By Shelby Webb, Houston Chronicle Amina Mabizari couldn't control her tears after she read the text message from her father. The 18-year-old's ability to articulate herself earned the Alief ISD senior one of 100 spots in the prestigious United States Senate Youth Program in Washington, D.C., yet in that moment in March, she was unable [...]
Hurricane season is around the corner, so be prepared by visiting www.weater.gov/wrn/hurricane-preparedness. Also, register to attend the FREE Extreme Weather Ready Expo on Saturday, June 3, 2017 at the George R. Brown Convention Center. Here is the link to register for the event http://www.hurricaneworkshop.com/
Last Thursday night, our proud school district hosted the 2016-17 Alief ISD Teacher of the Year Celebration where we had the honor of recognizing and celebrating Teachers of the Year for every campus. I am sincerely honored each year to have the opportunity to participate in this event and express my appreciation to these phenomenal [...]
O'Donnell Middle School orchestra teacher Dr. Richard Spitz is performing in the orchestra for the current Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) production of Dream Girls. He also performed with TUTS at the Tommy Tune Awards Ceremony. Many Alief ISD high school athletes made 1st Team All District. In boys basketball, Elsik's Tristan Dick and Taylor's [...]
Alief ISD's 2017 Elementary and Secondary Teachers of the Year are Priscilla Cuellar (Petrosky Elementary School) and Bresean Cockrell (Elsik Ninth Grade Center). Elsik High School's Career & Technical Education students in the Blue Octane Shell Eco-Marathon Team will compete in Detroit next week. In addition to the competition, students will also tour the Henry [...]
The International District in partnership with Radio Saigon held its monthly talk show focusing this month on the Houston Fire Department and tips on how to prevent a fire and what to do in case of a fire. Eddie Cruz, Engineer Operator Houston Fire Department and Community Liaison with the Houston Professional Fire Fighters Association, [...]
Mayor Turner Kicks off Complete Communities Initiative City/Private Partnerships aim to Transform Forgotten Neighborhoods WHAT: Mayor Sylvester Turner will announce the first round of neighborhoods selected for his Complete Communities Initiative. Complete Communities aims to transform neighborhoods that have been overlooked for the amenities enjoyed by other Houston neighborhoods. The city will work with stakeholders [...]
On Saturday, April 8 the International District held its annual Kite Festival on the grounds of the Alief Community Park and Gardens. Over 300 folks were on hand to join in the kite flying contest and to enjoy music, the monthly farmers market, and more. The event is held the 2nd Saturday in April each [...]
