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Halloween Bingo Night, Oct. 25

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Free METRO Rides for Students Extended Through October

METRO is extending its free rides to all area students through Oct. 31, 2017. Many families are still dealing with limited transportation…

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Community News
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CANCELED: National Night Out, Oct. 3

We regret to inform you that the International District’s NNO event has been canceled due to inclement weather. The location we wer…

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City of Houston
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Applications Being Accepted for Police Chief’s Youth Police Advisory Council

The Houston Police Department is inviting Houston area high school students to apply for the 2017-2018 Youth Police Advisory Council (YPA…

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Alief ISD
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Harvey Recovery Health Fair, Sept. 30

Alief ISD is partnering with the Alief YMCA, The University of Texas Health Science Center, MCNA Dental, FEMA, the American Red Cross, an…

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Community
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ITC Monthly Luncheon, Oct. 18

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Post Harvey Info Videos

Avenue CDC Post Harvey English Spanish Lonestar Legal Post Harvey Info Enlgish Vietnamese

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Fall Fest and Farmers Market, Oct. 14

First 250 kids get free pumpkins! Costume Contest • Games • Petting Zoo • Entertainment

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Community News
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Nominate the Best and Brightest of Houston’s International Business Achievers in 7 Categories of International Business!

The Houston International Trade Development Council, Inc. is now accepting nominations for the 5th Annual Global Seven (G7) Awards 2018! …

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Community News
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Update on SBA Disaster Assistance for Hurricane Harvey

GETTING DISASTER HELP FROM SBA – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ♦ SBA offers federal low-interest disaster loans to businesses of all size…

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Community
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Post-Harvey Information Session & Case Management

Supports include FEMA claims, Texas Workforce Commission claims, tenant rights, and legal assistance. Download Map

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Community
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Volunteers Need: All Hands on Deck – Must Register

The clients from Hurricane Harvey that have been staying at the NRG Arena are moving tomorrow to a new shelter at Greenspoint Mall. This …

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