General News

KHOU: Viet Hoa Pack Your Bag Challenge

Great Day’s Cristina Kooker is on the road again for Visit Houston’s Pack Your Bag Challenge, this time at Viet Hoa. Take a l…

Fort Bend Women’s Center: Donate, Shop, Volunteer

Alief Community Health Fair, Aug. 5

What’s Next for METRO …. It’s Up to You!

METRO is embarking upon the development of a new regional transit plan – METRONext – and they need you to be a part of it! Their tran…

Tropical Storm Alert! Cindy’s Severe Flood Threat

Since June 1st was the beginning of hurricane season, we have not had to wait long for Tropical Storm Cindy to develop in the Gulf of Mex…

Free Electronics Recycling Collection Events, June 24

Two locations, Acres Home and Gulfton on June 24 from 8am to noon.

Review Latest Hurricane Preparedness and Safety Resources

With hurricane season underway, we encourage you to review the 2017 Hurricane Preparedness and Safety page. Flood Safety Checklist Hurric…

Vietnamese spot De Nhu Y is now open

Vietnamese spot De Nhu Y is now open at 13255 Bellaire Boulevard, a few doors down from Crown Seafood in Chinatown’s Lion Square Center…

Hot Cool is the latest bubble tea hub

Hot Cool is the latest bubble tea hub to open at 9889 Bellaire Boulevard, Suite 207, in Chinatown’s bustling Dun Huang Plaza.

Media coverage of Alief Summer STEM Camp

We wanted to share a positive story on Channel 2 last night regarding the Summer STEM Camp at Miller Intermediate School. Click below to …

Dump the Pump – Thursday, June 15th – FREE Rides on METRO

On Thursday, June 15th, “Dump the Pump” Day will be held. This annual national initiative raises awareness about the benefits of usin…

BARC Participating in National No-Kill “Just One Day” Event on Sunday, June 11

The animal shelter is featuring $5 and $1 Adoption Specials June 10 – 11 BARC Animal Shelter and Adoptions will join numerous anima…