Welcome to the District’s new website! We’re still adding the final touches — spot anything missing or off? Let us know
HOPE Clinic will be operational the rest of this week at all 3 of our sites. From 9AM to 3PM-Wednesday; 9AM-5PM Thurs. & Fri. for medical care. They have family physician, pediatrician, OB/GYN, and counseling. So if anyone lost their medication in the flood or if they are not feeling well, please come by. Their [...]
As you know, our region is still in a state of emergency and there is flooding throughout. Flooding is still a serious threat and there are hazardous conditions across the region. People who are safely sheltered in place should remain there and avoid unnecessary travel. Know that even after the rain ceases, it may take [...]
Support your favorite local business and save $$ - Sales Tax Free Weekend is August 11-13. - School Supplies - Clothing and Footwear - FAQ - Texas Administrative Code
Helping you to achieve a better future through education. Free admission. Free lunch. Early registration welcome!
Special $1 Pet Adoptions This Weekend to Help Save Lives HOUSTON- BARC is bursting at the seams with dogs and cats: More than 500 dogs and 200 cats are at BARC Animal Shelter and Adoptions. The shelter's capacity is 550 and over 720 animals are currently in its care. With shelter intake levels expected to [...]
By Alice Levitt, Houstonia Southwest Houston is more than just “Little Saigon,” and we’ve got a diverse line-up of dining options to prove it. TO MOST OF US, Alief means “Little Saigon,” the area along Bellaire Boulevard, roughly from Highway 6 to the Beltway, filled with many of the city’s best Vietnamese restaurants. But the [...]
1) Every day, 7 people die from home fires. 2) Home fires kill more people every year than all other disasters combined. 3) Smoke alarms cut the risk of death from a fire in half. 4) Red Cross and partners are installing free smoke alarms in at risk communities 5) Sound the Alarm to save [...]
What is the HUBZone Set-Aside Program Join the SBA Houston District Office Business Opportunity Specialists for a webinar about the HUBZone Set-Aside Program. Register for this webinar to find out about the Program and the many tools available to help small businesses build and successfully compete in the federal sector. You Will Learn: • Overview [...]
We're pleased to announce our upcoming Urban Farming Business Course for refugees and asylees in Houston! Applications are being accepted through August 31st, with the course beginning in October. The training program is approximately one year long (meeting once-a-week) at nominal expense to the participants. Our goal is to help refugees assimilate and become economically [...]
Mayor's 7th Annual Back 2 School Fest Location: George R. Brown Convention Center 1001 Avenida De Las Americas, Houston, TX 77010 Serving 25,000 pre-registered children from Houston area school districts Free: • Backpacks • School Supplies • Immunizations • Vision Screenings • Dental Screenings • Other Free Services Due to limited supplies, this event is [...]
