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The Thomas Telegraph | Fire Canvassing, Back-to-School Offerings and Old Alief Library Brick Pickup | Vol. 8, Issue 16 – July 24, 2026
Friends, It’s that time of year again—extreme heat season. Please stay safe, stay hydrated, and use or encourage others, especially our unhoused neighbors, to utilize the City of Houston’s 112 cooling centers. …
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Tzu Chi USA: Drive-Thru Food Distribution, Aug. 1
Compassion in Action | Sharing Love | Nourishing Community
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Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Passport Fair, July 18
Come meet with officials to apply for or renew your passport or passport card. Appointment recommended. Walk-ins allowed.
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The Thomas Telegraph | Gun Lock Distribution, Old Alief Library Brick Waitlist, ZOO Tickets | Vol. 8, Issue 15 – July 10, 2026
Vol. 8, Issue 15 – 7.10.2026 Friends, It is a hot season, and I hope the 4th of July was well spent with loved ones and in cooler …
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Hope Clinic Back to School, July 25
Backpacks and School Supplies | Medical Vision & Dental Screening | School Vaccinations | Fresh Food
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Tzu Chi USA: Drive-Thru Food Distribution, July 18
Compassion in Action | Sharing Love | Nourishing Community
Read moreThe Thomas Telegraph | Gun Lock Distribution, Beryl Housing Repair Funds, demolition of community eyesore and more | Vol. 8, Issue 14 – June 26, 2026
Vol. 8, Issue 14 – 6.26.2026 Dear Friends, As we head into the Fourth of July weekend, I hope you find time to slow down, gather wi…
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Tzu Chi USA: Drive-Thru Food Distribution, July 4
Compassion in Action | Sharing Love | Nourishing Community
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AliefVotes: Incarceration Education Workshop, June 27
On Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 11 AM to 1 PM at the Alief Neighborhood Center, join AliefVotes and partners for an educational workshop…
Read moreThe Thomas Telegraph | Council Member Thomas’ Op-Ed on Housing and Stance on Budget, Swim Safety Clinic, and more| Vol. 8, Issue 13 – June 15, 2026
The Thomas Telegraph Vol. 8, Issue 13 – June 15, 2026 Dear Friends, The weather is not the only thing coming in hot—so is the action …
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Elder Abuse Awareness Day, June 15
Nearly 1 in 10 adults aged 60 and older experience domestic violence, most at the hands of family or trusted individuals. Abuse ranges fr…
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Tzu Chi USA: Drive-Thru Food Distribution, June 20
Compassion in Action | Sharing Love | Nourishing Community
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