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Mental Illness is not a Crime
In partnership with The Harris Center and law enforcement, the District Attorney's Office ensured 4,000+ mentally ill, non-violent offenders received mental health treatment instead of going to jail.
Institute of Chinese Culture – Mandarin Immersion School
Embark on a transformative educational journey that bridges languages, cultures, and the frontiers of knowledge in STEAM. At ICC, we're not just preparing students for academic success; we're nurturing the innovative leaders, creative thinkers, and [...]
Save the Date: ICC School 2024 Carnival, May 11
Soccer Shots, Jolly Trolley, Kidokinetics, Pony Rides, Petting Zoo, Bouncy House, Balloon Twister, Face Painting, Food Trucks, a Game Truck, and learn more about our Mandarin Immersion Elementary school plans for Fall 2024!
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Volunteers Needed: Call for Tree Huggers – Help us Plant 500 Trees, May 4
We're looking for volunteers to plant trees and help create a more beautiful community.
My Southwest District
U.S. official who helps small Houston businesses earns promotion
For small businesses, loans can be a lifeline — the difference between thriving and shuttering. But lending information is often scattered, complicated and confusing. At the same time, some business owners in the Southwest Management [...]
Eid al-Fitr celebrations abound in southwest Houston
Across southwest Houston, celebrations such as Bollywood performances, bazaars and poetry competitions are planned for early April as Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Though many Muslims [...]
Health care, recreation, civic life will merge along Keegans Bayou
Wildlfowers on the bayou When District J Houston Council Member Edward Pollard informed his constituents that Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital was willing to be a partner in community wellness and nature programs, Sharon [...]
Bismillah’s bold burger bonds with South Asian food
People waited in long lines to sample a certain Houston rapper’s smashburgers at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo. But Southwest Management District has a burgers-and-more place that appears to be a crowd-puller year-round. At [...]
Lao/Thai restaurant is a ‘lao’d’ and clear hit
Terry Phouminh, left, & brother Ricky Since it opened last year, the Chinatown fast-casual restaurant known as the Lao’d District has built a devoted clientele. There’s a great reason. The food is off [...]
