Welcome to the District’s new website! We’re still adding the final touches — spot anything missing or off? Let us know
Dear Key Communicators, I hope this communication finds everyone healthy and in good spirits. Or at least as good of spirits as possible. I am keenly aware that our staff and parents are waiting to hear additional information regarding our initial plans on several critical issues surrounding the 2020-21 school year. This communication is intended [...]
In this video, Alief ISD Superintendent HD Chambers speaks to parents, students and staff. Click on the image above to watch the video, or watch here. En este video, el Superintendente de Alief ISD, HD Chambers, habla con los padres, los estudiantes y el personal. Haga clic en la imagen de arriba para ver el video, o [...]
CORONAVIRUS UPDATE Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo issued an order last Friday mandating that businesses require customers to wear masks, in effect until June 30th. COVID-19 Hospitalizations Still on the Rise CITY COUNCIL HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE MEETING Monday, June 22nd Today, the Agenda Session again took place online. Council meetings will [...]
Public News Service: On the Virtual Road in Texas to Promote the 2020 Census
New art acquisitions will grow the City’s public collection while supporting artists impacted by the COVID-19 economic downturn The Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs (MOCA) announced today new opportunities for artists and artist groups to have their artwork selected for the City’s Art Collection. In April, MOCA began announcing opportunities for artists and the creative [...]
Dear friends, The Harris County COVID-19 Relief Fund will open its online and phone application process for financial assistance to eligible Harris County residents on June 23 and June 24. In May, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and Commissioners Court approved the creation of the $30 million COVID-19 Relief Fund to be distributed to an estimated 20,000 [...]
The International District, along with Sewa Houston, VPSS Haveli Houston and Brighter Bites, distributed 400 food kits and masks to families at the Catalina Apartments last Saturday. Thank you to all involved for helping our International District community during these difficult times. Need help? Call the Sewa COVID-19 helpline at 281-909-SEWA. [gallery_bank type="images" [...]
Meetup for Houston Small Businesses Network with representatives from SBA, SCORE, Small Business Development Center, Women’s Business Center, and PeopleFund in small break-out sessions. Learn about each organization and how they can help to start or grow your business. Sessions will be informative and allow you to ask your business questions! Friday, June 19th, 9:00am-11:00am [...]
CORONAVIRUS UPDATE Yesterday, the Agenda Session again took place online. Council meetings will be online through the end of this month. Here were some of the notable Agenda items passed: Item #40 - ORDINANCE appropriating $3,147,000.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund, awarding a contract to ALSAY INCORPORATED for Ground Water Well Rehabilitation Various Sites; setting a deadline for the [...]
The new episode of the Alief ISD podcast series - "Houston Food Bank - Nourishing Stomachs and Minds" was posted today. Prior to district closures, Superintendent HD Chambers sat down in the studio with Deborah Nichols (CIS Student Support Manager at Outley Elementary School), Angela Loving (Houston Food Bank School Programs Coordinator) and Dee Jones [...]
