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METRO 101: How to Ride the Bus
The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) is the region’s largest public transit provider, offering safe, reliable and affordable transportation services about 370,000 times per day. METRO operates…
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Celebrating Diversity & World Peace
Listen to the voice of the world – it is a multi-ethnic composition – a peace overture. This year, 2015, marks the 70th anniversary o…
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Candidate’s Forum
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Mid-Autumn Festival
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Active living workshop and walkability training
Help AARP and WALC Institute make our city a better place to live. Join us for an active living workshop and walkability training.…
Read moreOpportunity for Empowerment
Need a new job? Want to start a different career? You are invited to “Opportunity for Empowerment” A job fair hosted by Counc…
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Back to School Safety
With the first day of school approaching, there are many safety concerns parents and the students should keep in mind and be aware of, in…
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Alief International Parade
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Plan Houston
Houston Planning Commission to hold a public hearing on Plan Houston Houston is adopting its first general plan known as Plan Hous…
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Back to School Drive Health Fair and Business Expo, Aug. 22
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Fun Fall Festival & Farmers Market
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Police Explorer State Competition
On July 30th 2015, Westside’s Explorer Post #3203 traveled to Arlington TX. for the Texas Law Enforcement Explorers Advisors Associ…
Read moreCulinary adventure awaits at Asiatown’s Vietnamese bakeries
by Liz Fenton, Houston Chronicle Are you ready to start a culinary adventure? A good first step would be a Vietnamese bakery. Finish this…
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