Tzu Chi Drive-Thru Food Distribution, Aug. 27
To offer relief during the pandemic, we are providing free groceries to those in need in our community.
New Alief ISD pre-K schools leapfrog traditional methods
One of the two sophisticated early childhood centers that the Alief Independent School District opened for this school year includes an International Management District experience room. Reflecting the colorful ethnic diversity of the district and the Alief area, the space includes mural-like images of a Mexican market and a Mexican folkloric dancer; a Chinese dragon, [...]
Alief plays a colorful role in a new Netflix series
If they have access to shows on Netflix, residents of Alief and anyone else with connections to the area will get a chance to see the neighborhood reflected in a huge — and sometimes comical — way starting Wednesday, Aug. 24. The date marks the video streaming debut of a sort-of biographical comedy series called [...]
The Thomas Telegraph: Vol. 3, Issue 20 – 08-19-2022
Vol. 3, Issue 20 - 08.19.22 Dear District F: This week's newsletter will focus primarily on promoting Saturday's 2nd Annual District F Career Fair. What initially started as a response to get people back to work after the pandemic's peak has evolved into one of the largest career fairs hosted by a council member in recent years. If [...]
Alief ISD gains in statewide public school ratings
Students starting the new school year will soon begin receiving grades on their various assignments. At the same time, parents and other community members are able to see if their local schools and campuses are making the grade in a fresh update to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) rating system of all public school districts. [...]
HPD Chief’s Citywide P.I.P. Meeting, Sept. 13
This important presentation will educate members about how gunshot detection technology is helping the Houston Police Department combat violent criminal activity in the City of Houston.
Free safety sessions for the public at National Asian Peace Officers’ Association symposium here
Drawing hundreds of officers from across the nation, the National Asian Peace Officers’ Association symposium is taking place downtown through Thursday, Aug. 11, with free public access to its exposition and job fair at the Marriott Marquis Hotel at 1777 Walker Street. The public is also welcome to attend, at no cost, these sessions on Thursday at [...]
The International District was pleased to help underwrite Vietnamese Culture and Science Association event
The International District was pleased to help underwrite today's Vietnamese Culture and Science Association event honoring the many Vietnamese-American students who graduated this year as valedictorians or salutatorians of their Houston-area high schools.
The Thomas Telegraph: Vol. 3, Issue 19 – 08-05-2022
Vol. 3, Issue 19 - 08.05.22 Dear District F: Let's talk trash. The city has been in the news recently for several reasons. I want to cover the most critical items related to our work together. A couple of weeks ago, the Department of Justice announced an investigation into the city's practices of cleaning up illegal dumping in [...]
SBA Upcoming Events
Houston District Office - August 2022 2022 WBEA Women's Business Conference DAY 1: August 10 | 8:30am-4:00pm CDT | IN PERSON LOCATION: Texas Women’s University - 6700 Fannin Street DAY 2: August 11 | 8:30am-4:00pm CDT | VIRTUAL DETAILS & REGISTER This Conference provides a platform for brand extension and supplier development while linking women business enterprises (WBEs) [...]
