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By the light of the rare supermoon, nearly 900 dignitaries and guests gathered Saturday, May 5 to celebrate two anniversaries of the Texas Teo Chew Temple Association which oversees one of the central points for worship and education in Southwest Houston's Chinese community. The gala celebrated the 30th anniversary of the founding of the Texas [...]
On the evening of May 3rd, the final day of the 2012 Offshore Technology Conference, the International Management District and US-China International Business Network hosted a reception and dinner for 100 international and local guests including Chinese and American petroleum equipment suppliers at Signature Manor on Howell-Sugarland Road. Joining Mr. Wea Lee, board chairman, and [...]
“DEVELOPING COMMUNITY LEADERS IN HARRIS COUNTY” Are you tired of being Powerless? Then Let Us Build a Movement Join us on our mission to develop Leaders in your Community. Learn about opportunities, benefits, and joys of organizing and getting your neighbors involved. Being a community leader is rewarding and beneficial Building a Movement is Life-Giving. [...]
Join the 7th Ambassadors, Consuls General and Tourism Director's Tour of the Philippines!July 11-17 Basic Tour: $2,378 (Chicago/Midwest)International round-trip ticket to/from Manila departing on July 94 nights stay at Dusit Thani Hotel in Makati CityDaily buffet breakfast and 2 lunches Dinners with cultural show and entertainmentHistoric wreath-laying ceremony at Rizal ParkVisit to Malacañang with lunchMeeting [...]
Our Community Garden is thriving! Check out the latest update via News Channel 13 story. For continued coverage on our Community Garden, visit the Community Garden page And remember, vote for the Alief Community Orchard at communitiestakeroot.com
The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Center for the Arts is dedicated to ground-breaking, transformative collaborations across the performing, visual, and literary arts. Based at the University of Houston, the Mitchell Center commissions and produces new works, presents public performances and exhibitions, offers curriculum and scholarships, and hosts residencies with renowned visiting artists from throughout the world. [...]
Houston, TX – Early voting by personal appearance for the long awaited May 29 Republican and Democratic Party Primary Elections will begin Monday, May 14, 2012, and continue through Friday, May 25, 2012. Traditionally held in March, the Texas primaries were delayed by the redistricting process. The Primary elections are conducted by the two major [...]
Nonprofit organizations are encouraged to apply for “Love Your Block” grants to support volunteer-led street block revitalization projects. The grants will support twenty projects that revitalize green spaces, transform blighted areas and advocate for quality open space. Those selected for the grants will receive a $500 gift card from Home Depot to purchase supplies and [...]
City Council Budget Workshops will be held soon at: City Hall Council Chamber901 Bagby, 2nd floorHouston, TX 77002Click HERE to download the complete workshop schedule.
The Community Garden was intended to: Stimulate social interaction by bringing people together Provide fruit and produce for personal use or donation to the hungry Become a learning experience and a teaching tool for urban children who see no connection between the foods they eat and what it takes to produce it Be a source [...]
