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Pool Safety in Houston: A Guide for Residents and Apartment Managers

D. Lillig Photo As Houston’s temperatures soar, pools become a central hub for families and neighbors. But with the fun comes serious risk: drowning is fast, silent and often preventable. Houston’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. David Persse, reminds us that this isn’t only a children’s issue. “When we think about drownings, most people [...]

2026-08-12T10:34:45-05:00June 11th, 2026|

Superintendent Dr. Anthony Mays’ Week Ahead – January 20, 2026

Public education can be a powerful force in changing our students' lives. This weekend, I was proud to watch our Miller Mavericks & our Mata Eagles celebrating and participating in the MLK Parade. While Martin Luther King was certainly an advocate for civil rights, he also understood the importance of education, sharing “Education must enable [...]

2026-01-20T19:11:21-06:00January 20th, 2026|

Superintendent Dr. Anthony Mays’ Week Ahead – January 12, 2026

Rita Pierson says, “Every child deserves a champion” and I 100% agree. From the top of the Alief ISD organization to the bottom, we must all be student-centered and willing to be that champion. I want to continue to express gratitude to everyone going above and beyond to meet our students' needs. The main thing [...]

2026-01-12T18:42:32-06:00January 12th, 2026|

The Thomas Telegraph | Happy New Year | Vol. 8, Issue 01 – Jan. 9, 2026

Vol. 8, Issue 01- 1.9.2026 Dear Friends, Let me be the last person to wish you a Happy New Year. As I shared at a recent press conference, public infrastructure remains our number one priority, and the updates below reflect how we are moving those priorities forward on the westside. STORM WATER VS. BLIGHTED BUILDINGS On [...]

2026-01-09T15:11:00-06:00January 9th, 2026|

Help Shape the Future of the International District Website!

We want to hear from you! To ensure we gather thoughtful feedback from everyone we serve, we’ve created three quick surveys, each tailored to the people who know the International District best. Please take a few minutes to complete the one survey that best reflects your role or relationship with the International District: Residents and [...]

2026-01-09T11:46:51-06:00January 9th, 2026|
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