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Alief Community Association 1 min read

Quarterly Alief Networking Breakfast – May 6, 2014

Topic: Hurricane Safety and Your Business Join us for our quarterly Alief Networking Breakfast on Tuesday, May 6, to prepare your busines…

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MUSIC FEST: Willow Waterhole Conservation Reserve

10 HOURS OF FREE LIVE MUSIC IN A BEAUTIFUL SETTING What: MUSIC FEST Professional Musicians: Gisele & Friends (Latin), Kelly Dean Band…

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HCC - Northwest College 2 min read

Young entrepreneurs get into the ‘Shark Tank’ with Houston’s investors

Local businesses team up to give students a real glimpse into competing for capital   HOUSTON (February 25, 2014) – Future ent…

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Sewa Holds College Career Day January 31, 2014

HOUSTON (February 10, 2014) – On Friday, January 31st Sewa International AmeriCorps VISTAs helped plan, coordinate and facilitate a Col…

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Houston Welcomes the First Annual Tet Lunar New Year Parade

The International District is proud to be a Charter Sponsor of the 1st Annual Lunar New Year Parade. Director of Services, Brian Burks an…

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Alief Community Association 1 min read

Quarterly Alief Networking Breakfast – Feb 4, 2014

Join the Alief Community Association for a Networking Breakfast on Feb 4, 7:30 a.m at the International Trade Center. Guest speaker will …

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International District Holiday Mixer

Join us for a Holiday Mixer on December 11, 2013, from 6 – 8 p.m. at Crawfish 4 You! Eat, Drink & Be Merry! For more informatio…

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HFD Operation Stocking Stuffer Toy Drive

Be a part of one of the largest toy drives in Houston and help the Houston Fire Department (HFD) bring some holiday joy to thousands of H…

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28th Annual Comida/Food Drive

Join the Houston Police Department in its 28th annual Comida/Food Drive and help feed less fortunate families during the holiday season. …

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Citizenship Month Art Contest

The International District and Boat People SOS’ (BPSOS) “Houston, Through My Eyes” Art Contest! IMD and BPSOS are proud…

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HCC - Northwest College 3 min read

HCC Northwest President, Dr. Zachary Hodges named Entrepreneurial President of the Year

HCC ‘owned’ the show at national entrepreneurship conference HOUSTON (October 25, 2013) – Houston Community College Nor…

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Fun Fall Festival features family fun in Alief

A short morning rain shower couldn’t put the damper on the fun at the Alief Spark Park and Nature Center on Saturday, October 12 as…

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