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Alief ISD 3 min read

Superintendent Dr. Anthony Mays’ Week Ahead, September 11, 2023

The district will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month September 15-October 15th. This year’s theme, “Latinos: Driving Prosperity, Power…

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Community 1 min read

U.S. Small Business Administration (Houston) Annual Small Business Awards and Celebration!

Download the guidelines (PDF) to learn more about the categories and nomination process.

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Free Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) training Course

Have a passion for helping others? Apply for The Alliance CNA course + $1000.00 Scholarship!

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Alief ISD 3 min read

Superintendent Dr. Anthony Mays’ Week Ahead – September 5, 2023

Shared below is our Alief Mission. As we all work together to meet our student needs. Our mission is vital as it helps give us a daily fo…

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Alief ISD 1 min read

Alief ISD Education Foundation Golf Tournament, Oct. 30

For the benefit of the Alief Education Foundation. Download the brochure to learn more and to register.

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Community 11 min read

The County Connection: Ringing in Year Three of ARPA Program Investments

The County Connection Lina Hidalgo | Harris County Judge  July/August 2023 Judge Hidalgo visited the White House on July 19th to talk ab…

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City of Houston 11 min read

The Thomas Telegraph Vol. 5, Issue 5 – September 1, 2023

Vol. 5, Issue 5 – 09.1.23 District F: As you know, the City of Houston is under a water restriction that started on August 27. The…

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Community 4 min read

ACC: Money and Grant are available – Texas Unclaimed Property and Travel Industry Grant

GRANTS AND MONEY AVAILABLE APPLY SOON! TEXAS TRAVEL INDUSTRY RECOVERY GRANT OPEN RIGHT NOW Starting September 1-15, 2023, a new applicati…

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Community 1 min read

District Attorney Kim Ogg: #StopHateNow

If you see or experience a hate crime, report it.

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Alief ISD 2 min read

88th Legislative Session Update from Dr. Anthony Mays

Dear Alief ISD parents, staff, and community members, The 88th Texas Legislative session ended in late May. Unfortunately, there were no …

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Community 1 min read

2023 Fall Tour Dates Available Now

Tickets available online for all tours at AsiatownTourHTX.com

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Community 2 min read

District J: Bissonnet Track Clean-Up

Friends, The District J office, in partnership with the Houston Police Department, Solid Waste Department, and Southwest Management Distr…

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