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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…

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Community News
Community News 1 min read

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…

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Community News
Community News 1 min read

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.

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Alief ISD
Alief ISD 1 min read

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 …

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Community
Community 1 min read

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…

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Community
Community 3 min read

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…

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Community News
Community News 2 min read

Houston children to get free summer meals during appointments at nine WIC centers

The Houston Health Department’s Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program and the Houston Food Bank will provide free healthy meals to …

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Community News
Community News 3 min read

ITC Monthly Luncheon: Networking That Connects

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Community News
Community News 3 min read

Airbag Recall Houston – Partner Newsletter

Cigna Sunday Streets A good time was had by all at the Cigna Sunday Streets event in southwest Houston held in late May. It is one of sev…

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City of Houston
City of Houston 6 min read

City of Houston Announces “Liftoff Houston” 2017 Start Up Business Plan Competition

Capital One Bank Sponsors Business Plan Competition – Celebrating Fifth Year HOUSTON – (June 7, 2017) – The City of Houston and…

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Community News
Community News 1 min read

Summer Sizzle – Business Mixer

Get your summer sizzle networking on and listen to Rogene Calvert, HOPE Clinic co-founder, board member, and chair of Building Committee …

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Alief ISD
Alief ISD 1 min read

Channel 11 coverage of Alief Clovers

We wanted to share a positive story on Channel 11 last night regarding Crossroads teacher Mike Miller and the Alief Clovers program. Clic…

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