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Alief ISD 4 min read

Superintendent Dr. Anthony Mays’ Week Ahead, February 6, 2024

This week, we will seek your input on the 2024-25 and 2025-26 instructional calendar options. To ensure our staff, parents, and community…

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Community 1 min read

5th Annual Houston Business Matchmaker, March 1

A great opportunity for businesses to connect with government agencies and prime contractors.

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Alief ISD 1 min read

Alief Family U – 2024 Conference, March 2

Adult & staff workshops, informational sessions, and community resources Pre-K to 8th grade child care for families attending session…

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Community 1 min read

2024 Lunar New Year Festival, Feb. 10

Dragon & lion dance, Kung Fu, traditional Chinese dances, Chinese Music Orchestra, food, limited LNY merch

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Community 1 min read

2024 Lunar New Year & K-Food Festival, Feb. 3

Join us on February 3 at the Trini Mendenhall Community Center from 11 am to 3 pm.

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City of Houston 1 min read

The Thomas Telegraph Special Edition – January 30, 2024

Statement from Council Member Thomas on multi-family affordable housing projects

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Alief ISD 4 min read

Superintendent Dr. Anthony Mays’ Week Ahead – January 29, 2024

I can recall being a student in a class with teachers, like Barbara Cabil sitting next to me, providing direction and instruction. I reme…

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Community 1 min read

Harris County Women’s Commision Vision Tour, Feb. 6

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City of Houston 9 min read

The Thomas Telegraph Vol. 6, Issue 2 – January 27, 2024

Vol. 6, Issue 2 – 01.27.2024 District F – I pray you were warm and dry over the last few weeks of wet and cold weather. Plea…

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Community 1 min read

Harris County ARPA Funded Small Business and Workforce Support Programs

The Harris HUB programs support businesses that were impacted by COVID with technical support including marketing, contracting and biddin…

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Alief ISD 1 min read

Taste of Alief – Celebrating Alief’s Rich Diversity, Registration Deadline Feb. 26

Restaurants and performers have until February 26, 2024 to register for the event. Restaurants register here. Performers register here.

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Community 3 min read

Free funding resources to help start a small business this year

By Forrest Milburn and Angelica Arinze January 24, 2024 In today’s newsletter: The first in our Small Business Guide series breaks …

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