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Survey: Houston Mayor’s Task Force on Policing Reform
The Houston Mayor’s Task Force on Policing Reform, at https://www.houstontx.gov/mayor/press/2020/police-review-task-force.html, urges all city residents to complete an online survey before midnight Sunday, Aug. …
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The Neighborhood Matching Grant Program is Accepting Applications
The 2020 application period for Neighborhood Matching Grants is open! Nonprofit 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations can apply for neigh…
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Alief Community Fridge
For more information, contact: [email protected] or 713.498.5418
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The Thomas Telegraph – Vol. 1, Issue 5, 08-06-2020
A WORD FROM COUNCIL MEMBER THOMAS District F Residents, I am excited to announce that a second round of funding for the City of Houston…
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City Council Approves $20 million Rent Relief Program to Help Houstonians Who Cannot Pay Rent Because of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Mayor Sylvester Turner and Houston City Council today approved a $20 million rent relief package to help Houstonians who cannot pay rent …
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Officer Cormier & Knox Family Benefit
Please, help show support and encouragement to SPO Cormier and the Knox family during this difficult time.
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Department of Neighborhoods launches bilingual phone messaging service
“Neighborhood Updates” notify residents of COVID-19 recovery resources and essential city services The Department of Neighborhoods (D…
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Asian Americans Attaining Awareness Announces Essay Competition
Submit your entries by August 30th, 2020 to [email protected]
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Thousands of Election Workers Needed in Harris County for the November General Election
The Harris County Clerk’s Office is looking for election workers to staff more than 800 voting centers that will be open for the Novemb…
Read moreLocal Artist Encourages Census Participation
By Christina Autry The Alief YMCA in the International District has become home to a new masterfully painted mural by prominent artist an…
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Alief’s Greatest(?) Gridiron Season
In normal times, August is the time we dare to start dreaming about some hint of relief from the heat in a few weeks and anticipating the…
Read moreCorrection: Houston Health Department, partners announce free COVID-19 testing schedule for week of August 3
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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Hotspot for Cold Drinks This Summer
By Christina Autry In their eighth year of serving the International District, Kravin Fruit Bar offers a wide array of all the fruit-base…
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