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Alief Votes: You’re Invited – Get Out the Vote Phone Bank, Nov. 1
Join us this Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 12:30 PM to 2 PM (After Alief Proud Day) for an exciting community phone bank and a free lunch! It will be a really great opportunity to be part of a community while also …
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Superintendent Dr. Anthony Mays’ Week Ahead – October 28, 2025
Alief Proud is on Saturday and I am excited and hope that everyone comes out and has a great time celebrating our schools, students, and …
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METRO: Exercise Your Ride to Vote – Free on Metro
METRO is proud to support voters with FREE, round-trip travel to the polls on all METRO local bus, METRORail, METRO curb2curb and METROLi…
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HPD Westside Command: 3rd Annual Trunk or Treat, Oct. 29
Free Candy, Prizes, and More!
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Tzu Chi USA: Drive-Thru Food Distribution, Nov. 1
Providing free groceries to those in need in the community.
Read moreSuperintendent Dr. Anthony Mays’ Week Ahead – October 20, 2025
It is an exciting time of year with Early Voting season upon us. I encourage everyone to go out and perform their civic duties and make t…
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The Thomas Telegraph | Vol. 7, Issue 19 – October 17, 2025
Vol. 7, Issue 19 – 10.17.2025 Dear Friends, Thank you to everyone who attended the 2nd Annual Faith & Affordable Housing Summi…
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Celebrate the changing of the seasons at the International District’s Fall Fest
Get ready for a day filled with fun, fall vibes, and community spirit at the 13th Annual Fall Fest in the International District. …
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You’re Invited: Get Out the Vote Text Bank, Oct. 18
Please join us this Saturday, October 18, 2025 from 3-5 PM for a virtual training on this November’s election AND a text bank! It w…
Read moreAlief ISD: Week Ahead Oct. 14, 2025
I am excited to announce that Alief Early College and Alief Kerr High School have been ranked the #1 and #2 standout high schools in Texa…
Read moreThe Alief Insider | October 2025
AliefVotes Newsletter Happy October, Alief! This is the Alief Insider, your monthly dose of community opportunities in Southwest Houston.…
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Tzu Chi USA: Drive-Thru Food Distribution, Oct. 18
Providing free groceries to those in need in the community.
Read moreSuperintendent Dr. Anthony Mays’ Week Ahead – October 6, 2025
If you missed this weekend’s Breast Cancer Walk, at Crump Stadium, you missed a festive opportunity to walk and run for a good cause. I…
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