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Westside Holiday Event

Contact Officer Katherine Martinez for details on how to donate at [email protected]

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Legislative Session Updates – November 2023

The Texas House Select Committee on Educational Opportunity and Advancement voted 10-4 in favor of House Bill 1 (HB1) on Friday, November…

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Superintendent Dr. Anthony Mays’ Week Ahead, November 13, 2023

Last week, we honored our veterans, and our Hastings Junior ROTC cadets celebrated 248 years of the Marines with a special cake-cutting c…

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Film Screening: One Small Visit, Nov. 14

Awarded “Best Foreign Film” at the LA Shorts International Film Festival 2022, One Small Visit tells the incredible true stor…

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The Thomas Telegraph Vol. 5, Issue 10 – November 9, 2023

Vol. 5, Issue 10 – 11.9.23 HOTSPOT TEAM UPDATE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 2 Images above are from Amanda Lane. The Hot Spot Team continues …

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Holiday Safety Tips

The holiday season is always a special time of the year. Unfortunately, crimes of opportunity increase during the holiday season. As you …

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Sisila Ila Ila: Saying Goodbye, Nov. 12

See the workshop premiere of sisila ila ila: saying goodbye, a unique musical work about the environment!

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Video: IMD 2023 Fall Festival

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Superintendent Dr. Anthony Mays’ Week Ahead – November 6, 2023

Alief ISD is filled with greatness. I was proud to see Elsik High School student Bissinatt Abdelasis compete at the 6A Texas State meet. …

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November is DWI Awareness – Reminder of the Dangers of this Irresponsible Act

We want you to get home and be able to celebrate with your loved ones this season.

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Office of Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo Newsletter – September/October

The County Connection Lina Hidalgo | Harris County Judge  September/October 2023 Judge Hidalgo reads messages of support on October 2, 2…

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Superintendent Dr. Anthony Mays’ Week Ahead, October 31, 2023

This week I did my best imitation of an UberEats driver. We visited campuses and celebrated our principals and all that they do to help o…

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