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JFK sculpture advances District’s public art plan
“I look forward to an America which will not be afraid of grace and beauty.— President John F. Kennedy, October 1963 Adickes,Silva The East Aldine Management District celebrates its newly installed giant bust [...]
Drilling tech company in East Aldine bolsters clients far and wide
The foundations of the Texas economy — especially in the Houston region — lie deep underground. Houston-based oil and natural gas industries with a global reach help drive local prosperity, and drilling will be critical [...]
Buckner center in East Aldine lifts families to brighter futures
Dallas-based Buckner International has a 143-year history of serving communities across the U.S., but the Buckner Family Hope Center at Aldine’s history tells a story of generational struggles and gaining community trust through dedication to [...]
New eatery rolls with Japanese/Tex-Mex fusion
The last thing the East Aldine community needs is another Tex-Mex restaurant. Venues for chips, salsa, queso, tamales, enchiladas, fajitas, beans and rice are as widespread there as Houston’s humidity and as frequent as late [...]
Former campus janitor now runs East Aldine campus
Dean Reyna A. Gomez Tippetts Twenty-one years ago, when she spoke very little English, an immigrant mother of three children went to work at a Lone Star College campus as a part-time night [...]
New facility protects residents’ environment & expenses
A long-time dream of a cleaner and greener East Aldine has become a reality with the official opening of the management district’s public Neighborhood Depository & Recycling Center at 2789 Hopper Road. “This is truly [...]
Motivating future leaders with Aldine ISD
Thanks to the Family and Community Engagement team at Aldine Independent School District, the East Aldine Management District took part this week in a “youth empowerment summit” that featured nationally known teen motivation experts such [...]
School for newcomers to U.S. enables promising futures
Starting high school can be intimidating for any student... new classes, new friends and looking ahead to a new chapter of life. Now imagine starting high school not only in a new city, but also [...]
Growth is in the air at compressor maker in East Aldine
Just southwest of the junction of Beltway 8 and Interstate 69, the global business network Atlas Copco produces specialized air compressors that are pivotal to the success of industries across North America and beyond. When [...]
Reflecting local legacy on Black History Month
In recognition of Black History Month, students in the Aldine Independent School District are competing in a speech contest on the theme of this year’s celebrations: Resilience. But today’s students will be hard-pressed to top a [...]
Familiar leaders join District board
Two long-time East Aldine community leaders were recently appointed to serve on the board of the East Aldine Management District. They are Flor Zarzoza, a former District employee and neighborhood volunteer, and Luis A. [...]
East Aldine speaks multiple languages of success
Multi-lingual business owners and employees can better problem-solve for a diverse customer base and build rapport in the local community, helping to attract and retain new customers. This situation is especially true in East Aldine, [...]
District expands public art with a president and a peaceful path
Artist's rendering Two very different art projects – a prominent, bold sculpture of the late President John F. Kennedy and a tranquil walking space through a “rambling rose” labyrinth – will soon bring [...]
Snow, smiles, tamales: District’s 1st annual Christmas tree fest
An annual tradition was born recently at the East Aldine Town Center under a full moon and a spring-like breeze as kids made snow angels and snowballs in a pile of artificial snow and families [...]
East Aldine’s ready-for-business mindset reflects its history
Long-time Houston journalist and professor Michael Berryhill painted an insightful picture of the East Aldine area in a 2016 article. “East Aldine is a place you are born into, or drawn to. You work your [...]
