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Solid Waste Heavy Trash Schedule Resumes March 1, 2018

The Solid Waste Department will resume its regularly scheduled tree waste and junk waste collections effective March 1, 2018. Thursday, M…

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Community News
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2018 LISC Small Grants Now Available

Houston LISC is excited to launch the 2018 cycle of two small grants programs. LISC’s small grants are tools to support resident-le…

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Information for Voters Displaced by Harvey

COUNTY CLERK IS PREPARED FOR DISPLACED VOTERS Primary Election Information for Voters Displaced by Harvey Houston, TX – Harris County C…

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Alief ISD
Alief ISD 1 min read

Importance of Voting

The last date to register to vote in the March 6 Primary is rapidly approaching. Please view the following video on the importance of vot…

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City of Houston
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Celebrating African American Heritage Month at the Houston Public Library

HOUSTON – Celebrate African American history as it comes alive at the Houston Public Library (HPL) through the voices and vision of…

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Community
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Class A Apartments Under Construction in the International District

There are over 16,000 apartment units in the International District. However, the District’s apartment stock is aging with most pro…

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Community
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Beyond Careers Free Tax Preparation

Beyond Careers Volunteer Income Tax Assistance is offering free assistance on Saturdays (February 10, February 17 and March 10) at HCC&#8…

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City of Houston
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Join us and CM Larry Green on a mission to the Netherlands!

Mission to the Netherlands Join Houston International Trade Development Council and Houston City Council Member Larry Green on a mission …

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Community
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Quarterly Alief Networking Breakfast, Feb. 6

We cordially invite you to join us for our quarterly ALIEF NETWORKING BREAKFAST Tuesday February 6, 2018 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM International…

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Community
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Senior Valentine’s Dance 2018 @ Golden Bamboo Village III

Join us on February 9th from 7-9PM. RSVP required.

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Alief ISD
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Alief ISD preparing students for success

Our main goal in Alief ISD is to prepare students for life after high school. We want them to become productive citizens who contribute t…

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SAVE the DATE – 3rd Annual BARK for BARC Walk – April 28, 2018

Mark your calendar for Saturday, April 28, 2018 at beautiful Rice University! The Houston BARC Foundation and Honorary Chairman Lance McC…

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