At a press conference last week, Congressman Gene Green announced that the National Park Service has determined that a National Heritage Area designation is suitable and feasible for Buffalo Bayou. Once passed, the bill will designate the 25-mile bayou stretch from central Houston to the Houston Chip Channel as the first National Heritage Area in Texas. This designation will also…
The Rice Design Alliance (RDA) is pleased to announce the winners of its eleventh annual Initiatives for Houston grant program, which supports and funds projects that focus on Houston’s built environment. From enhancing Houston’s cultural identity to improving the city’s infrastructure, this year’s winning proposals encompass a wide range of focus. Proposal titles include “Enhancing Infrastructure: Highways and Energy†submitted…
Central City Co-op is partnering with Bubbles Express Car Wash to offer car wash tickets benefiting the Central City Co-op capital campaign fund. Handwashing your car at home uses anywhere from 3-10 times as much water as a car wash at Bubbles. Water then runs down your street into the storm drains untreated. At Bubbles, the water is filtered and…