Built in a Single Day: How the Alief Community Garden Began
How an army of neighbors, students, and Boy Scouts built the Alief Community Garden in a single rainy day in September 2011.
Chinese Community Center: Vita | Free Tax Preparation, Feb. 3-Apr. 14
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Superintendent Dr. Anthony Mays’ Week Ahead – January 20, 2026
Public education can be a powerful force in changing our students' lives. This weekend, I was proud to watch our Miller Mavericks & our Mata Eagles celebrating and participating in the MLK Parade. While Martin Luther King was certainly an advocate for civil rights, he also understood the importance of education, sharing “Education must enable [...]
Tzu Chi USA: Drive-Thru Food Distribution, Jan. 27
Providing free groceries to those in need in the community.
Superintendent Dr. Anthony Mays’ Week Ahead – January 12, 2026
Rita Pierson says, “Every child deserves a champion” and I 100% agree. From the top of the Alief ISD organization to the bottom, we must all be student-centered and willing to be that champion. I want to continue to express gratitude to everyone going above and beyond to meet our students' needs. The main thing [...]
The Thomas Telegraph | Happy New Year | Vol. 8, Issue 01 – Jan. 9, 2026
Vol. 8, Issue 01- 1.9.2026 Dear Friends, Let me be the last person to wish you a Happy New Year. As I shared at a recent press conference, public infrastructure remains our number one priority, and the updates below reflect how we are moving those priorities forward on the westside. STORM WATER VS. BLIGHTED BUILDINGS On [...]
Help Shape the Future of the International District Website!
We want to hear from you! To ensure we gather thoughtful feedback from everyone we serve, we’ve created three quick surveys, each tailored to the people who know the International District best. Please take a few minutes to complete the one survey that best reflects your role or relationship with the International District: Residents and [...]
Tzu Chi USA: Drive-Thru Food Distribution, Jan. 17
Providing free groceries to those in need in the community.
Grand Opening: Arthur Storey Park Pavilion, Jan. 31
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Superintendent Dr. Anthony Mays’ Week Ahead – January 6, 2026
Welcome back, everyone. I hope that the winter break was fun, filled with lots of food, family, and friends! I personally enjoyed spending time with Belinda and the kids. These precious moments with family come and go swiftly, so I encourage everyone to make the most of them whenever they come around. The new semester [...]
