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City of Houston 7 min read

The Thomas Telegraph: Vol. 2, Issue 36 – 11-04-2021

Vol. 2, Issue 36 – 11.04.21 Dear Friends: Two weeks ago, there were significant changes through redistricting. You need to be awa…

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City of Houston 3 min read

The Houston Fire Department Urges Citizens to Use Safety When Using Heating Devices

With the temperature forecasted to drop into the 40s and 50s for the next several days, the Houston Fire Department urges citizens to be …

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Alief ISD 4 min read

Alief ISD: 2021 Election Results

Alief ISD Voters Vote on Bond Propositions, Trustees in November 2 Election Alief ISD voters had the opportunity to vote on four bond pro…

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City of Houston 3 min read

Houston Firefighters Continue Tradition of Holiday Giving With Annual Toy Drive Kick-Off

The Houston Fire Department is kicking off its annual toy giveaway for area children November 5, 2021, with a kick-off event at Houston F…

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Alief ISD 1 min read

Alief ISD: Bistro Open November 4

The Bistro at the Center for Advanced Careers is serving lunch Thursday, November 4 from 11:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. You must RSVP by usi…

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City of Houston 1 min read

Free Catalytic Converter Etching, Nov. 13

We invite residents to bring their vehicles to have their catalytic converters etched FREE of charge.

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Community 1 min read

Please join us for Virtual Town Halls on the Harris County Budget

Virtual Town Hall Meetings for the Upcoming Budget Planning Process

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City of Houston 8 min read

The Thomas Telegraph: Vol. 2, Issue 35 – 10-22-2021

Vol. 2, Issue 34 – 10.08.21 Dear Friends, Two weeks ago, we celebrated National Night Out. It was a considerable success in Distri…

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Alief ISD 1 min read

Alief ISD: The Center Bistro Menu

The Bistro at the Center for Advanced Careers is serving lunch Thursday, October 28 from 11:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. You must RSVP by usi…

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Community 1 min read

Memorial Hermann to invest $10 million to address long-term health needs in Alief, Acres Homes

Houston Chronicle Two days per week, 18-year-old Emily Mexquitic works the graveyard shift as a patient care assistant in the hospital wh…

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Alief ISD 1 min read

Alief ISD: The Center Bistro Menu

The Bistro at the Center for Advanced Careers is serving lunch Thursday, October 21 from 11:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. You must RSVP by usi…

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City of Houston 3 min read

Free COVID-19 vaccinations available at more than a dozen Houston Health Department-affiliated sites week of October 18, 2021

The Houston Health Department is announcing the schedule for sites offering free doses of COVID-19 vaccine during the week of October 18,…

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