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Vol. 2, Issue 6 - 02.12.21 Black History Month has its roots in 1926, when the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) sponsored a national Negro History week, choosing the second week of February to coincide with the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. The event inspired schools and communities nationwide to organize local [...]
Walking into the Alief ISD administrative building, phone in one hand to discuss her latest donation delivery and dragging behind her a cart of food items for a family in need, she greets a new business representative who is eager to provide mentors for students. Delores “Dee” Jones, business and community coordinator for the school [...]
Harris County Assistance Available Now Apartment owners and residents in Harris County, but not in the city limits of Houston, Baytown or Pasadena, can apply now for rental assistance HERE This program can provide up to six months of rental assistance, paid directly to the landlord, and is funded by the Texas Emergency Rental Assistance Program. [...]
Recently, Harris County Public Health (HCPH) launched a new COVID-19 vaccination registration portal inviting residents to sign up for a COVID-19 vaccine waitlist. To ensure fair access for elderly residents, working families, and vulnerable populations, registrants on the waitlist are selected through a randomization and prioritization process rather than on a first-come, first-served basis. While [...]
Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Q&A Wednesday, February 10 | 1:00pm CST Register here Do you have questions about the program or steps you need to be taking NOW to get prepared to apply? SBA Houston leadership will review FAQs and answer your questions live in accordance with released guidelines to date. CLICK HERE [...]
The Houston Health Department and its agency partners are announcing the schedule for sites offering free COVID-19 tests the week of February 8, 2021. Seventeen FREE+FAST+SAFE testing sites across Houston are on the schedule for the week. Houston Health Department The Houston Health Department will offer drive-thru testing at two surge sites affiliated with U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. [...]
In this video, Alief ISD Superintendent HD Chambers speaks to parents, students and staff. Click on the image above to watch the video, or watch here. En este video, el Superintendente de Alief ISD, HD Chambers habla con los padres, los estudiantes y el personal. Haga clic en la imagen de arriba para ver el video, [...]
Vol. 2, Issue 5 - 02.04.21 Black History Month has its roots in 1926, when the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) sponsored a national Negro History week, choosing the second week of February to coincide with the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. The event inspired schools and communities nationwide to organize local [...]
In case of an EMERGENCY, call 9-1-1 Call 9-1-1 if someone, due to their mental state, is an immediate danger to themselves or others, including threats of suicide or homicide. Houston Police Department (HPD) 713-884-3131 Call the Houston Police Department directly if someone is acting out due to their mental state, but is NOT an [...]
