Vol. 8, Issue 9 - 4.17.2026 District F, Last week, I voted in support of limiting HPD’s involvement in holding people for I.C.E administrative (non-criminal) warrants after a citation has been issued. HPD is still required to call I.C.E. but our vote does not require them to hold them for 30 minutes of until I.C.E. arrives. To be [...]
Vol. 8, Issue 8 - 4.10.2026 Dear Friends, Much of the national conversation has shifted away from proven, data-driven solutions like Housing First, and toward models that center treatment alone. Homelessness is also a supply issue, domestic violence issue, healthcare issue, financial instability issue, criminal justice issue, natural disaster issue, and more. It is complex. Because [...]
Vol. 8, Issue 7 - 4.3.2026 To my favorite people, We are well into spring, and I have a series of updates and important items to bring to your attention. WATER RATE INCREASE Every April 1, water bills increase by 1% per city ordinance. I know. I know. Many of you have also raised concerns about billing [...]
Join AliefVotes, Precinct 4, District F, and Alief ISD for Made in Alief, a free Art Show and Gallery Walk celebrating the creativity, culture, and talent of the Alief community. The event will feature an art show and gallery walk, live band and choir performances, dancing, a student film showcase, and free food for all [...]
Join AliefVotes and partners for a Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurship Workshop. We will explore ways to start businesses, budget, invest, and be more aware of your finances. Designed for ALL ages! Saturday, March 28th, 2026, from 11 AM to 1 PM. Alief Neighborhood Center, 11903 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX 77072 (Room 2003). Free lunch and [...]
Vol. 8, Issue 6 - 3.20.2026 Dear Friends, Piney Point / Carver Crest We continue to invest in public art across District F, utilizing electrical boxes to enhance the visual identity of our neighborhoods. Two of the four budgeted locations have been completed, and the approved design for Piney Point is scheduled to begin at the end [...]
Join AliefVotes and partners for a Drug Prevention & Education Awareness Workshop. We will explore the causes of drug use, prevention strategies, and how substance use impacts education and opportunities. Designed for ALL ages! Saturday, March 21st, 2026, from 11 AM to 1 PM. Alief Neighborhood Center, 11903 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX 77072 (Room 2005). [...]
Join AliefVotes and Karui Lucky Star Foundation for Mind Matters: A Mental Health Workshop. We will explore drug abuse, body image, and resilience with speakers and helpful resources. Designed for ALL ages! Saturday, March 14th, 2026, from 12:30 PM to 2 PM. Alief Neighborhood Center, 11903 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX 77072 (Room 1509). Free lunch [...]
Vol. 8, Issue 5 - 3.6.2026 Dear Friends, March is here already!☘️ APARTMENT INSPECTION ORDINANCE COMMUNITY MEETINGS Thank you to everyone who attended one of the two community engagement meetings hosted by me, as Chair of the Housing and Affordability Committee, and Mayor Pro Tem Martha Castex-Tatum, Chair of the Economic Development Committee. Your feedback was [...]
Vol. 8, Issue 4 - 2.06.2026 Friends, I want to talk to you about I.C.E. For many of us, I.C.E. is something we hear about on the national stage, but in recent weeks, it has shown up right here at home. I have received credible accounts of I.C.E. activity at Alief ISD schools, agents following school buses, and video [...]
