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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…

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Superintendent 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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Sheriff’s Office hiring event May 3 at Long Coffee

Long Coffee at 10611 Bellaire Blvd. will host a Harris County Sheriff’s Office informational event 8 a.m. to noon Wednesday, May 3,…

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SHEIN Sample Sale and Block Party, May 13

Join us in celebrating Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month as we unveil exclusive murals painted by API artists.

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$20,000 in Scholarships for High School Seniors, Deadline May 1

Asian Chamber Foundation 2023 Scholarship Awards. Apply now!

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2023 Nation Small Business Week

Join Us in Celebrating 2023 National Small Business Week! For more than 50 years, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has celebr…

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2023 YMCA Refugee Scholarship – Apply Now

YMCA International Services awards financial assistance to full-time higher education students who are current or former refugees, parole…

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ACC Restaurant Series 2023

Join our last session of the Restaurant Series to learn about Franchising What You Need to Know About Starting or Buying into a Franchise…

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