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Save the Date: India House Gala with Taapsee Pannu, Nov. 5

Save the Date: 22nd Annual India House Gala, Nov. 5 with guest of honor Taapsee Pannu, a prominent Indian actress

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Alief ISD 6 min read

Superintendent Dr. Anthony Mays’ Week Ahead – September 22, 2025

Today marks the first day of fall. Yet holding to Houston form, it’s still 80 plus degrees and very humid outdoors. I am looking fo…

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Child Passenger Safety Week, Sept. 21-27

Head to www.savemewithaseat.org to schedule your seat check today to make sure your child is game ready this summer.

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India House: Premiere of the Short Film Detention, Oct 1

The film is a powerful story of hope and change that explores how the lives of youth in juvenile detention can be transformed. The film h…

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City of Houston 2 min read

The Thomas Telegraph | Special Edition – 2nd Annual Faith & Affordable Housing Summit

2nd Annual Faith & Affordable Housing Summit Council Member Tiffany D. Thomas invites you to the 2nd Annual Faith & Affordable Ho…

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NRG Park Business Connect Event, Sept. 30

We look forward to a morning of networking and community building as we strengthen connections and explore new possibilities. We’ll…

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Alief ISD 6 min read

Superintendent Dr. Anthony Mays’ Week Ahead – September 15, 2025

This past week presented new challenges for educational leaders and our country. I want to make Team Alief aware of a recent letter super…

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Alief Trail Community Meeting, Sept. 25

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Free Women’s Financial Literacy Classes | Every 3rd Wednesday of the Month at India House

Share Our Secrets (SOS) Organization in collaboration with India House will be conducting financial literacy classes for women at India H…

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City of Houston 14 min read

The Thomas Telegraph | Vol. 7, Issue 17 – September 12, 2025

Vol. 7, Issue 17 – 9.12.2025 Dear Houston, Here are a few updates to keep on your radar—please share with your neighbors – eve…

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Community 1 min read

You’re Invited: Alief Civic Engagement Youth Workshop, Sept. 20

Join us for our Youth Civic Engagement Workshop, taking place on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 2:30 PM at the Chinese Co…

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Diwali Bazaar at India House, Oct 5

Free for kids! Petting Zoo • Bounce House Face Painting • Cotton Candy • Popcorn

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