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Daiquiris are a staple of mixology, a rum, citrus, and sugar concoction from Cuba during the Spanish-American War that remains wildly popular in America today. So, you would expect a place named Daiquiri Land to[...]
Spanish Village's future includes commercial retail and event space. Houston’s iconic Spanish Village is returning following a redevelopment of the property at 4720 Almeda Road. Spearheaded by Wake Up LLC developers, the three-level mixed-use destination[...]
Presbyterian School Expansion Underway in Museum Park Neighborhood
A nearly 30-year-old private school in the Museum District will soon break ground on a new facility as its student population continues to swell. The Presbyterian School will break ground on a new, 46,000-sf Early[...]
To Fight Flooding In Houston, We Have To Think Big
Flood-research group responds to Judge Ed Emmett's 15-point plan On Oct. 25, Harris County Judge Ed Emmett released 15 recommendations for mitigating damages from future flood events. The researchers collaborating through the Greater Houston Flood Mitigation Consortium[...]
Landmark Gift To UTHealth Provides Unprecedented Resources
Jane and Robert Cizik have made a landmark gift of $25 million to the School of Nursing at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), giving the school the resources and capacity[...]
New Wiess Energy Hall Is Quite The Attraction
AFTER MOVING FROM THE FIRST FLOOR TO THE FOURTH, the new iteration of the Wiess Energy Hall at the Houston Museum of Natural Science boardering Hermann Park finally has the space to tell the story of[...]
University of Houston Evaluates Harvey Response
University of Houston system schools are evaluating their responses to Hurricane Harvey – and determining how they can better prepare for the next storm. Nearly 3 feet of floodwater entered the University of Houston-Downtown’s police[...]
Most affordable rentals in MacGregor, Houston
As Rent Prices Increase, There Is Still Much Hope! If you're apartment hunting, you know how hard it can be to find a good deal. So what does a low-end rental in MacGregor look like[...]
Ronald McDonald House in Houston Southeast Expands Vision
Ronald McDonald House Houston broke ground on the expansion of Holcombe House, its 50-room facility Since becoming CEO of Ronald McDonald House Houston in July, Brigadier General Rick Noriega has overseen the groundbreaking of a[...]
Astros World Series Win Could Help Houston Heal After Harvey
Houston Astros fans haven't stopped celebrating as the club plays the World Series matchup against the Los Angeles Dodges. Hurricane Harvey left wounds no baseball game can repair. Thousands lost their homes; dozens lost their[...]