Houston Livable Communities Initiative Survey
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Alief ISD: Tour the New Center for Advanced Careers!
Community members are invited to tour the new Center for Advanced Careers, which will open its doors to Alief ISD high school Career & Technical Education students this fall. Thursday, July 26, 2018 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Alief ISD Center for Advanced Careers 12160 Richmond Avenue Sincerely, HD Chambers Superintendent Alief ISD
H-GAC Announces the Gulf Coast Regional Tow and Go™ Program
HOUSTON – The Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) announced today the launch of the Gulf Coast Regional Tow and Go™ Program, which provides no-cost towing for vehicles that break down from mechanical failure while traveling within the City of Houston on freeways with camera coverage. The regional quick clearance program will expand next into Harris County [...]
MIRA Birdhouses
MIRA USA volunteers donated birdhouses to be installed at the Alief Community Garden. The birdhouses are designed to attract Purple Martins who are voracious mosquito eaters. Mosquitos are the number one cause of diseases and sickness around the globe and the International District is proud to support MIRA USA in their efforts to address global [...]
Free Domestic Violence Training, July 18
What you will learn: • Victim's rights • Understanding victim's point of view • Domestic violence programs & services • Immigration & family law
Q&A: Asian Chamber of Commerce’s new president seeks to grow Asian civic engagement
By Ileana Najarro, Houston Chronicle Milton Young, who became president of Houston’s Asian Chamber of Commerce in October, wants to guide the next generation of Asian entrepreneurs and boost Asian civic engagement in the U.S. The chamber, with 300 members including professional service firms and Fortune 500 companies, connects local Asian businesses with the greater [...]
IMD hosted community engagement meeting on the commemorative signage in the district
The International District hosted a community engagement meeting on June 27 to receive input from the community on the commemorative signage in the district. Over 500 people showed up to share their opinions on the signage. There will be another opportunity for others to weigh in on July 25 at the event to be held [...]
Alief ISD: Coach Cox Named Coach of the Year
Vincenzo Cox, head coach of the State Soccer Champion Elsik Rams, was recently named the ALL USA Boys Soccer Coach of the Year. Congratulations to him on this prestigious honor and congratulations again to the Elsik Rams who captured the state title this season. Click the picture below to read the story about this great [...]
Summer Family Health Screening, July 7
Children to receive a giveaway price when you complete the safety workshop. While supplies last.
Plan & Build your Business with the SBA & US Census Bureau- June 25
Webinar: Plan & Build your Business with the SBA & US Census Bureau June 25, 2018 Census Business Builder Join the US Small Business Administration Houston District office and the US Census Bureau for a FREE WEBINAR to learn about the many tools and resources that are available to potential and existing small business owners. [...]
