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Photo Credit: Caribbean Jerk Palace Caribbean food, much like the city of Houston itself, is culturally diverse, surprising, and spicy. The island foodways was born of melding indigenous foods with those of European[...]
Photo Credit: Hermann Park Conservancy One of the most magical places in Houston is atop the 30-foot Mount in Hermann Park. Part of the McGovern Centennial Gardens, this manmade feature rises from the[...]
New Mural in Third Ward Honors Beyoncé – Bright, Bold, and Bigger Than Life
photo credit: Devona Stimpson If you missed the sold-out Beyoncé Cowboy Carter Tour here last June, you can still honor Queen Bey with a visit to the latest Third Ward mural. It’s a[...]
I-69 Northbound Entrance Ramp from McGowen-Closure Detour Map
Click here to view a larger version. DURATION: From: 7:00 AM, Saturday, July 19, 2025 Through: 5:00 PM, Friday, September 26, 2025 CLOSURE DETAILS: The I-69 northbound entrance ramp from McGowen Street will be completely[...]
Potbelly Sandwich Shop Comes to Helix Park – First Eatery to Open at the TMC facility
photo credit: Potbelly Sandwich Shop The Texas Medical Center (TMC), the largest medical and scientific center in the world, is an economic driver in Houston. And Helix Park combines the scientific part with[...]
Summer in the District – From Fireworks to Family Fun
Photo: Houston Symphony Summertime in the district means fun time, and there are so many things to do and see this season, both outdoors, and inside when the temperature gets too high. Kicking[...]
Doing Business at a Bank Fair – Commercial Loans, July 30
Area Financial Institutions • Houston Business Development, Inc. • Plains Capital • Bank OZK • Small Business Administration • Frost Bank • Unity Bank
The Elephants of Hermann Park – Real, Steele, and Wood
Photo: Hermann Park Conservancy Elephant aficionados take note; this has been Hermann Park’s year for the beautiful beasts. First, there was Kirby, the Houston Zoo’s now nine-month-old Asian elephant who’s still going strong[...]
Rededication: Park at Palm Center, June 28
Join us as we re-dedicate the Park at Palm Center and its new amenities! After the dedication, shop at the Farmer's Market! RSVP Today
Columbia Tap Listening Session, June 25
The East Downtown and Greater Southeast Management Districts invite you to share your ideas and priorities for future improvements along the Columbia Tap Trail. Your feedback will help guide the next phase of enhancements that[...]