TNT Printing and A to Z Graphics

By J.D. Herman A quick search for reviews of TNT Printing yields quite the praise. Especially intriguing was the first one I read. “The price was great, the staff was more than friendly,” the five-star review said. “They completed my job sooner than the deadline and the quality was better than I expected.” In my [...]

2020-10-06T16:20:42-05:00January 16th, 2020|Community, Economic Development, My East Aldine|

Kinship Care: The Changing Role of Grandparents

By Jeff Herman Waking at 6 am each morning, Shirley P. Reed knows how to hustle. This force of nature works to balance getting her grandkids and great-grandkids out the door every day while also managing to lead Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group of Aldine-Harris County (GRGSG), the 501(c)3 non-profit organization she founded in 2004. [...]

2020-10-06T16:20:36-05:00January 1st, 2020|Community, My East Aldine, Resources|

Spotlight on Connie Esparza

J.D. Herman Connie Esparza has an activist’s heart. An East Aldine resident since 1979, her work  in the community has helped transform the quality of life for everyone living in the district. Extensive volunteerism–including stints at MacArthur High School, Bonding Against Adversity, VISA (Volunteers In the Schools of Aldine)–and community activism have resulted in deep [...]

2020-10-06T16:20:32-05:00December 31st, 2019|Community, My East Aldine|

Pathway to Prosperity: Local Bank Introduces Home Ownership and Savings Programs

By J.D. Herman Local financial institutions have long provided important benefits by forging long standing relationships within the communities they serve. Unlike larger corporate banks that rely on volume to generate profits, community banks focus on building lasting relationships. A deep understanding of local needs allows regional banks to provide specialized financial services, something Prosperity [...]

2020-10-06T16:20:27-05:00December 31st, 2019|Community, My East Aldine|
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