Welcome to the District’s new website! We’re still adding the final touches — spot anything missing or off? Let us know

Color Your Community – A Live-Mural Painting

Please join the International District and Jaclyn Nguyen as we collaborate with local artists to celebrate our culture within the Houston community by painting a one-of-a-kind mural at Alief Nature Center. We invite you to bring your loved ones and contribute your own stroke of color. Special thanks to the Mona Foundation, Civic Leadership Scholarship, [...]

2014-05-12T16:07:45-05:00May 12th, 2014|

International District Kite Festival 2014

On Saturday April 12, 2014, the International District hosted our second annual Kite Festival at Alief Nature Center. This year, 250 kites were passed out thanks to our sponsor, Alief Majority Investment Group LLC. Our Kite festival had 450 people attended the event. There were 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place trophies given throughout the day [...]

2020-03-09T22:08:44-05:00April 29th, 2014|

LightsOut Houston

The "Energy Capital of the World" will continue its progress toward becoming the "Energy Conservation Capital" by turning off the lights the nights of Thursday, April 24 - Sunday, April 27, 2014. LightsOut Houston started in 2008 as a citywide commitment to energy efficiency by commercial building owners and their tenants, and has evolved into [...]

2020-03-09T22:08:44-05:00April 22nd, 2014|

Houston Parks & Recreation Department Parks Master Plan Phase II

Overview HPARD is in the process of evaluating and adjusting its Master Plan, last published in 2008. The plan gives direction for the growth of the city’s park system for the next twenty years. The Master Plan is revisited every 5 years to evaluate and make adjustments based on physical, social, policy and technological changes [...]

2020-03-09T22:08:44-05:00April 22nd, 2014|

Alief International Kite Festival

Join us for the second annual Alief International Kite Festival on April 12th at Alief Nature Center (Beechnut & Dairy Ashford). There will be on site registration for the kite contest. Enter your kite & win! Categories include largest kite, smallest kite, most unique kite, highest flying kite, and most colorful kite. For more info, [...]

2020-03-09T22:08:44-05:00April 9th, 2014|

Library opens at HCC Alief Hayes Road campus

Used as a resource for both students and community, the library at HCC's Alief Hayes Road campus provides approximately 20,000 square feet of quiet space perfect for studying or reading. The library also features study rooms and several computers available for use. Though most resources are reserved for current HCC students, community members are very [...]

2014-04-08T19:51:50-05:00April 8th, 2014|

Active Kids, Bright Minds, Healthy Lives

Visit the Alief Family YMCA on Healthy Kids Day® to get a jump on a healthy summer Houston – The Alief Family YMCA wants kids to keep moving this summer. As part of the Y's commitment to strengthen community by addressing critical gaps in health and education, Healthy Kids Day®, which occurs Saturday, April 26, [...]

2020-03-09T22:08:44-05:00April 4th, 2014|

Quarterly Alief Networking Breakfast – May 6, 2014

Topic: Hurricane Safety and Your Business Join us for our quarterly Alief Networking Breakfast on Tuesday, May 6, to prepare your business for the upcoming hurricane season. Three local authorities will bring you planning tips, provide safe evacuation instructions and detail what to do in the aftermath of the storm. Presentations Hurricane Preparedness for the [...]

2014-03-27T20:20:21-05:00March 27th, 2014|

MUSIC FEST: Willow Waterhole Conservation Reserve

10 HOURS OF FREE LIVE MUSIC IN A BEAUTIFUL SETTING What: MUSIC FEST Professional Musicians: Gisele & Friends (Latin), Kelly Dean Band (Smooth Jazz), Kyle Turner (5 piece ensemble w/Tenor Sax), Texas Brass Band (New Orleans Jazz), Warren Sneed Band (Traditional Jazz),Luther & the Healers (Top Texas Blues Band), Mark Dini (Fusion w/Pop Rock & [...]

2020-03-09T22:08:45-05:00February 26th, 2014|
Go to Top