, the International District hosted our second annual Kite Festival at Alief Nature Center. This year, 250 kites were passed out thanks to our sponsor, Alief Majority Investment Group LLC. Our Kite festival had 450 people attended the event. There were 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place trophies given throughout the day [...]
On Saturday April 12, 2014, the International District hosted our second annual Kite Festival at Alief Nature Center. This year, 250 kites were passed out thanks to our sponsor, Alief Majority Investment Group LLC. Our Kite festival had 450 people attended the event. There were 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place trophies given throughout the day [...]
