East Aldine District

08/09/2021

Sgt. Terry Garza boosts public safety in the community she adores

Garza will supervise the Sheriff’s Office new “store-front” operation on the first floor of the new Town Center office building at 2909 East Aldine Amphitheatre Dr., just off Aldine Mail Route Road. https://aldinedistrict.org/2021/08/sgt-terry-garza-boosts-public-safety-in-the-community-she-adores/

Harris County Sheriff's Office #EastAldineDistrict #EastAldineTownCenter

From her third-floor workspace in the East Aldine Management District’s new Town Center office building, Harris County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Terry Garza has a spectacular view of the community she has loved since she was a young patrol deputy. Garza, who oversees the evening shift patrol of offi...

08/09/2021

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08/06/2021

Find COVID-19 vaccine locations near you

Need help finding a vaccine in the U.S.? Call 1-800-232-0233 (TTY 888-720-7489) or click here: https://www.vaccines.gov/search/

Vaccines.gov helps you find clinics, pharmacies, and other locations that offer COVID-19 vaccines in the United States.

08/05/2021

Jazz concerts give Town Center amphitheater a swinging start

Did you attend? East Aldine residents recently got a taste of how the East Aldine Town Center amphitheater will be used for free, family-oriented events. https://aldinedistrict.org/2021/08/jazz-concerts-give-town-center-amphitheater-a-swinging-start/

Two July jazz concerts marked the grand opening of the amphitheater at the East Aldine Management District’s expanded Town Center, where the musicians and the hundreds of people in the public audiences inspired each other. Before internationally known trumpeter Ray Vega improvised

08/05/2021

A smoother East Aldine ride could be just around the corner

The goal is to fix potholes reported to Harris County Precinct 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia’s office within two business days. Just call 713-274-2222. Learn more: https://aldinedistrict.org/2021/08/a-smoother-east-aldine-ride-could-be-just-around-the-corner/

Harris County Precinct 2

From the frigid February freeze to torrential July rainstorms, Houston’s 2021 weather has been “the perfect storm” for the proliferation of potholes that are a persistent and pricey problem for drivers and public officials. Not only are potholes a threat to public safety, as drivers sometimes ...

08/04/2021

Houston Health Department offering gift cards for COVID-19 vaccinations

Getting vaccinated is free, and now you can also earn a gift card for getting the shot: http://www.houstontx.gov/health/NewsReleases/houston-health-department-offering-gift-cards-for-covid-19-vaccinations.html

HOUSTON - The Houston Health Department will provide gift cards to people who get fully-vaccinated for COVID-19 at many of its sites starting August 2, 2021.

08/04/2021

AISD: Back to School Expo, Aug. 7

Don't miss the Back to School Expo this Saturday! https://aldinedistrict.org/2021/07/aisd-back-to-school-expo-aug-7/

AISD: Back to School Expo, Aug. 7 District Staff2021-07-29T16:30:32-05:00July 29th, 2021|Community| Share The Virtual Reality Post! FacebookTwitterLinkedInEmail Related Posts A smoother East Aldine ride could be just around the corner A smoother East Aldine ride could be just around the corner Augus...

08/03/2021

The Harris County Elections Administration Language Assistance Program (LAP), which was created to ease access for voters who speak a language other than English, is seeking committee members.

The LAP is comprised of 12 committees currently working on translating voter registration forms into 12 languages in addition to the current forms in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, and Chinese. The standing committees represent the Arabic, Bengali, Farsi, French, Igbo, Punjabi, Hindi, Korean, Tagalog, Tamil, Urdu, and Yoruba languages.

The Urdu translation committee will hold its community meeting August 9 at 7 p.m. and invites the public to join in a virtual discussion to provide feedback on the proposed Urdu translation. Most recently, the Punjabi and Bengali committees held community meetings July 20 and 29 respectively.

For more information on how to particpate as a committee member in the LAP program, email [email protected].

The Harris County Elections Administration Language Assistance Program (LAP), which was created to ease access for voters who speak a language other than English, is seeking committee members.

The LAP is comprised of 12 committees currently working on translating voter registration forms into 12 languages in addition to the current forms in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, and Chinese. The standing committees represent the Arabic, Bengali, Farsi, French, Igbo, Punjabi, Hindi, Korean, Tagalog, Tamil, Urdu, and Yoruba languages.

The Urdu translation committee will hold its community meeting August 9 at 7 p.m. and invites the public to join in a virtual discussion to provide feedback on the proposed Urdu translation. Most recently, the Punjabi and Bengali committees held community meetings July 20 and 29 respectively.

For more information on how to particpate as a committee member in the LAP program, email [email protected].

08/03/2021

Individuals that receive their free COVID-19 vaccine at the event on Tuesday, Aug. 10, will also receive two #Astros tickets to a select home game. Participants do not need a game ticket to Tuesday's game to receive their vaccine.

Individuals that receive their free COVID-19 vaccine at the event on Tuesday, Aug. 10, will also receive two #Astros tickets to a select home game. Participants do not need a game ticket to Tuesday's game to receive their vaccine.

08/02/2021

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08/02/2021

Aldine ISD Students to Benefit From Free Breakfast and Lunch During the 2021-2022 School Year

The National School Lunch Program Seamless Summer Option is expanding beyond the summertime and will be available for all Aldine ISD students through the 2021-2022 school year. https://www.aldineisd.org/2021/07/26/aldine-isd-students-to-benefit-from-free-breakfast-and-lunch-during-the-2021-2022-school-year/

In April 2021, The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that schools would be able to serve nutritious meals to all students free of charge regardless of eligibility through June 30, 2022. The National School Lunch Program Seamless Summer Option is expanding beyond the summertime and will be av...

08/02/2021

‘Mr. Aldine,’ W.W. Thorne passes away

W.W. “Bill” Thorne, who saved Aldine ISD from bankruptcy in the late 1950s and was affectionally known as “Mr. Aldine,” has passed away. https://www.aldineisd.org/2021/07/29/mr-aldine-w-w-thorne-passes-away/

(Editor’s Note: This story will be updated as more information is received) Former Aldine ISD Superintendent W.W. Thorne, seated, is pictured with current AISD Superintendent Dr. Latonya M. Goffney, left, and former Superintendents Dr. Wanda Bamberg, Nadine Kujawa and M.B. “Sonny” Donaldson, a...

08/02/2021

Houston health offering this incentive to get more people vaccinated against COVID-19

Starting today, you'll earn a $25 gift card once you've received your second COVID-19 dose. https://abc13.com/covid19-vaccine-incentives-houston-health-department-25-gift-card-for-covid-moderna/10924555/

You could get a gift card for shops including Target, Walmart, Ross and Amazon. And remember getting the COVID-19 shot is always free.

07/31/2021

Join us for another great night of music in the East Aldine District!

National Endowment for the Arts Diaz Music Institute Texas Commission on the Arts

Join us for another great night of music in the East Aldine District!

National Endowment for the Arts Diaz Music Institute Texas Commission on the Arts

07/30/2021

Applications open for Harris County's $30M 'urgent expenses' fund

The program will accept applications through Aug. 11 and will randomly select recipients. https://www.houstonchronicle.com/politics/houston/article/Applications-open-for-Harris-County-s-30-16344505.php

The Harris County Recovery Assistance program will take applications until Aug. 11.

07/30/2021

Sales Tax Holiday

This year's sales tax holiday begins Friday, Aug. 6, and goes through midnight Sunday, Aug. 8. Learn more: https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/publications/98-490/

The law exempts most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks priced less than $100 from sales and use taxes.

07/29/2021

COVID EIDL: Small Business Relief and Recovery Webinar

Register for an upcoming Small Business Relief and Recovery Webinar: https://aldinedistrict.org/2021/07/covid-eidl-small-business-relief-and-recovery-webinar/

COVID EIDL: Small Business Relief and Recovery Webinar District Staff2021-07-27T12:16:19-05:00July 27th, 2021|Community, Economic Development| The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Office of Capital Access will host a small business webinar series with Public Private Strategies Institute on the...

07/29/2021

Join us for another great night of music in the East Aldine District!

National Endowment for the Arts Diaz Music Institute Texas Commission on the Arts

Join us for another great night of music in the East Aldine District!

National Endowment for the Arts Diaz Music Institute Texas Commission on the Arts

07/29/2021

District's José Díaz Leads Free Latin Jazz Concert Series at Town Center; Next Event on July 31

On Saturday, July 31, Díaz will lead the concert featuring Latin Grammy nominee Oskar Cartaya with special guest Jorge ‘Cro Cro’ Orta. The show starts at 7 p.m. https://www.aldineisd.org/2021/07/25/districts-jose-diaz-leads-free-latin-jazz-concert-series-at-town-center-next-event-on-july-31/ Aldine ISD

José A. Díaz MacArthur High School José Antonio Díaz is directing a six-part live Latin Jazz series at the East Aldine District Amphitheater, located in the Town Center. Díaz, a Grammy-nominated educator, will be leading the Diaz Music Institute award-winning youth ensemble Caliente with

07/28/2021

The U.S. Centers For Disease Control and Prevention’s eviction moratorium expires Saturday. But the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has started, as of today, a national list of programs that offer rental assistance to tenants and landlords who are unable to continue making or collecting rent payments due to the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The CFPB has identified two such programs to which eligible renters and landlords may apply: A Houston-Harris County program and a state of Texas program.

Go online to https://houstonharrishelp.org/ and/or https://texasrentrelief.com/ for more information.

07/28/2021

Free Covid-19 Vaccinations at 21 Houston Health Department affiliated Sites

Get vaccinated this week! https://cw39.com/news/free-covid-19-vaccinations-at-21-houston-health-department-affiliated-sites/

HOUSTON (CW39) There are now even more ways to get a Covid-19 Vaccination. The Houston Health Department released the schedule for sites offering free doses of COVID-19 vaccine, during the week of …

07/27/2021

Homelessness in Houston: The Problems, Solutions and Efforts Underway
Register for this webinar: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SoAMuCPRQEqatNuliJxGDA

Homelessness in Houston: The Problems, Solutions and Efforts Underway
Register for this webinar: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SoAMuCPRQEqatNuliJxGDA

07/27/2021

Aldine ISD to Host Annual Back to School Expo

At this year’s drive-thru expo, Aldine ISD families can pick up FREE backpacks and school supplies.

Children will also be able to receive FREE #COVID19 vaccinations in cooperation with the HOPE Clinic. Preregistration is required.

Learn more: https://www.aldineisd.org/2021/07/25/aldine-isd-to-host-annual-back-to-school-expo/

The Aldine Independent School District is hosting its 6th Annual Back to School Expo on Saturday, August 7, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the M.O. Campbell Educational Center, 1865 Aldine Bender Rd. The FREE event is open to families in Aldine ISD with children in prekindergarten

07/26/2021

USPS piloting new same-day delivery service in Houston to help small businesses compete with Amazon

The program was designed with small businesses in mind. https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/houston/article/usps-same-day-delivery-pilot-program-tx-16329508.php?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=HC_TexasInc&utm_term=Business&utm_content=briefing&sid=5807dcaa2ddf9c7cdff8fafc

US Postal Service Houston Chronicle

The new program, USPS Connect Local, will help small businesses provide local same-day or...

07/26/2021

Join us for another great night of music in the East Aldine District!

National Endowment for the Arts Diaz Music Institute Texas Commission on the Arts

Join us for another great night of music in the East Aldine District!

National Endowment for the Arts Diaz Music Institute Texas Commission on the Arts

07/26/2021

Photos from East Aldine District's post

07/26/2021

East Aldine Farmers Market takes place every fourth Wednesday of the month thanks to BakerRipley and Urban Harvest ! 🥦🍅🌶️🍑🍓🌽🥕🥔🍆

East Aldine Farmers Market takes place every fourth Wednesday of the month thanks to BakerRipley and Urban Harvest ! 🥦🍅🌶️🍑🍓🌽🥕🥔🍆

07/26/2021

We want to hear from you, the citizens of Precinct 2. Harris County is working to provide equitable transportation county wide. The intrinsic need of equity could be conveyed through East Aldine's community response and feedback.

Questions, comments, concerns?
Write to Precinct 2!
Selina Valdez
Community Relations Liaison
Email: Selina. [email protected]
Phone: 713-274-2262

07/26/2021

Video: Live, Free Jazz Music at the East Aldine Town Center Amphitheater

Jazz music spiced up the night as nationally known trumpeter Ray Vega and Houston's Caliente band gave the very first performance at the new East Aldine Town Center amphitheater.

Live, free music in a family-friendly atmosphere returns to the stage Saturday, July 31, with guest jazz bassist Oskar Cartaya and students of the Diaz Music Institute of Houston.

Watch: https://aldinedistrict.org/2021/07/video-live-free-jazz-music-at-the-east-aldine-town-center-amphitheater/

Jazz music spiced up the night as nationally known trumpeter Ray Vega and Houston's Caliente band gave the very first performance at the new East Aldine Town Center amphitheater. Live, free music in a family friendly atmosphere returns to the stage Saturday, July 31, with guest jazz bassist Oskar C...

07/25/2021

The East Aldine District, along with many of our area partners, participated in the first Harris County Sheriff's Office UNIDOS event to help our community learn about all the services specifically provided by the HCSO. Thank you to everyone who stopped by to see us!

BakerRipley LSC-East Aldine Center HOPE Clinic Harris County Public Health Harris County Precinct 2

07/24/2021

Photos from East Aldine District's post

07/24/2021

Register here: https://sbavets.force.com/s/reboot-course-information

Register here: https://sbavets.force.com/s/reboot-course-information

07/24/2021

The Harris County Sheriff's Office invites you to the official launch of a new resource for the Hispanic community! Stop by for valuable information, children's activities, snacks and free assistance from community-based organizations.

Harris County Sheriff's Office BakerRipley East Aldine District

07/24/2021

Aldine ISD is Hiring Deaf Education Teachers for 2021-2022 School Year

Aldine ISD is Hiring Deaf Education Teachers for 2021-2022 School Year

Aldine ISD is hiring Deaf or Hard of Hearing educators for the 2021-2022 school year. There are currently 2.2% of Aldine ISD students who receive special education services that have a primary disability of Auditory Impairment/Deaf or Hard of Hearing