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Free Student Tour Through the International District

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Alief Pocket Prairie Planting Volunteer Day, Oct. 4

THIS SATURDAY We were on a roll this past Saturday! Thank you to all the Alief ISD volunteers, Kyle Frese (an Alief resident), Dr. Steinb…

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Superintendent Dr. Anthony Mays’ Week Ahead – September 30, 2025

This weekend was busy in Alief ISD. I am grateful to LT Conner, Senior Fulbright, Chief Johnson, and our NJROTC Cadets at Taylor High Sch…

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The Thomas Telegraph | Vol. 7, Issue 18 – September 27, 2025

Vol. 7, Issue 18 – 9.27.2025 Dear Neighbors, Buckle up, there’s a lot happening across District F. Planning Commission Last week…

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Join Us for Our Fall Fest, Oct. 18

Petting Zoo | Games | Face Painting and so Much More Parking will be available in the Youngblood School parking lot. The ONLY entrance is…

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Alief Pre-National Night Out 2025, Sept. 30

Join your neighbors and millions nationwide in building stronger, safer communities by connecting and fostering lasting bonds with local …

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Alief Pocket Prairie Planting Volunteer Day, Sept. 27

Join Expert Mr. Kyle Frese (Founder of Decentralized Farming LLC), Ms. Kate Unger with the National Wildlife Foundation, Urban Harvest, a…

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Tzu Chi USA: Drive-Thru Food Distribution, Oct. 4

Providing free groceries to those in need in the community.

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Save the Date: India House Gala with Taapsee Pannu, Nov. 5

Save the Date: 22nd Annual India House Gala, Nov. 5 with guest of honor Taapsee Pannu, a prominent Indian actress

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Alief ISD 6 min read

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

Today marks the first day of fall. Yet holding to Houston form, it’s still 80 plus degrees and very humid outdoors. I am looking fo…

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Child Passenger Safety Week, Sept. 21-27

Head to www.savemewithaseat.org to schedule your seat check today to make sure your child is game ready this summer.

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India House: Premiere of the Short Film Detention, Oct 1

The film is a powerful story of hope and change that explores how the lives of youth in juvenile detention can be transformed. The film h…

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