The Thomas Telegraph Special Edition – January 30, 2024
Statement from Council Member Thomas on multi-family affordable housing projects
Superintendent Dr. Anthony Mays’ Week Ahead – January 29, 2024
I can recall being a student in a class with teachers, like Barbara Cabil sitting next to me, providing direction and instruction. I remember my middle school principal Odessa Raven, reminding us students that excellence was the standard for everyone in the building! My teachers and principal were focused on making sure that I learned [...]
Sheriff’s PAL program enriches the lives of young people
To many people, the mention of law enforcement conjures up images of cops chasing bad guys, locking up crooks or handing out tickets. But the Harris County Sheriff’s Office youth outreach initiative is reshaping the perception. The initiative engages youngsters ages 8 to 17 in motivational dialogues, sports, extracurricular enrichment and interactive activities at public [...]
The Thomas Telegraph Vol. 6, Issue 2 – January 27, 2024
Vol. 6, Issue 2 - 01.27.2024 District F - I pray you were warm and dry over the last few weeks of wet and cold weather. Please take the time to review the highlights below. Unfortunately, many of you in District F has Monday solid waste routes and have experienced a delay due to the holiday [...]
Harris County ARPA Funded Small Business and Workforce Support Programs
The Harris HUB programs support businesses that were impacted by COVID with technical support including marketing, contracting and bidding, license and permitting guidance, support for grant applications, accounting and finance, business strategy, logo design and branding, and legal services. Key eligibility requirements are: In business before January 2020 A small business with twenty-five (25) or [...]
Taste of Alief – Celebrating Alief’s Rich Diversity, Registration Deadline Feb. 26
Restaurants and performers have until February 26, 2024 to register for the event. Restaurants register here. Performers register here.
Free funding resources to help start a small business this year
By Forrest Milburn and Angelica Arinze January 24, 2024 In today's newsletter: The first in our Small Business Guide series breaks down different resources and tips to starting a small business in Greater Houston. Picking a new school district can be hard. You can help us make the choice a little easieras we work to [...]
Learn Mandarin at the Taiwan Center for Mandarin Learning
Taiwan Center for Mandarin Learning at Houston Taiwan Institute for Senior Citizens is offering Mandarin classes for age 18 and above. The textbooks are free, and the tuition is affordable, with a $100 award for perfect attendance! With our experienced faculty and a dedicated team, the TCML in HTISC has a versatile curriculum and we look forward [...]
TZU CHI USA: Drive-Thru Food Distribution, Feb. 3
Providing free groceries to those in need in the community.
