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Community 4 min read

UPDATE: Tropical Storm Laura

UPDATE: Tropical Storm Laura (Sunday, 5:00pm) What is the danger? Tropical Storm Laura is expected to enter the Gulf of Mexico early this…

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City of Houston 1 min read

Emergency Preparedness: Tropical Storms Marco and Laura

Friends and Neighbors, With Tropical Storms Marco and Laura both forecasted to strengthen into hurricanes when they arrive on Tuesday and…

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Alief ISD 1 min read

Alief ISD: Message from the Superintendent, Aug. 21, 2020

In this video, Alief ISD Superintendent HD Chambers speaks to parents, students and staff. Click on the image above to watch the video, o…

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City of Houston 5 min read

The Thomas Telegraph – Vol. 1, Issue 6, 08-20-2020

Vol. 1, Issue 7 – 08.20.20 DISTRICT F OFFICE Round 2 of the City of Houston’s Rental Assistance Program has begun accepting…

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Community 7 min read

Complete Communities News, August 2020

August 2020 Newsletter Department of Neighborhoods launches bilingual messaging service The Department of Neighborhoods has launched Nei…

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Community 2 min read

Census 2020 Presentation

It’s not too late to fill out your Census 2020 form online. Here are instructions in English and Spanish to guide you through each …

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City of Houston 2 min read

Mayor Turner Encourages Houstonians to Apply for the COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program

Mayor Sylvester Turner today reminded Houstonians – residents and landlords – about the City’s rental assistance progra…

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Community 2 min read

Statement: Harris County Clerk Chris Hollins on Expected USPS Delivery Delays in November

In response to the United States Postal Service’s warning regarding vote by mail deliveries, Harris County Clerk Chris Hollins issu…

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City of Houston 4 min read

Reminder: Houston Health Department, partners announce free COVID-19 testing schedule for week of August 17

The Houston Health Department and its agency partners are announcing the schedule for sites offering free COVID-19 tests the week of Au…

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City of Houston
City of Houston 1 min read

Neighborhood Matching Grant Program – Call for Applications!

Application Deadline – November 6, 2020 The 2020 application period for Neighborhood Matching Grant Program is open!  The program …

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Alief ISD 1 min read

Alief ISD: Message from the Superintendent, Aug. 14, 2020

In this video, Alief ISD Superintendent HD Chambers speaks to parents, students and staff. Click on the image above to watch the video, o…

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City of Houston 1 min read

Houston Health Department Looking to Hire Community Health Workers

The Houston Health Department is looking to hire Community Health Workers for the community engagement and outreach projects of the local…

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