The City of Houston and the University of Houston will join forces once again to present The Mayor's Fourth Annual Back to School Fest, in partnership with presenting sponsors Shell Oil Company and Motiva Enterprises L.L.C. The event will help prepare 25,000 pre-registered students for the new school year by providing backpacks, school supplies, immunizations, [...]
Department of Neighborhoods Issues Open Call for Community Ideas The City of Houston Department of Neighborhoods (DON) is partnering with the Rice University Center for Engineering Leadership to explore opportunities for taking city government out of downtown and into Houston neighborhoods via a mobile city hall. The department is seeking citizen input about the services [...]
The Alief International Parade will be held on September 20. The will start at 11110 Bellaire Blvd. For more information, including entering your group/organization, please contact the Alief Community Association: www.aliefcommunityassociation.org Download Entry Application
Alief Family YMCA Operation Backpack "Back –to-School" Block PartySaturday, August 1610 am - 2 pm YMCAs across the Greater Houston area are gearing up to provide school supplies for children in our community so they can start school with the tools to be successful. If you would like to help kids make the grade, follow [...]
We would like to share an interview with Superintendent HD Chambers that is currently featured on the Texas Tribune site. The question and answer session contains discussion on House Bill 5 as well as other challenges facing public education today. Feel free to share with your co-workers and friends. Texas Tribune
From the Office of Council Member Mike Laster District Journal Official Newsletter of Houston City Council District J Friday, July 25, 2014 Council Member Mike Laster 832.393.3015 [email protected] City Hall Annex 900 Bagby Houston, TX 77002 PO Box 1562 Houston, TX 77251-1562 Dave Bonem Chief of Staff Jonny Flores Agenda & Policy DirectorSharon ShanahanAdministrative Services [...]
The International District would like to invite you and your family to enjoy the very first of our FREE summer movie nights featuring Denzel Washington in, "Remember the Titans" Friday, July 25, 2014 @8:30pm Alief Community Garden corner of Beechnut & Dairy Ashford The International District will be providing free water, popcorn, and snacks. Bring [...]
Houston is full of FREE, FUN resources and opportunities to LEARN all summer long! School is out but learning does not have to end! The Mayor's Office of Education Initiatives has organized numerous free, fun and educational summer learning programs in Houston! These include summer reading programs through the Houston Public Library system, nutrition and [...]
Dear Color Your Community Sponsors and Volunteers: Over a month has passed since Color Your Community, and my passion for volunteerism has only feverishly grown since then! Thank you to the Mona Foundation Civic Scholarship and the International Management District for sponsoring the wonderful event. My gratitude extends to all of the volunteers who [...]
Who: Keep Houston Beautiful (Houston Clean City Commission) What: Mayor's Proud Partner Award Call for Entries When: entries due Monday, July 21, 2014 Where: award application is available at www.houstonbeautiful.org Why: award the efforts of businesses, individuals and community groups who work to enhance Houston's landscape through environmental and beautification projects Contact: Emily Barlow, Program [...]
