Precinct 4 Listening Tour, April 15
Saturday, April 15 10 a.m. - BakerRipley Gulfton- Sharpstown Campus - 3 p.m. - Tracy Gee Community Center -
Women’s artworks honor Alief’s legacy at new center
Windbloom In 1917, a tiny farming settlement called Dairy was renamed Alief in honor of Alief Ozelda Morris Magee, one of the area’s first settlers. She had served as its first postmaster. Today the legacies of Alief the female pioneer and Alief the community are crystallized symbolically — along with the area’s history, [...]
The Thomas Telegraph: Vol. 4, Issue 7 – 04-06-2023
Vol. 4, Issue 07 - 04.06.23 Dear Friends: I have much to share; please bear with me as this is a lengthy newsletter. Dating as much information as possible is essential to address the various constituent issues within the office and the community. Several public infrastructure projects are happening within District F, and I want to [...]
2023 Kite Festival Rescheduled for May 13
Free kite to the first 200 kids. Rock climbing & petting zoo.
Kite Festival – Call for Vendors
Show off your organization. Tent, table, and two chairs will be provided. Email [email protected]
Nonprofit founder shapes the CHAT about immigrants
Two striking scenarios take place in the Gulfton community: In one, a 17-year-old Afghan refugee, driving a car owned by his family, finds himself chased by seven police officers for disobeying a traffic light whose colors he was never taught about. He was also never taught that the sirens of a police car mean you [...]
The Thomas Telegraph: Vol. 4, Special Issue – 03-31-2023
Vol. 4, Special Issue - 03.31.23 WATER BILLS INCREASING FOR ALL HOUSTONIANS Houston water and wastewater rates are set to increase on April 1. This will bring about a $4 increase per month during the first year for an average single-family home, which uses about 3,000 gallons of water per month, according to Houston Public Works. The [...]
SBA Growth Training for Small Businesses- T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging Leaders! APPLY NOW
SBA Houston is seeking 50 top-quality small business CEOs for our dynamic CEO training program T.H.R.I.V.E.! This intensive program combines in-person and virtual training, features contemporary training materials, can be customized for the needs of specific businesses, is totally focused on GROWTH, and is FREE! APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 30, 2023 Eligibility Requirements: Have been in business for [...]
Invitation to Commissioner Lesley Briones’ April 1st Listening Tour
Commissioner Briones is hosting her first listening tour on Saturday, April 1st, at the Alief Neighborhood Center, 11903 Bellaire Blvd., Houston, TX 77072 in the East Room #1301. The event is from 10 am to noon.
88th Legislative Session Update from Dr. Anthony Mays
Dear Alief ISD Parents, Staff and Community Members, With the 88th Texas Legislative session underway, we are paying close attention to bills related to public education and those which may impact students and public schools. We are asking for your immediate action to advocate for public schools today concerning two bills – (1) Senate Bill [...]
