Public education can be a powerful force in changing our students' lives. This weekend, I was proud to watch our Miller Mavericks & our Mata Eagles celebrating and participating in the MLK Parade. While Martin Luther King was certainly an advocate for civil rights, he also understood the importance of education, sharing “Education must enable [...]
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Rita Pierson says, “Every child deserves a champion” and I 100% agree. From the top of the Alief ISD organization to the bottom, we must all be student-centered and willing to be that champion. I want to continue to express gratitude to everyone going above and beyond to meet our students' needs. The main thing [...]
Vol. 8, Issue 01- 1.9.2026 Dear Friends, Let me be the last person to wish you a Happy New Year. As I shared at a recent press conference, public infrastructure remains our number one priority, and the updates below reflect how we are moving those priorities forward on the westside. STORM WATER VS. BLIGHTED BUILDINGS On [...]
We want to hear from you! To ensure we gather thoughtful feedback from everyone we serve, we’ve created three quick surveys, each tailored to the people who know the International District best. Please take a few minutes to complete the one survey that best reflects your role or relationship with the International District: Residents and [...]
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Welcome back, everyone. I hope that the winter break was fun, filled with lots of food, family, and friends! I personally enjoyed spending time with Belinda and the kids. These precious moments with family come and go swiftly, so I encourage everyone to make the most of them whenever they come around. The new semester [...]
Join us for a blood drive on Saturday, January 10, 2026, from 11 AM to 3:30 PM at the Alief Neighborhood Center (11903 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX 77072). There will be a bus at the entrance. Register: TINYURL.COM/ALIEF-JAN-BLOOD. Please help save a life. You will get a free hoodie, snacks, and drinks. Must be 16+ [...]
30th Texas International Lunar New Year 2026 – become a vendor! Become a Vendor
