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A-F Letter Grades: More Questions than Answers
Dear Key Communicators: I previously sent you information on the new A-F Accountability Ratings released by the Texas Education Agency and explained how it is a flawed accountability system. Today I am sharing a docum…
Read moreQuarterly Alief Networking Breakfast
We cordially invite you to join us for our quarterly ALIEF NETWORKING BREAKFAST Tuesday February 7, 2017 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM International…
Read moreYMCA: Change Someone’s Tomorrow, Today
Join us and learn more about how the Alief Family YMCA is creating a positive impact in our community through programs devoted to academi…
Read moreDisaster Response Availability Request for Greater Houston Area
Dear Red Crossers, Over the past 24 hours we’ve experience severe weather across the Greater Houston area. Currently we have a number o…
Read moreHouston TranStar: Don’t Be Ridiculous
As we enter the New Year, it’s important to commit to positive resolutions. Distracted driving causes more than 10,000 accidents each y…
Read moreRed Cross: 2016 Disaster Yearly Review
The American Red Cross had a record setting of events for 2016. Download a PDF attachment on our 2016 Disaster Yearly Review.
Read moreIH 10 E/B Major Closures between Antoine and IH 45 for the week of Jan. 16 and the weekend of Jan. 20-23
Please see below for information regarding the reopening of the remaining Houston Ave. Northbound Lane at IH 10. The reopening of this la…
Read moreChief of Police Hosts Public Safety Town Hall Meeting on Thursday, Jan. 19
Please be advised that Chief of Police Art Acevedo, in conjunction with the Southwest Management District and the Chinese Consulate, has …
Read moreStreet Closure Alert for Houston Marathon
The City of Houston will welcome the annual Chevron Houston Marathon, Aramco Houston Half Marathon, and ABB 5K the weekend of January 14t…
Read moreHPD’s “Houston Citizens’ Police Academy” Class #55 starts March 9, 2017
Read moreThings to do at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston
Emperors’ Treasures: Chinese Art from the National Palace Museum, Taipei The Emperors’ Taste in Tea Emperors’ Treasures: Chinese Ar…
Read moreLunar New Year Celebrations
There are several Lunar New Year Celebrations planned around Houston. Chinese Community Center LunarNewYearHouston.com Texas Lunar Festiv…
Read moreHankamer Restaurant Review
ARCO SEAFOOD RESTAURANT 9896 Bellaire Blvd. • Houston 77036 • 713.774.2888 • arcoseafood.com Let’s start off January with a &…
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