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Alief ISD 7 min read

Superintendent Dr. Anthony Mays’ Week Ahead – May 5, 2025

What an exciting weekend for Alief ISD. Sunday night, Abigail Eliezer, Klentzman Art Teacher won the HEB Lifetime Achievement Award. We a…

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Community 1 min read

HCPH: Wellness on Wheels, May 17

Join us for affordable health services plus free entertainment for the whole family!

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Community 1 min read

AliefVotes: Volunteer with Us – Homelessness Initiative

This Saturday! AliefVotes, District F, and Trailblazers proudly present a community-driven initiative to support our homeless neighbors i…

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City of Houston 2 min read

Council Member Sallie Alcorn Wants Your 2 Cents

City departments are currently analyzing how to spend Houston’s operating budget. By completing this survey, you are helping me und…

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Community 1 min read

International District Recycling Day, June 7

Document Shredding | Computers | Components | Electronics | TVs

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Alief ISD 5 min read

Superintendent Dr. Anthony Mays’ Week Ahead – April 28, 2025

Recently, a voucher bill moved to the Governor’s desk to authorize the spending of public dollars in private schools. This politica…

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Community 1 min read

Business Owners: Learn How AI Can Help Grow Your Business Meeting, April 30

Unlock the secrets.

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Community 4 min read

Redevelopment at Lion Square in Houston’s Asiatown District

Whitestone REIT (NYSE: WSR), a neighborhood-focused owner and operator of open-air shopping centers in Texas and Arizona, today announced…

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Community 2 min read

ELQN Town Hall Kick Off Party, April 26

We invite all parents with children 0-8 yrs. old, center- based/ home-based child care providers, and anyone else interested in how Harri…

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Community 1 min read

AliefVotes & Precinct 4: Alief Voter Registrar Training, April 23

Tonight! Students, Alief ISD staff, and community: if you are 18+ and a citizen, please join us for a voter deputy registrar training tod…

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Alief ISD 7 min read

Superintendent Dr. Anthony Mays’ Week Ahead – April 22, 2025

I hope that everyone was able to enjoy a long holiday break with family and friends. Recharging your battery is essential for the work th…

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Community 1 min read

AliefVotes: Mental Health Workshop, April 26

This Saturday! Join us on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 11 AM to 1 PM at the Tracy Gee Community Center for a mental health workshop. Fr…

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