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Teens Are Invited to Enter HPL’s Get Graphic: Amateur Comic Creation Contest
The Houston Public Library (HPL) is calling all teen graphic artists between the ages of 11 and 18 to enter its Get Graphic: Amateur Comic Creation Contest. If you’re into creating comic style short stories then…
Read moreGetting to Know Houston’s Asiatown of Today
By Dianna Wary, Houstonia Before 1983, the Asiatown we know and love didn’t exist. AS WE STOOD ON THE THRESHOLD OF THE TEO CHEW TEMPLE,…
Read moreRequired Eating: 11 Restaurants in Asiatown You Can’t Miss
By Mai Pham, Houstonia From Cajun-Vietnamese crawfish to dim sum and Sichuan staples, these are our favorite places to eat. ASIATOWN, hom…
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Houston Livable Communities Initiative Survey
To participate or get more information, please attend an upcoming event near you.
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Alief ISD: Tour the New Center for Advanced Careers!
Community members are invited to tour the new Center for Advanced Careers, which will open its doors to Alief ISD high school Career …
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H-GAC Announces the Gulf Coast Regional Tow and Go™ Program
HOUSTON – The Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) announced today the launch of the Gulf Coast Regional Tow and Go™ Program, which…
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MIRA Birdhouses
MIRA USA volunteers donated birdhouses to be installed at the Alief Community Garden. The birdhouses are designed to attract Purple Marti…
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Free Domestic Violence Training, July 18
What you will learn: • Victim’s rights • Understanding victim’s point of view • Domestic violence programs & ser…
Read moreQ&A: Asian Chamber of Commerce’s new president seeks to grow Asian civic engagement
By Ileana Najarro, Houston Chronicle Milton Young, who became president of Houston’s Asian Chamber of Commerce in October, wants to gui…
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IMD hosted community engagement meeting on the commemorative signage in the district
The International District hosted a community engagement meeting on June 27 to receive input from the community on the commemorative sign…
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Alief ISD: Coach Cox Named Coach of the Year
Vincenzo Cox, head coach of the State Soccer Champion Elsik Rams, was recently named the ALL USA Boys Soccer Coach of the Year. Congratul…
Read moreSummer Family Health Screening, July 7
Children to receive a giveaway price when you complete the safety workshop. While supplies last.
Read morePlan & Build your Business with the SBA & US Census Bureau- June 25
Webinar: Plan & Build your Business with the SBA & US Census Bureau June 25, 2018 Census Business Builder Join the US Small Bus…
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