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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 [...]
Descendant of East Aldine’s first settlers “stands with” her family members
Angela Mitchell For Harris County government bus driver Angela Mitchell, a recent trip to the East Aldine Management District’s Town Center provided a big surprise and pleasing reminder of her family’s lengthy history [...]
