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Alief ISD 8 min read

Superintendent Dr. Anthony Mays’ Week Ahead – November 3, 2025

Did you vote early? If not, tomorrow is the big day! If you were unable to vote early, please take advantage of the day off tomorrow to c…

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City of Houston 12 min read

The Thomas Telegraph | Vol. 7, Issue 20

Vol. 7, Issue 20- 10.31.2025 Dear Houston, Happy Halloween! Before you pass out candy or celebrate with your costume here are some updat…

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Community 1 min read

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 lu…

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Alief ISD 6 min read

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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Community 1 min read

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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City of Houston 1 min read

HPD Westside Command: 3rd Annual Trunk or Treat, Oct. 29

Free Candy, Prizes, and More!

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Community 1 min read

Tzu Chi USA: Drive-Thru Food Distribution, Nov. 1

Providing free groceries to those in need in the community.

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Alief ISD 5 min read

Superintendent 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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Community 17 min read

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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Community 2 min read

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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Community 1 min read

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…

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Alief ISD 5 min read

Alief 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…

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