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International Management District Sponsors Community-Building Event: Alief Babies Community Pop Up

The International Management District approved a $1,500 sponsorship reimbursement for the Alief Babies Community Pop Up Event during its …

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International District Welcomes M. Saigon Street Food at Ribbon Cutting Event

The International Management District (IMD) proudly celebrated the grand opening of M. Saigon Street Food with a ribbon-cutting ceremony,…

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HPD Explorers Win First place with Support from the International Management District

The Houston Police Department’s (HPD) Explorer Program recently celebrated a significant victory, clinching first place at the latest s…

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International Management District Launches Business Improvement Grant Program

The International Management District (IMD) is excited to announce the launch of its new Business Improvement Grant (BIG) program. This b…

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Houston’s Comprehensive Approach to Emergency Preparedness and Response: The Role of International Management District

In the early hours of July 8, Hurricane Beryl made landfall near Matagorda, Texas, as a Category 1 hurricane. By 10 a.m., it had weakened…

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International Management District: A Community United in the Aftermath of Hurricane Beryl

When Hurricane Beryl passed through, it left many parts of Houston in dire straits, with power outages lasting over a week in some areas.…

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Tasty siblings: Wazobia Kitchen and Market

Shoppers in wonderfully diverse Houston can easily find markets that contain restaurants and restaurants that contain markets. Rare in c…

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Farm of Peace sells flower crop for good cause

When looking for blooms to beautify your home for spring, look no further than the International Management District, where Saturday flow…

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Eid al-Fitr celebrations abound in southwest Houston

Across southwest Houston, celebrations such as Bollywood performances, bazaars and poetry competitions are planned for early April as Mus…

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Tiny shop is a tropical fruit paradise

The caller to Linda’s Tropical Fruits was desperate. But shop owner Linda Nguyen had to lay down some guidelines before she could help.…

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Thanh Tofu draws on generations of skill

Seven years ago, tired of layoffs in the oil industry, Lan Pham and her husband Khanh Nguyen began to dream of selling a product that’s…

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My Viet Inc. supports international strivers

When Huyen “Tacy” Nguyen opened the Houston branch of her international business in 2022, the occasion resembled an intricately arran…

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