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Department of Neighborhoods Issues Open Call for Community Ideas The City of Houston Department of Neighborhoods (DON) is partnering with the Rice University Center for Engineering Leadership to explore opportunities for taking city government out of downtown and into Houston neighborhoods via a mobile city hall. The department is seeking citizen input about the services [...]
The Alief International Parade will be held on September 20. The will start at 11110 Bellaire Blvd. For more information, including entering your group/organization, please contact the Alief Community Association: www.aliefcommunityassociation.org Download Entry Application
Alief Family YMCA Operation Backpack "Back –to-School" Block PartySaturday, August 1610 am - 2 pm YMCAs across the Greater Houston area are gearing up to provide school supplies for children in our community so they can start school with the tools to be successful. If you would like to help kids make the grade, follow [...]
From the Office of Council Member Mike Laster District Journal Official Newsletter of Houston City Council District J Friday, July 25, 2014 Council Member Mike Laster 832.393.3015 [email protected] City Hall Annex 900 Bagby Houston, TX 77002 PO Box 1562 Houston, TX 77251-1562 Dave Bonem Chief of Staff Jonny Flores Agenda & Policy DirectorSharon ShanahanAdministrative Services [...]
The International District would like to invite you and your family to enjoy the very first of our FREE summer movie nights featuring Denzel Washington in, "Remember the Titans" Friday, July 25, 2014 @8:30pm Alief Community Garden corner of Beechnut & Dairy Ashford The International District will be providing free water, popcorn, and snacks. Bring [...]
Houston is full of FREE, FUN resources and opportunities to LEARN all summer long! School is out but learning does not have to end! The Mayor's Office of Education Initiatives has organized numerous free, fun and educational summer learning programs in Houston! These include summer reading programs through the Houston Public Library system, nutrition and [...]
Dear Color Your Community Sponsors and Volunteers: Over a month has passed since Color Your Community, and my passion for volunteerism has only feverishly grown since then! Thank you to the Mona Foundation Civic Scholarship and the International Management District for sponsoring the wonderful event. My gratitude extends to all of the volunteers who [...]
Who: Keep Houston Beautiful (Houston Clean City Commission) What: Mayor's Proud Partner Award Call for Entries When: entries due Monday, July 21, 2014 Where: award application is available at www.houstonbeautiful.org Why: award the efforts of businesses, individuals and community groups who work to enhance Houston's landscape through environmental and beautification projects Contact: Emily Barlow, Program [...]
When it became apparent that the grape vines in the Alief Spark Park and Nature Center's children's garden were not flourishing, 17-year-old Joel Pointer came to the rescue. The Eagle Scout candidate who will soon be a senior at Alief Taylor High School had an idea to get the vines off the ground. "I had [...]
Enter for a chance to win $10,000!2014 Liftoff Houston Business Plan Competition Are you an aspiring entrepreneur? Do you have a business idea that could change the world? Don't miss this once in a life-time opportunity to test your business idea and get feedback from leaders in the business community. Liftoff Houston is the City [...]
