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As the summer draws to an end, it's time to prepare you and your child to go back to school. Being prepared is key to having an optimal learning environment. Here are some tips and reminders to make this school year a great one. Parents: Be cautious when driving through school zones. When you see [...]
The Houston Police Department wants to help you make your home as safe as possible and a nuisance to would-be burglars. For example, many intruders enter through weak doors. Having strong doors and door frames, including garage doors, is essential to your security. Steel doors and frames provide enhanced security because they are harder to [...]
Upcoming Events Support Houston'sYoungest Gardeners $5 of each Urban Harvest membership from August 1- September 30 will go towards our award-winning School Gardening Program. Join Urban Harvest today and support Houston's "growing gardeners!" GARDEN EDUCATORS WANTED! We are seeking passionate individuals who are interested in educating inner city youth in the "Outdoor Classroom." This is [...]
The beginning of the 2014-15 school year starts a new era for public education students in Texas. Incoming freshmen will now begin their journey toward college and career readiness by pursuing their chosen endorsement path throughout their high school years. This is all made possible through the House Bill 5 Legislation that was passed and [...]
From the Office of Council Member Mike Laster District Journal Official Newsletter of Houston City Council District J Friday, August 8, 2014 Council Member Mike Laster 832.393.3015 [email protected] City Hall Annex 900 Bagby Houston, TX 77002 PO Box 1562 Houston, TX 77251-1562 Dave Bonem Chief of Staff Jonny Flores Agenda & Policy DirectorSharon ShanahanAdministrative Services [...]
Dear Key Communicators: Today is the day that school districts in Texas release their community and student engagement ratings. We want you to know that Alief ISD earned an Exemplary or Recognized rating in each one of the eight categories in the district's first release of community and student engagement ratings. The district earned an [...]
The City of Houston and the University of Houston will join forces once again to present The Mayor's Fourth Annual Back to School Fest, in partnership with presenting sponsors Shell Oil Company and Motiva Enterprises L.L.C. The event will help prepare 25,000 pre-registered students for the new school year by providing backpacks, school supplies, immunizations, [...]
Department of Neighborhoods Issues Open Call for Community Ideas The City of Houston Department of Neighborhoods (DON) is partnering with the Rice University Center for Engineering Leadership to explore opportunities for taking city government out of downtown and into Houston neighborhoods via a mobile city hall. The department is seeking citizen input about the services [...]
The Alief International Parade will be held on September 20. The will start at 11110 Bellaire Blvd. For more information, including entering your group/organization, please contact the Alief Community Association: www.aliefcommunityassociation.org Download Entry Application
Alief Family YMCA Operation Backpack "Back –to-School" Block PartySaturday, August 1610 am - 2 pm YMCAs across the Greater Houston area are gearing up to provide school supplies for children in our community so they can start school with the tools to be successful. If you would like to help kids make the grade, follow [...]
