Posted on · Some of Houston’s neighborhoods have, for lack of a better phrase, “morphed” over the decades. Montrose once had a much larger African-American community, then it became known as Houston’s gay neighborhood, then a more gentrified area. Sharpstown, Meyerland, The Heights — they’ve all undergone transformative change from one generation to the next. We explore what’s […]
Posted on · The goal is that the city will use the funds the measure will generate to improve the infrastructure of the popular neighborhood.
Posted on · Houston’s Montrose neighborhood could get a special tax reinvestment zone to help improve its infrastructure.
Posted on · Houston City Council Member Ellen Cohen is hosting the meeting to discuss a new tax increment reinvestment zone (TIRZ) for the area.
Posted on · We visit West Alabama Ice House in Montrose to find out what’s behind this bar’s popularity.
Posted on · We meet Houston’s Juan Carlos Restrepo, who has been dancing on rollerblades at the corner of Montrose and Allen Parkway for the past 15 years. In the summer of 2014, Restrepo gained national attention with an appearance on Amercia’s Got Talent. MORE: ‘Viral' Video Captures Montrose Rollerblade Dancer in his Own Words (Houston Matters, May […]
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.
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.
Posted on · In a city without zoning, friction between residents and businesses occurs often. One area of tension can be parking.
Posted on · Back in August of 2013, Houston Matters met with longtime residents of Houston’s Montrose neighborhood to discuss how their community had changed over the years. Among the major topics of discussion was gentrification. The residents noted how development had changed the personality and affordability of their neighborhood. But they didn’t necessarily see gentrification as a […]
Posted on · HISD is implementing a new anti-bullying campaign. But this one’s not aimed towards students. The district's new policy is cracking down on bullying among school employees. The new initiative comes as a Houston based group prepares to host a rally to raise awareness of incidents of cyber-bullying. We'll discuss these anti-bullying efforts here in Greater […]
Posted on · Houston officials say residents are responsible for sidewalk repairs.
Posted on · Montrose residents are petitioning the city to address that neighborhood's deteriorating sidewalks. The Montrose Sidewalk Coalition says cracked sidewalks pose a danger – they'd like the city to offer a plan to the public to address the state of their sidewalks and ensure safety and access. There’s just one problem: according to city law, property […]
Posted on · From the oil spill, to the fire in Montrose, to BARC’s new authority, to Zipcar’s expansion, it’s been a busy week in Houston news. We consider “The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly” of these events with our rotating “non-expert” panel. This week, we’re joined by the Houston Chronicle’s Lisa Falkenberg, ComedySportz Houston’s Dianah Dulany, […]
Posted on · If youâve ever driven by Mandell Park in Montrose on a Sunday afternoon, you might have come across some âBattle Gamers,â more commonly referred to as LARPers â or âlive action role players.â This particular group refers to itself as The Far Haradrim of Houston. We sent Houston Mattersâ Conner Clifton out to meet them. […]