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Two Sharpstown-Area Back-to-School Drives on August 12

Two Sharpstown-Area Back-to-School Drives on August 12

Parents, the 2023-24 school year is approaching! Here are some nearby opportunities--one in Sharpstown and one in Alief--to make sure your students start the year off right. 16th Annual Back To School Drive, Health Fair, & Business Expo in Sharpstown Presented by The Alliance According to thealliancetx.org, this back-to-school

A Little Rain Couldn’t Stop the Fireworks at Liberty Fest

A Little Rain Couldn’t Stop the Fireworks at Liberty Fest

On Sunday, July 2, the east PlazAmericas parking lot turned into bustling festival grounds for the second weekend in a row. This time, it was for Liberty Fest—the Southwest Management District’s signature annual event. Vendors sold everything from Mexican street corn to Korean BBQ to handcrafted earrings. An

H-Town Global Festival's Visit to Sharpstown

H-Town Global Festival's Visit to Sharpstown

On June 23, 2023, crowds buzzed inside a rectangle formed by approximately 32 booths and an entertainment stage in the parking lot east of PlazAmericas. It was day one of the H-Town Global Festival, a three-day cultural event held by the Vietnamese Community of Houston and Vicinities (VNCH). It was

Fireworks, Games, Vendors, and Entertainment Coming to PlazAmericas on July 2

Fireworks, Games, Vendors, and Entertainment Coming to PlazAmericas on July 2

Leer en Español Everyone in Houston is invited to the Liberty Fest at PlazAmericas Mall on Sunday, July 2, from 4 PM to 9 PM. The festival includes entertainment and over 80 vendors, including local restaurants. A kids' zone, sponsored by Indus, will include face painting and games. There

Local Government Spotlight: An Interview with District J Council Member Edward Pollard

Local Government Spotlight: An Interview with District J Council Member Edward Pollard

It’s easy to lose sight of what’s happening in our own backyards. After all, most media outlets focus on state, national, or international politics. We’re constantly being told about what’s going on in Texas, America, or the world—but what about what’s going on in

H-Town Global Festival Coming to Sharpstown This Weekend

H-Town Global Festival Coming to Sharpstown This Weekend

Leer en Español Vendors and entertainers will bring music, games, toys, cultural dance, and international food to the east side of the PlazAmericas Mall this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. This will be the first H-Town Global Festival held in Sharpstown, and the first one since the COVID-19 shutdown in 2020