COVID-19 vaccination appointments available at LSC-North Harris and LSC-East Aldine Center

COVID-19 vaccination appointments available! LSC-North Harris and LSC-East Aldine Center have partnered with HEB to provide our campus and surrounding communities with Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccination opportunities. Click the link to your preferred location below to make an appointment. An appointment is required, and you must be at least 18 years of age. Saturday, [...]

2021-06-03T11:28:13-05:00June 3rd, 2021|Community, Events|

The County Connection: Help Us Get to Green

    The County Connection Lina Hidalgo | Harris County Judge June 2021     Since the COVID-19 virus was first detected in Harris County, we have been working non-stop to beat it. We stayed home, wore our masks, maintained social distance, and sacrificed many, many moments with friends and family. When safe, effective vaccines became available, [...]

2021-06-02T10:10:45-05:00June 2nd, 2021|Community|

New mural connects many creative resources of East Aldine

Scattered showers did little to dampen the enthusiasm for a splashy new commemorative mural unveiled at the High Meadows branch of the Harris County Public Library in East Aldine recently. Art enthusiasts turned out in bunches to participate in The Mural Fest, which included creating their own artistic endeavors through the Art Bus and the Curiosity Cruiser.  For [...]

2021-05-29T10:41:19-05:00June 2nd, 2021|Economic Development, My East Aldine|

His coated flautas are a sensation in Aldine — and to 125,000 TikTok types

After a 21-year career in law enforcement for the Aldine School District and the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, Julio DeLeon has turned his super-secret spicy sauce into a booming family business and a second career as an online celebrity chef. DeLeon, better known as “July the Lion” to his 126,000 followers on TikTok, is a familiar [...]

2021-05-29T10:35:11-05:00June 2nd, 2021|Economic Development, My East Aldine|

Many resources help a Venezuelan couple build a sweet business

The recent Wednesday Farmers’ Market at BakerRipley in East Aldine Town Center produced a ribbon-cutting ceremony. It was for the grand opening of Mr. Sweet, a catering food “carriage” run by Venezuelan refugees Aryelis and Daniel Ortiz.  The couple’s new business is a result of BakerRipley’s Entrepreneur Academy with the help of the non-profit social service organization’s business [...]

2021-06-07T09:33:34-05:00June 2nd, 2021|Economic Development, My East Aldine|

Hurricane season starts June 1! Prepare with these tips from Houston TranStar

  Frequent heavy rainfall makes roadway flooding a major concern for travelers in the Gulf Coast Region of Texas.   While residents are no strangers to heavy rain events throughout the year, and particularly during hurricane season, which runs from June 1 – November 30, Transportation and Emergency Management personnel at Houston TranStar are stressing [...]

2021-05-27T20:35:51-05:00May 27th, 2021|Community|

Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage — Beyond the Month of May

    May 27, 2021 Thank you for joining us to celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month! As May draws to a close, we invite you to join this Saturday's art tour and to continue finding inspiration in the traditions, talents, and contributions of Asians and Asian Americans.   EDUCATION AND OUTREACH Art Tour: Shahidul Alam: Truth to [...]

2021-05-27T12:56:59-05:00May 27th, 2021|Community|
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