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Vietnam War Memorial continues to inspire reverence

It has been 45 years since helicopters descended on the U.S. embassy in Saigon to evacuate stranded Americans and Vietnamese people as th…

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The County Connection: An Efficient, Equitable, and Fair Vaccine Registration System

The County Connection Lina Hidalgo | Harris County Judge Most everyone has had an experience with trying to get a COVID-19 vaccination …

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FREE Citizenship Info Session

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2nd Annual Houston Business Matchmaker- March 5, 2021 – Registration Now Open

Event details and registration link: https://www.sbdc.uh.edu/assnfe/ev.asp?ID=11974

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City of Houston 3 min read

Houston Parks Board – Harwin and Forum Parks Meeting

Just a reminder of the upcoming meetings this week. Please if you can attend and pass on the meeting details as well so everyone can give…

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City of Houston 9 min read

The Thomas Telegraph: Vol. 2, Issue 4 – 01.28.21

Vol. 2, Issue 4 – 01.28.21 CORONAVIRUS UPDATE The Houston Health Department has launched an online registration portal allowing …

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Houston Health Department, partners announce free COVID-19 testing schedule for week of February 1

The Houston Health Department and its agency partners are announcing the schedule for sites offering free COVID-19 tests the week of Fe…

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Mark Your Calendar: SBA Houston Virtual Events

Prepare NOW: The Shuttered Venue Operators Grant   Tuesday, February 2  |  11:00am CST  |  JOIN LIVE Thursday, February 4  |   2…

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Alief ISD 1 min read

Alief ISD: ImpactED Podcast – How Hospitals are Collaborating with School Districts on Keeping Schools Safe

In this episode of ImpactEd, the official podcast for Alief ISD, Superintendent HD Chambers speaks with Dr. David Callender, president an…

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Community 8 min read

The Thomas Telegraph: Vol. 2, Issue 4 – 01-28-2021

Vol. 2, Issue 4 – 01.28.21 CORONAVIRUS UPDATE The Houston Health Department has launched an online registration portal allowing …

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Community 1 min read

Westside Divisional PIP Meeting w/ Andy Kahn

Officer Tim Whitaker is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Westside Divisional PIP Meeting Time: Feb 18, 2021 18:00 Central…

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City of Houston 2 min read

COVID vaccine for Alief residents who are 65 or older

To safeguard the community, City of Houston Mayor Turner’s office, Houston Health Department, Houston Complete Community Initiatives, H…

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