2023 YMCA Refugee Scholarship – Apply Now

YMCA International Services awards financial assistance to full-time higher education students who are current or former refugees, parolees, holders of Special Immigrant Visas, confirmed asylees, or victims of human trafficking. Interested students complete an application that details their academic and personal background; students also write two essays. Winners are determined by their need and accomplishments. [...]

2023-04-26T12:29:24-05:00April 26th, 2023|

The County Connection: Major Investments in Workforce Training

The County Connection Lina Hidalgo | Harris County Judge  April 2023 After the passing of the Texas Trigger Law, which bans most abortions, many providers in Texas are seeing an increased demand for reproductive healthcare services and contraception. In early March, Harris County Commissioner’s Court approved a $6 million program to support access to reproductive [...]

2023-04-12T18:44:56-05:00April 12th, 2023|

The Thomas Telegraph: Vol. 4, Issue 7 – 04-06-2023

Vol. 4, Issue 07 - 04.06.23 Dear Friends: I have much to share; please bear with me as this is a lengthy newsletter. Dating as much information as possible is essential to address the various constituent issues within the office and the community. Several public infrastructure projects are happening within District F, and I want to [...]

2023-04-06T13:15:10-05:00April 6th, 2023|

The Thomas Telegraph: Vol. 4, Special Issue – 03-31-2023

Vol. 4, Special Issue - 03.31.23 WATER BILLS INCREASING FOR ALL HOUSTONIANS Houston water and wastewater rates are set to increase on April 1. This will bring about a $4 increase per month during the first year for an average single-family home, which uses about 3,000 gallons of water per month, according to Houston Public Works. The [...]

2023-03-31T16:46:06-05:00March 31st, 2023|

SBA Growth Training for Small Businesses- T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging Leaders! APPLY NOW

SBA Houston is seeking 50 top-quality small business CEOs for our dynamic CEO training program T.H.R.I.V.E.! This intensive program combines in-person and virtual training, features contemporary training materials, can be customized for the needs of specific businesses, is totally focused on GROWTH, and is FREE! APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 30, 2023 Eligibility Requirements: Have been in business for [...]

2023-03-28T15:39:02-05:00March 28th, 2023|

Invitation to Commissioner Lesley Briones’ April 1st Listening Tour

Commissioner Briones is hosting her first listening tour on Saturday, April 1st, at the Alief Neighborhood Center, 11903 Bellaire Blvd., Houston, TX 77072 in the East Room #1301.  The event is from 10 am to noon.

2023-03-28T11:24:17-05:00March 28th, 2023|

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This Sliding Bar can be switched on or off in theme options, and can take any widget you throw at it or even fill it with your custom HTML Code. Its perfect for grabbing the attention of your viewers. Choose between 1, 2, 3 or 4 columns, set the background color, widget divider color, activate transparency, a top border or fully disable it on desktop and mobile.

This Is A Custom Widget

This Sliding Bar can be switched on or off in theme options, and can take any widget you throw at it or even fill it with your custom HTML Code. Its perfect for grabbing the attention of your viewers. Choose between 1, 2, 3 or 4 columns, set the background color, widget divider color, activate transparency, a top border or fully disable it on desktop and mobile.
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