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Tzu Chi Foundation: Drive-Thru Food Distribution, Feb. 19

To offer relief during the pandemic, we are providing free groceries to those in need in our community.

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Alief ISD 1 min read

Alief ISD: Center Bistro February 10 Lunch

Bonjour! Come enjoy lunch at The Center Bistro, 12160 Richmond Avenue, on Thursday February 10 from 11:00 a.m. until Noon. RSVP no later …

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Community 1 min read

In-person early voting starts Feb. 14!

For non-partisan information from the League of Women Voters of Houston about candidates and election rules for the March 1, 2022 Republ…

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Community 4 min read

Free COVID-19 vaccinations and testing available at dozens of Houston Health Department-affiliated sites week of February 7, 2022

The Houston Health Department is announcing the schedule for sites offering free COVID-19 vaccinations and testing during the week of F…

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Community 8 min read

The Thomas Telegraph: Vol. 3, Issue 03 – 02-03-2022

Vol. 3, Issue 3 – 02.03.22 DISTRICT F NEWS HAPPY LUNAR NEW YEAR TEXAS WINTER STORM: WHAT HOUSTON AREA CAN EXPECTWinter Storm Warni…

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Community 3 min read

Malaysian bubble tea chain’s first U.S. store arrives

It may be the Asian Year of the Tiger, but at Daboba bubble tea in the International Management District, you can come face-to-face with …

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Community 1 min read

SBA Community Navigator Event at Houston Area Urban League

The SBA Associate Administrator of Entrepreneurial Development, Mark Madrid, will be at the Houston Area Urban League (1301 Texas Avenue)…

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CAPAW x OCA Present Women of Color Conference, Mar. 10-12, 2022

The Center for Asian Pacific American Women (apawomen.org) and OCA – Asian Pacific American Advocates are co-hosting the 2022 Women…

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Community 5 min read

School garden is grounds for learning, eating and an award

Youngblood Intermediate fifth and sixth graders dig in the dirt to harvest sugar snap peas and red beets they grow from seed. For the las…

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Alief ISD 1 min read

Alief ISD: Lunar New Year

Celebrate the Lunar New Year at The Center Bistro, 12160 Richmond Avenue, on Thursday February 3 from 11:00 a.m. until Noon. RSVP no late…

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City of Houston 9 min read

The Thomas Telegraph: Vol. 3, Issue 02 – 01-21-2022

Vol. 3, Issue 2 – 01.21.22 DISTRICT F NEWS WELCOME LT. JOHNNIE MCGEE TO MIDWEST POLICE SERVICE STATION  Lieutenant Johnnie McGee …

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Community 1 min read

SBA: 3rd Annual Houston Business Matchmaker, March 4, 2022 (virtual)

This is a great opportunity to connect with buyers (large businesses, colleges & universities, federal/state/local agencies) to meet …

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