My Houston Southeast
TSU is literally flying high
The Greater Southeast Management District is home to the only university in Houston that offers a bachelor of science degree in aviation science management. At Texas Southern University, the Department of Transportation Studies has nine[...]
Alfreda’s Soul Food’s new spot artfully pays homage to history
When one of the oldest soul food restaurants in Houston relocated this summer, it took its sense of history, community, African-American culture, and great oxtails and pork chops with it to[...]
Hermann Park readies even more enchantments
Among all the things to look forward to in Houston’s New Year, the unveiling in March of the $54 million first phase of Hermann Park’s revitalization is one you may not want to miss. The[...]
Emancipation Park Conservancy helps center the community
Steeped in Black history and the heartbeat of the Third Ward, Emancipation Park may be the oldest public park in Houston. But it is also, thanks to a $33.6 million renovation completed in 2017, a[...]
Renovated Cockrell Butterfly Center takes flight
A major attraction of the Houston Museum of Natural Science, which is one of the premier institutions in Houston Southeast, is the Cockrell Butterfly Center. After closing for renovations in September 2022, it has taken[...]
Miller Theatre turns 100 with free performances into November
Nestled in verdant Hermann Park, Miller Outdoor Theatre — now 100 years old — is the only free, open-air theater of its kind in the country and regularly attracts internationally known performers. The Greater Southeast[...]
Turkey Leg Hut is a District main draw
Well of course, Turkey Leg Hut started as a pop-up in the parking lot across the street from the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo — where else would you expect to find a giant turkey leg[...]
Rooted non-profit provides food, farming, culture
Chris Williams, left. One thing good that came out of the COVID pandemic is Lucille’s 1913, a nonprofit organization started by Chris Williams, the nationally celebrated chef/owner of Lucille’s restaurant. The restaurant, which[...]
These options reflect the District’s restaurant variety
Where can you get great food in the Greater Southeast Management District? Just about anywhere in whatever kind of food you like. From fried chicken in the historic Third Ward to fancy rooftop dining in[...]
District pitches in for better parks, free entertainment
MacGregor The Greater Southeast Management District contains many of Houston's premier central parks, anchored by Hermann , MacGregor and Emancipation Parks. But while urging park users to relax and enjoy, the District takes an active[...]
District, Uber provide ride discount for Medical Center and popular destinations
The Texas Medical Center, located in the Greater Southeast Management District (Houston Southeast), is the largest medical complex in the world. TMC has 106,000 employees and 10 million patient encounters a year. Add to that $3 billion[...]
TSU: Key influence in Greater Southeast District and beyond
As one of the two largest university campuses in the Greater Southeast Management District, Texas Southern University has contributed hugely to the history, culture and leadership of the area — and well beyond it. By[...]