Two striking scenarios take place in the Gulfton community: In one, a 17-year-old Afghan refugee, driving a car owned by his family, finds himself chased by seven police officers for disobeying a traffic light whose colors he was never taught about. He was also never taught that the sirens of a police car mean you [...]
Vol. 4, Special Issue - 03.31.23 WATER BILLS INCREASING FOR ALL HOUSTONIANS Houston water and wastewater rates are set to increase on April 1. This will bring about a $4 increase per month during the first year for an average single-family home, which uses about 3,000 gallons of water per month, according to Houston Public Works. The [...]
SBA Houston is seeking 50 top-quality small business CEOs for our dynamic CEO training program T.H.R.I.V.E.! This intensive program combines in-person and virtual training, features contemporary training materials, can be customized for the needs of specific businesses, is totally focused on GROWTH, and is FREE! APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 30, 2023 Eligibility Requirements: Have been in business for [...]
Commissioner Briones is hosting her first listening tour on Saturday, April 1st, at the Alief Neighborhood Center, 11903 Bellaire Blvd., Houston, TX 77072 in the East Room #1301. The event is from 10 am to noon.
Dear Alief ISD Parents, Staff and Community Members, With the 88th Texas Legislative session underway, we are paying close attention to bills related to public education and those which may impact students and public schools. We are asking for your immediate action to advocate for public schools today concerning two bills – (1) Senate Bill [...]
I hope that everyone had a very relaxing Spring Break and that last week presented an opportunity to get the work back going for our students. I recently had a chance to visit with our Texas Association of Future Educators (TAFE) students at Taylor High School. Their sponsor Andrea Lotsu and the students give Alief [...]
Three months into his new job, Anthony Mays takes seriously the fact that he is the first Black superintendent of the Alief Independent School District, whose student body is 90 percent “minority.” “I don’t take it lightly. Being responsible and being a good steward, I own it. I believe it conveys hope for people, who [...]
Vol. 4, Issue 06 - 03.24.23 DISTRICT F NEWS HOT SPOT TEAM HIGHLIGHT WEEK OF MARCH 13 Total Work Orders: 16 Hotspot of the Week: 10218 Huntington Dale Total Man Hours Worked: 71 Tree Waste: 660 lbs. Mattresses: 2 Furniture Waste: 17 piece Tires: 9 Trash Debris: 1,260 lbs. Shopping Carts: 3 Bandit Signs: 203 Landscaping: [...]
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SBA disaster loans are now available to Texas businesses and residents affected by the severe storms and tornadoes that occurred on January 24, 2023. The disaster declaration makes SBA assistance available in Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Hardin, Harris, Jasper, Jefferson, Liberty, Montgomery, Newton, Orange, and Waller counties. Applicants may apply online, receive additional disaster [...]
