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International District in partnership with Radio Saigon
The International District in partnership with Radio Saigon held its monthly talk show focusing this month on the Houston Fire Department and tips on how to prevent a fire and what to do in case of a fire. Eddie Cruz,…
Read moreMayor Turner to Announce Complete Communities Initiative
Mayor Turner Kicks off Complete Communities Initiative City/Private Partnerships aim to Transform Forgotten Neighborhoods WHAT: Mayor Syl…
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Video and Pictures from the 2017 Kite Festival
On Saturday, April 8 the International District held its annual Kite Festival on the grounds of the Alief Community Park and Gardens. Ove…
Read moreAddressing Sexual Violence in The Asian Pacific Islander Community
Read moreAlief ISD: Critical Education Topics
Dear Key Communicators: I am writing about two critical education topics that I find intriguing and trust that you will find interesting…
Read moreKeep Houston Beautiful, April 8
Help celebrate the 30th anniversary of Keep Houston Beautiful Day on April 8th by participating in a local clean-up activity. Please help…
Read moreAlief Points of Pride
Alief Early College High School student Jamin Scott is headed to the finals on The Voice Snapchat. Jamin, who was selected to Team Alicia…
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Alief ISD’s March Scholar Athletes are Aubrey Perez and Diego Pena. Perez represents the Taylor High School softball program, while…
Read moreSevere Weather Alert! Tornadoes Forecast TX/OK/AR/LA
The National Weather and the Weather Channel are forecasting a 30%-40% probability of tornadoes beginning this afternoon in Texas and Okl…
Read moreFueling The Future
Members of the Elsik High School Blue Octane Team share their ultra-fuel efficient car. They’re competing in the Shell Eco-Marathon Ame…
Read moreAlief Points of Pride
Hastings High School student Ebony Banks became the first student to graduate as a part of the Class of 2017. She is currently battling s…
Read moreNotice of public hearing for the 2017 Annual Action Plan
The City of Houston Housing and Community Development Department has prepared the Draft 2017 Annual Action Plan, which serves as the annu…
Read moreSummer High School Studio Art Intensive at Art League Houston
The Summer High School Studio Art Intensive at Art League Houston is a rigorous, four-week summer program and in-depth studio art experie…
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