Welcome to the District’s new website! We’re still adding the final touches — spot anything missing or off? Let us know
Kathy Jahn (Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction) and Pam Lowe (Digital Learning Coordinator) call into the studio to discuss the Alief Learns platform with Superintendent HD Chambers. They discussed how parents, students and educators will access instructional materials to avoid a slide in what students have learned in the 2019-2020 school year. The podcast [...]
Please join us at 6pm from the comfort of your home! Topics of discussion include a coronavirus update and proposed projects for Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and Council District Service Fund (CDSF).
Support our Local Restaurants and Retailers in the METRO Rider Rewards Program Many of our retailers have started curbside pickup to make it easier for you to shop. Simply CLICK HERE for a list of participating Rider Rewards partners. Always call ahead to confirm that the business is open. This list is subject to change.
A Message from the Executive Director This morning County Judge Lina Hidalgo, with the support of Mayor Turner, issued a mandatory “Stay Home. Stay Safe.” order that will start at midnight tonight. In order to support this effort, the International District will cease their graffiti and litter abatement and other non-essential services. Staff will continue [...]
What's an EIDL? The SBA EIDL program can provide low-interest loans of up to $2M to businesses and private non-profits. EIDLs may be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable and other bills. The interest rate is 3.75% for small businesses without credit available elsewhere. The interest rate for non-profits is 2.75%. EIDLs have long-term repayment options, up to a maximum of 30 [...]
Houston’s first free COVID-19 drive-thru testing site will broaden services to people of any age with chronic illnesses on Sunday, March 22, 2020. People with chronic illnesses experiencing cough, difficulty breathing and fever, the common COVID-19 symptoms, can call the Houston Health Department’s COVID-19 call center at 832-393-4220 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. to [...]
We want your restaurant be listed on our directory as a service of the Asian Chamber in support of small businesses being shutting down because of the dining restrictions. Please register your restaurant into our directory. SIGN UP FREE TODAY! Register: www.asianchamber-hou.org/restaurant If you are not ACC member, we want to offer you a 2 MONTHS FREE trial [...]
Texas small business can now apply for SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) to help with the COVID-19 crisis. What's an EIDL? The SBA EIDL program can provide low-interest loans of up to $2M to businesses and private non-profits. EIDLs may be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable and other bills. The interest [...]
The City of Houston is not shutting down over the weekend because of COVID-19. Mayor Sylvester Turner is asking Houstonians to get their information from credible sources such as HoustonEmergency.org and to ignore false social media rumors designed to create anxiety and confusion. "There is not going to be a lock-down, the city is not shutting down," [...]
The first free COVID-19 drive-thru testing site in Houston will expand services on Saturday, March 21, 2020, to symptomatic people age 65 and older. People 65 and older with cough, difficulty breathing, and fever may call the Houston Health Department COVID-19 call center at 832-393-4220 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. to be screened. People [...]
