Transportation
Houston: We Have The State’s Only Gay Pride Rainbow Crosswalk
Posted on · The new crosswalk at Westheimer and Taft highlights both pride and public safety.
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News
Are Millennials Behind Price Drop in Houston Antiques?
Posted on · A new generation’s lifestyles and tastes may be changing Houston’s antiques market.
Transportation
City Of Houston Unveils Plans For Fixing Lower Westheimer
Posted on · The problematic roadway suffers from narrow lanes and failing infrastructure. The city is now gathering public input on a conceptual plan for improving the street.
City of Houston
Montrose Receives A One Million Dollar Grant to Get Greener
Posted on · An asphalt lot in Montrose will become that neighborhoods newest green space. The Houston Parks Department was awarded a one million dollar grant to build a new park in a space off Westheimer.
Transportation
A Section Of Montrose Tries Out A New Parking Plan
Posted on · A new rule is giving businesses more flexibility when it comes to off-street parking.
News
New Center To Help Homeless LGBT Youth Set To Open In Montrose After Months Of Delays
Posted on · The long road to getting “Tony’s Place” up and running is an example of how challenging it can be to create new services for the homeless in Houston.
Murder in Montrose: The Paul Broussard Legacy
Posted on · Twenty-five years ago, Paul Broussard, a 27-year-old gay man, was murdered on the streets of Houston, sparking a deafening outcry. The crime served as a wake-up call that highlighted the harassment and mistreatment experienced by the LGBTQ community. Through the documentary “A Murder in Montrose: The Paul Broussard Legacy,” and a follow-up LIVE town hall meeting, […]
Public Insight Network
Do You Remember The Paul Broussard Murder?
Posted on · Twenty-five years ago, Paul Broussard, a 27-year-old gay man, was murdered on the streets of Houston. Through a documentary and a follow up live town hall, Houston Public Media explores the aftermath of this pivotal event – from civil unrest to hate crime legislation; from victims’ rights to political activism. Tell us your story.
City of Houston
Houston City Council Unanimously Approves Establishing A TIRZ For Montrose
Posted on · The goal is that the city will use the funds the measure will generate to improve the infrastructure of the popular neighborhood.
City of Houston
Residents Discuss Pros And Cons Of Proposed Montrose TIRZ
Posted on · Houston’s Montrose neighborhood could get a special tax reinvestment zone to help improve its infrastructure.
News
City of Houston Holds Town Hall On Montrose Special Tax District
Posted on · Houston City Council Member Ellen Cohen is hosting the meeting to discuss a new tax increment reinvestment zone (TIRZ) for the area.
News
Owner Of Stewart Cadillac Shot In Montrose Home
Posted on · Houston Police continue investigating the death of the owner of a prominent Houston car dealership. He was shot and killed in the garage of his Montrose town home.
News
New Rules Aim To Encourage Homeowners To Fix Houston’s Sidewalks
Posted on · Walk through any of the older parts of Houston and chances are you'll step on a broken sidewalk. City council is trying to address the issue.
Transportation
Houston City Council To Vote On Residential Parking Permit Area In Montrose
Posted on · In a city without zoning, friction between residents and businesses occurs often. One area of tension can be parking.
Transportation
Neighbors Appeal For Help To Fix Dangerous Sidewalks
Posted on · Houston officials say residents are responsible for sidewalk repairs.