D. Lillig Photo As Houston’s temperatures soar, pools become a central hub for families and neighbors. But with the fun comes serious risk: drowning is fast, silent and often preventable. Houston’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. David Persse, reminds us that this isn’t only a children’s issue. “When we think about drownings, most people [...]

How an army of neighbors, students, and Boy Scouts built the Alief Community Garden in a single rainy day in September 2011.

HPD Sgt. Tracy Hicks at a community meeting As the holiday season approaches, it brings a mix of joy and excitement, along with an increased need for vigilance. Crime rates, particularly theft and robbery, can spike during this time as criminals look for unsuspecting targets among the hustle and bustle of holiday shopping. [...]

Location is everything, and for the owners of La Dental in the International District, moving their dental practice to a spot near Kim Son was a no- brainer."It was an easy decision. We would still be serving the community that we love, and we had access to the biggest Vietnamese-Chinese buffet in Texas and possibly [...]

When the hot and humid weather finally subsides in Houston, there is nothing better than going to Đi Ăn Phở. Pronounced "dee-ahn-fuh," it's the name of a relatively new restaurant in the International Management District. The name also translates to  "go and eat a bowl of phở,” the Vietnamese noodle soup. "Sit back, slow down, [...]

Mark your calendar, notify your family and friends, and get ready for the inaugural Alief Night Market, where organizers plan to shine a spotlight on local artists and small businesses. Scheduled to be held Saturday, Sept. 13, from 6-10 p.m. at the Alief Community Garden, located at 8409 1/2 Dairy View Lane in the International [...]

Trang (Lena) Le moved to the United States in 2015, always seeking new challenges. She began studying culinary management at the Art Institute of Houston while working as a private chef for several families in Houston. After a long day, she often craved excellent Asian comfort food, only to find what she craved was not [...]

A unique community has emerged in the International District to foster both healing and horticulture. Just Keep Growing is a garden-based sobriety support group that not only focuses on recovery from addiction but also celebrates the lessons that nature has to offer. Founder Casey Sheek, who is in recovery herself, said she always found peace [...]

Starting a business can be both an exciting and daunting journey. If you have an innovative business idea but are unsure how to turn it into a solid, actionable plan, the StartSmart series might be just what you need. Through collaboration among several organizations, 11 local entrepreneurs recently participated in a workshop in the International [...]

In celebration of Women’s History Month, the International Management District (IMD) is proud to highlight three extraordinary women whose leadership, service, and advocacy have enriched the Alief community for decades: Karen Loper, Sarah Winkler, and Barbara Quattro. Each has dedicated herself to the neighborhood’s well-being, transforming schools, public spaces, and community engagement in ways that [...]