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First Annual Alief ISD Superintendent’s Fun Run, Feb. 13

Join us for the first Annual Alief ISD Superintendent’s Fun Run on February 13.

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Congressman Al Green: Aloha Legislative Update, Nov. 7

FREE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC | Eventbrite Registration Required – Arrive Early – Limited Seating

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City of Houston 14 min read

The Thomas Telegraph | New data on Faith Institutions’ land acreage, and welcoming James Talarico to the Westside | Vol. 8, Issue 23–November 2, 2026

Vol. 8, Issue 23 – 11.02.2026 Friends, I am ready for some cooler weather, and hopefully we will get some this weekend! Before we …

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METRO: Courtesy Rides to the Polls

Present your voter ID for a complimentary ride to and from your polling location.

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Tzu Chi USA: Drive-Through Food Distribution, Oct. 31

Compassion in Action | Sharing Love | Nourishing Community

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City of Houston 8 min read

The Thomas Telegraph | Recapping the Faith and Affordable Housing Summit plus multifamily funding availability | Vol. 8, Issue 22–October 16, 2026

Vol. 8, Issue 22 – October 16, 2026 Friends, As we anticipate a cold front and spend more time outside, I want to share several updates…

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Tzu Chi USA: Drive-Through Food Distribution, Oct. 17

Compassion in Action | Sharing Love | Nourishing Community

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City of Houston 2 min read

AliefVotes: Building Alief’s Nature Network Workshop, Oct. 10

Join AliefVotes and the Resilient Cities Network for a student-led workshop where your voice decides which nature project we build next t…

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Community 14 min read

The Thomas Telegraph | Final call for Faith and Affordable Housing Summit registration, National Night Out lineup | Vol. 8, Issue 20–October 2, 2026

Vol. 8, Issue 21 – 10.2.2026 Dear Friends, October is here — and so is the work. From public safety to school planning, there is…

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Community 1 min read

Domestic Violence Awareness Forum, Oct. 5

Join us on October 5 at 6:30 p.m. at 3001 Main St., Houston, TX 77002.

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City of Houston 1 min read

Tree Planting Community Workshop, Sept. 26

Join AliefVotes, the Houston Tree Initiative, and the Alief Super Neighborhood Council for our Tree Planting Community Workshop, where yo…

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Tzu Chi USA: Drive-Through Food Distribution, Oct. 3

Compassion in Action | Sharing Love | Nourishing Community

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