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CANCELED: 2023 Kite Festival
This year’s kite festival has been canceled due to the forecasted weather. We sincerely apologize for this inconvenience and truly hope you’ll be able to join us in the fall for our Annual Fall Festival.
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District welcomes SHEIN fashion pop-up event Saturday
The incredibly popular online apparel retailer SHEIN will make its presence felt in Houston on Saturday (May 13) in a “pop-up” block …
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Crime Stoppers of Houston: Annual Back to School Donation Drive
Crime Stoppers is hosting our second annual Backpack Distribution on August 1 and they need your help! Their goal is to provide 2,000 fre…
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Please help police combat increase in license plate thefts
After State of Texas government made changes to foil the counterfeiting of temporary (paper) vehicle license plates, some crooks have gon…
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Multi-Agency Women’s Job Fair, June 8
Hiring: Communications Officers Detention Officers* Deputy Cadets Lateral Deputies Clerical Positions *Ask about the $4000 bonus
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District J Private Trash Day June 17th
On behalf of Council Member Edward Pollard: We are excited to announce the next installment of District J Private Trash Day, which will t…
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The Thomas Telegraph: Vol. 4, Issue 9 – 05-08-2023
Vol. 4, Issue 09 – 05.08.23 Dear District F: Last week, we hosted our first Turnaround Job Fair with the Office of Business Opport…
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Superintendent Dr. Anthony Mays’ Week Ahead, May 8, 2023
Next week we officially celebrate our teachers and staff for Staff Appreciation Week. But every day should be an opportunity to show appr…
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Mental Health Awareness Month
In partnership with The Harris Center and law enforcement, the District Attorney’s Office ensured 4,000+ mentally ill, non-violent …
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Asian Chamber AANHPI Luncheon
Join us for a special Asian Restaurant Month Luncheon celebrating AANHPI Heritage Month on May 11, 2023. Hear from local Celebrity Chefs …
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Asian Restaurant Month
Asian Restaurant Month launched in 2021 by the Asian Chamber of Commerce Houston to bring awareness and support to Asian restaurants thro…
Read moreSuperintendent Dr. Anthony Mays’ Week Ahead – May 2, 2023
Graduation and many other celebrations are upon us, and this season is a time to acknowledge all the hard work that has taken place this …
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Authorities seek information on whereabouts of human trafficking convict
According to the Harris County District Attorney’s Office, Thaddeus Allen, 34, showed up for the April 10 start of his trial in Hou…
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