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Shirley Portier-Reed: A Lifetime of Advocacy and Community Empowerment
Shirley Portier-Reed pictured on the left Shirley Portier-Reed has been a driving force in the East Aldine community for decades. A woman of deep compassion and unwavering determination, she has dedicated her life [...]
Joyce Wiley: A Champion for Community Growth and Development
For decades, Joyce Wiley has been at the heart of East Aldine's transformation. As a former East Aldine Management District (EAMD) board member and a leader in numerous initiatives, Wiley has played a pivotal [...]
Deborah Foster: A Legacy of Leadership and Community Impact in East Aldine
Deborah Foster dedicated her time, expertise, and passion to the East Aldine community for nearly two decades, serving as a guiding force on the East Aldine Management District Board of Directors. In 2024, after [...]
Sylvia Bolling: A Legacy of Empowering Families and Transforming Communities
Sylvia Bohling pictured on the right For more than three decades, Sylvia Bolling has been a beacon of hope for families in the Aldine community. As the founder and former executive director of [...]
East Aldine Management District Board Reviews Budget, Development Plans at January Meeting
The East Aldine Management District (EAMD) Board met on Jan. 28 for its first meeting of 2025. The meeting covered key budget discussions, infrastructure updates, and new development initiatives. It took place at the [...]
Unveiling of the “Spirit of East Aldine” Sculpture: A Symbol of Community Pride
https://vimeo.com/1038363875 On Tuesday, December 10th, the East Aldine Management District and the East Aldine Arts Council came together to host a special dedication and unveiling ceremony for the "Spirit of East Aldine" sculpture. Created by [...]
East Aldine Management District’s Recycling Center Collects Over 250,000 Pounds of Materials in First Year
Like many Houston-area residents, Selina Valdez woke up on the morning of May 18 in a dark house without an alarm clock, air-conditioning or hot coffee. As she drove to work to celebrate the first [...]
East Aldine District Welcomes 23-year Veteran as New Lieutenant
Lt. Johnny Reyes Sr., a 23-year veteran of the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, is taking over as supervisor of the 21 law enforcement officers assigned to the East Aldine Management District. Reyes succeeds Lt. Mike [...]
Texanita’s Big Tortas has a new “Texanita”
Ana Lizama, who hails from La Union, El Salvador, took over ownership of the Texanita’s Big Tortas restaurant at 2200 Aldine Mail Route Rd. in March. “I wanted to work and manage my own business [...]
Traffic safety liaison speaks from shocking experience
Tess Rowland’s journey to becoming the Community Traffic Safety Initiatives Liaison for the Harris County Sheriff's Office is not just a career move; it’s a testament to her unwavering dedication to making roads safer for [...]
Breakthrough “TIRZ” triggers plans for East Aldine upgrades
The newly created Harris County Tax Reinvestment Zone #1 is positioned to potentially spend millions of dollars on infrastructure improvements in East Aldine, setting the stage for increased economic development and property values. Harris County [...]
District funds infant formula & safety seats for needy families
To provide safety and sustenance to East Aldine’s youngest and most vulnerable residents, the East Aldine Management District has approved a $40,000 grant to pay for child safety seats and infant formula. Library event [...]
Use a free app to get credits on purchases in East Aldine
East Aldine residents who shop near home can save money and boost the local economy under a new program started by the East Aldine Management District. The new “Open Rewards” Shop Local program provides a [...]
Resale shop lives up to its “renewed blessings” name
Lisa Coronado The Renewed Blessings Resale Shop in East Aldine offers retail “therapy at its very best” PP — guilt-free bargain shopping for a good cause. From authentic rodeo gear to sparkling wedding [...]
Buckner family aid center expanding nearby
The Buckner Family Hope Center, which provides social services to East Aldine families, will move later this year to a new, larger facility. Buckner, which took over the Aldine Youth Center at 4700 Aldine Mail [...]
