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Remade East Aldine park welcomes visitors of all abilities
Bedecked in a snowman skirt, candy-cane striped tights and a festive Christmas ribbon, young Anja Colvard climbed into the lap of her mother, Michele Colvard, for a holiday picture with someone dressed as the Grinch. [...]
Take a crafty approach to shopping local for Christmas
When it’s time to buy holiday gifts from local merchants in East Aldine, it’s time for “pop-up” markets to display products made by creative people who don’t operate from year-round stores. More than a dozen [...]
Christmas surprise! National TV show reveals funding for North Houston area art education
The nationally televised Kelly Clarkson Christmas Special show handed out a huge gift that could end up benefiting East Aldine kids who like to make art. The Texas-born Clarkson, comedian Amy Poehler and the H-E-B [...]
Lone Star College eager to start police academy, distribute more student aid
The Lone Star College East Aldine Center campus is close to becoming the home of a new law enforcement training academy. Stephen C. Head, chancellor of the Lone Star College System, said the new campus’ [...]
District officially launches Phase Two of the community’s Town Center
With a respectful nod to community history, dozens of Aldine residents, elected officials, community leaders and staff of the East Aldine Management District recently celebrated the opening of a new three-story office building, amphitheater and [...]
Day of the Dead volunteers help out in memory of their deputy son
As the community gathered Oct. 30 to celebrate the colorful Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) on the grounds of the East Aldine Town Center, Annette and Ron Bennett dutifully and cheerfully oversaw [...]
This deputy comes to the rescue from a calmer space
The deputy in charge of the new Harris County Sheriff’s Office storefront at the East Aldine Town Center is already a lifesaver. Rebecca Limon received a medal of commendation from the 100 Club of Houston [...]
Major family-friendly celebrations coming to Town Center in late October!
East Aldine residents, businesses and friends are invited to participate in three exciting celebrations this month at the expanding East Aldine Town Center at 2800 Aldine Mail Route Road. The dynamic, free events show the growth, [...]
Cops & community congregate for deeper crime-fighting co-cooperation — and fun
There were fire engines, ambulances, high water rescue equipment, a surveillance helicopter, law enforcement officers, free library books, college catalogues, free Frisbees and coloring books, whistles and plastic firefighter hats, along with raffle prizes, music, dancing [...]
East Aldine ambulance/firefighting service saves lives and money
Due to quicker response times to fires and other emergencies, many Aldine area homeowners could see a drop in their insurance premiums. The change is due to the work of the Aldine Fire Department, which [...]
Heritage celebration shows diversity of Hispanic cultures in East Aldine
The sights, sounds and smells of Hispanic culture wafted across the courtyard of BakerRipley on the evening of Sept. 17 as families from the East Aldine area gathered at the Town Center for a fiesta celebrating the [...]
When it comes to East Aldine seniors, “Everyone Counts”
About three dozen senior citizens recently gathered for Grandparents’ Day to cap off their weekly summer camp activities sponsored by the East Aldine Management District and BakerRipley. Sory Mingo They shared box lunches and snow [...]
Westfield FD more ready than ever to battle flames and floods
With hurricane season hitting its peak, the Westfield Fire Department is now fully equipped to perform high water rescues throughout the East Aldine area. Through funding from Harris County Emergency Services District (ESD) 25, the [...]
Westfield FD helps raise funds for families of fallen first responders
The Westfield Fire Department participates annually in the Texas Brotherhood Ride, which raises funds for families of Texas first responders killed in the line of duty. This year’s ride will starts Sept. 5, from Houston [...]
East Aldine venture combines gym, fitness classes, healthy drinks
Danielle Torres, fourth from left As an ambitious and hardworking mother of two, Aldine native Danielle Torres felt that she needed two things: a place that sells good, healthy food and a place [...]
