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Office of the District Attorney – Stop Hate Now

The Harris County District Attorney’s Office has prosecuted 77 hate crime cases in the last 7 years. The most ever, by any District…

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Community 2 min read

Major shopping center project announced;  familiar name onboard

A $20 million shopping center is coming to the International Management District with a layer of reality TV stardust. The Bellaire Market…

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Community 10 min read

The County Connection: Kicking Off a New Rodeo Tradition in Harris County

The County Connection Lina Hidalgo | Harris County Judge  February 2024 Happy rodeo season, Harris County! We’ve officially kicked off…

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Alief ISD 3 min read

Superintendent Dr. Anthony Mays’ Week Ahead, February 26, 2024

It is that time of year again, and Alief’s Family and Community Engagement Department (FACE) cordially invites all families and communi…

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City of Houston 8 min read

The Thomas Telegraph Vol. 6, Issue 3 – February 23, 2024

Vol. 6, Issue 3 – 02.23.2024 Dear Friends, It has been several weeks since I provided an update from the District F office, and ma…

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Community 2 min read

KPRC 2 features International District history & business development

Thanks to Click2 Houston for featuring the growth and diversity of Alief, the International Management District and the many services, pr…

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Community 1 min read

Please Join Us: Alief Roundtable, Feb. 27

Join us to learn and discuss how we can address homelessness and support affordable housing. Hear from experts on this topic and ask ques…

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Community 10 min read

Vietnamese Community Meeting Feb 2024 – Presentation

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Alief ISD 4 min read

Superintendent Dr. Anthony Mays’ Week Ahead, February 19, 2024

Our budget continues to be a focus. As we face challenges with no new legislation supporting increased pay in public education, we contin…

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Community 1 min read

Annual Donor Day Blood Drive, Feb. 26

Join Rep. Gene Wu in celebrating this year’s Donor Day, which recognizes the importance of blood and bone marrow donations, especia…

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Community 10 min read

Harris County District Attorney’s Office – 2022-2023 Report

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Alief ISD 4 min read

Superintendent Dr. Anthony Mays’ Week Ahead, February 12, 2024

This past week, we celebrated the Lunar New Year and our community came out in droves to celebrate with us at our Bill Marshall Center. Y…

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