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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 put on our costumes for Halloween, I want to remind you of a few items that need your attention. RICHMOND AVE. (HWY 6 TO KIRKWOOD) I do not have enough time or [...]

2026-11-02T15:06:50-06:00November 2nd, 2026|

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 from City Hall and across our council district. NATIONAL NIGHT OUT 2026 Ain't no party like a National Night Out party on the westside! We had a blast connecting [...]

2026-10-18T09:31:51-05:00October 18th, 2026|

New Ag Science Center Takes Learning Outdoors

A rendering of Alief ISD's new Agricultural Science Center Alief ISD students who raise livestock will soon do it during the school day, not after it. The district will officially open its new Alief Agricultural Science Center on Oct. 30, and students should be fully moved in by December. The center replaces the [...]

2026-10-21T08:43:23-05:00October 7th, 2026|

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 to protect Alief from heat, flooding, and poor air quality. Parts will be recorded anonymously, with consent, for a UT Austin research project. Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 11 AM to 1:30 PM Alief [...]

2026-10-02T21:42:42-05:00October 2nd, 2026|

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 a great deal happening across the Westside. I want to make sure you have the information you need to stay connected, stay engaged, and stay ahead. 3rd Annual Faith & Affordable [...]

2026-10-02T19:15:18-05:00October 2nd, 2026|
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