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Houston Fire Department is Hiring

Houston Fire Department’s hiring process is open. No prior experience is required. Houston Fire Department is committed in developing a workforce that is reflective of and from the community served. More information can be found here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/houston/jobs/3096806/fire-fighter-trainee.

2021-06-09T13:57:29-05:00June 9th, 2021|

College-bound individuals are encouraged to consider spending a ‘gap year’ with Sewa International USA and AmeriCorps.

Make an impact in your community with Civic Action and service Join our team: Sewa International USA - Houston AmeriCorps Opportunities are three-quarter-time (TQT) and half-time (HT) 10-month-long commitments with a living allowance paid monthly and an education award granted at the end of a service period that provides work experience and exposure to socially [...]

2021-06-08T14:12:12-05:00June 8th, 2021|

A garden of international delights keeps ‘growing’ in Alief

Each plot takes you to a different place at the Alief Community Garden. A dozen cactus plants reach upward of 4 feet on a 25-foot-long bed belonging to Gus Munoz. Up close, against blues skies, the fleshy paddles transport you to arid central Mexico or, in Munoz's case, the Rio Grande Valley, where he grew [...]

2021-06-05T11:13:09-05:00June 4th, 2021|

The Thomas Telegraph: Vol. 2, Issue 21 – 06-04-2021

Vol. 2, Issue 22 - 06.04.21 DISTRICT F OFFICE The Houston Health Department is currently offering the COVID-19 vaccine at 23 locations throughout the city. Walk-ins are welcome and appointments are available. For information on the locations, click on the image above or here. Free COVID-19 testing is still available at Alief ISD Crump Stadium. CONSTITUENT UPDATES Tree & Heavy [...]

2021-06-04T11:17:49-05:00June 4th, 2021|

From ACC Chairman Bin Yu – A Personal Invitation to Attend the Business Conference and Expo Next Week

In a week from today, we will launch our annual Business Conference & Expo (Thursday, June 10th), now 100% virtual and FREE for all to attend! With the hard times we all have experienced last year, the Asian Chamber of Commerce thanks the gracious support from our sponsors and we are now opening this whole [...]

2021-06-04T08:15:15-05:00June 4th, 2021|

This fish & pets store dives in to help humans

When Winter Storm Uri descended on Houston in mid-February, causing massive blackouts and freezing water pipes throughout the state, Patrick Hoang decided to spring into action. Hoang, who with his wife, Stacie, own and operate Fish-N-Pets Unlimited at 11710 Bissonnet, saw an opportunity to give back to the community. His store stayed open in the [...]

2021-06-03T11:15:31-05:00June 3rd, 2021|

The County Connection: Help Us Get to Green

The County Connection Lina Hidalgo | Harris County Judge June 2021 Since the COVID-19 virus was first detected in Harris County, we have been working non-stop to beat it. We stayed home, wore our masks, maintained social distance, and sacrificed many, many moments with friends and family. When safe, effective vaccines became available, Harris County Public Health [...]

2021-06-02T10:11:18-05:00June 2nd, 2021|
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