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  2. City declines to release records about Houston Avenue median, citing terrorism concerns
  3. Chrome won’t load images for me from time to time. Both iPad and PC. Then it’ll just fix itself then break again.
  4. Whoa. I had no idea it was a small tower. Great for that location.
  5. Census Bureau released July 1, 2023 metro area population estimates today: July 1, 2020: 7,168,723 July 1, 2021: 7,245,134 (1.1%) July 1, 2022: 7,370,464 (1.7%) July 1, 2023: 7,510,253 (1.9% in 1 year; 4.8% in 3 years) Someone on this board last year told us Houston's days of adding more people per year than Austin were coming to an end. There is still no evidence that day is in sight. Houston metro growth per year: '20-'21: 76,411 '21-'22: 125,330 '22-'23; 139,789 Austin metro growth per year: '20-'21: 58,499 '21-'22: 64,536 '22-'23: 50,105 Austin Metro estimates: July 1, 2020: 2,300,135 July 1, 2021: 2,358,634 (2.5%) July 1, 2022: 2,424,170 (2.7%) July 1, 2023: 2,473,275 (2.1% in 1 year; 7.5% in 3 years) DFW metro estimates: July 1, 2020: 7,666,418 July 1, 2021: 7,774,647 (1.4%) July 1, 2022: 7,947,439 (2.2%) July 1, 2023: 8,100,037 (1.9% in 1 year; 5.7% in 3 years)
  6. Yesterday
  7. Houston Avenue... sorry about that...
  8. Surely Houstonians didn’t “super love it” when pedestrians died prior to the adoption of Vision Zero. It’s the “means” to an end that are in contention and yes it is safe to assume that Mayor Whitmire is not on board. This is obvious with the Washington Avenue reversal and the soon to be 11th Street reversal, and the departures in City Hall of the proponents of this strategy. So no big surprise here. Vision Zero reminds me of “Lean Manufacturing” or other philosophies that are in vogue at one time or another. From the website: Vision Zero is a strategy to eliminate all traffic fatalities and severe injuries, while increasing safe, healthy, equitable mobility for all. First implemented in Sweden in the 1990s, Vision Zero has proved successful across Europe — and now it’s gaining momentum in major American cities.
  9. Considering that the teeth of Houston's Vision Zero was basically that we don't super love it when pedestrians die, it would be a pretty wild move to abandon it.
  10. Montgomery to prepare feasibility study for H-E-B site near Hwy. 105, FM 2854 | Community Impact "H-E-B owns a 32.42-acre tract of land at the southeast corner of Hwy. 105 and FM 2854, according to the agenda packet. The grocer recently contacted the city about proceeding with the development of that site. The feasibility study will analyze the city’s water, wastewater and drainage systems to see if any upgrades or utility extensions are needed."
  11. I'm hearing that the mayor is getting rid of the Vision Zero program. This will ultimately affect any federal dollars for future projects. It has already affected Phase 2 of the Montrose Boulevard redesign. The feds denied funding because it doesn't provide enough multi-modal access. The city resubmitted the project for funding with no changes. I'm very worried how this will affect projects like Gulfton/Kashmere Gardens and the massive grant they just received. This mayor just doesn't get it and he's not going to. I voted for a Democrat, and this mayor doesn't act like one. I expect some major changes to 11th Street if not completely removed. On a positive note, the mayor supports the Quitman bikeway which will have a groundbreaking tomorrow. Adrian Garcia said he met with the mayor to discuss the project and it has his support.
  12. Here are some more renderings from the Planning Commission Agenda:
  13. Yeah, that's per the rendering. It's been there. I saw two guys in yellow vests working on the north side 6th floor today. Just those two guys. This one is going to take a while to complete.
  14. New Heights Coffee Roasters has been having pop-ups around the Heights and Houston-area in the past couple of years. They have also been selling coffee outside of Donovan Park (Heights Blvd & E 7th St) on weekends when the weather is nice. Their Instagram page @newheightscoffeeroasters said a coffee lab at 718 Heights Blvd was coming soon. Google still has that captured but that address is no longer on their bio. 718 Heights Blvd is a house just north of Donovan Park. A new entity called New Heights Coffee Roasters was registered last year using the same address: https://www.bizapedia.com/tx/new-heights-coffee-roasters-llc.html
  15. Is HAIF going to freak out that a surface lot will be created? What is wrong with street parking on Oak Ridge?
  16. I didn't realize they only slotted four courts. We'll see how long folks will have to wait to play.
  17. It might be a Google Chrome issue. I have the same issue on two separate Ipads. I switched to Safari, however, and the problem doesn’t exist. Something changed to create this issue. Oh well…
  18. I've never been a fan of gimmicky stuff like this but I do appreciate the time they're taking to renovate the building
  19. I was reserving judgment because I've found Agricole to be really hit or miss, but HiWay is a hit for sure. Was really impressed with the food and happy to see it well-packed on a weeknight. Great salsa and queso.
  20. LeRoy Melcher Jr. died from lung cancer in 1981 at the age of 42. I'm guessing he was treated at MD Anderson, as I believe his mother Lucile was responsible for this fountain built in his memory. His father, LeRoy Sr., was the founder of the U-Tote-M chain of convenience stores.
  21. After the Astrodome, Magic Island may be Houston’s second-most famous abandoned entertainment venue. The club, shuttered for 10 years, will finally reopen this summer. Many Houstonians will be happy that stage magic is returning. And the club plans to offer private gambling tables this time around. https://www.houstonchronicle.com/lifestyle/article/magic-island-gambling-houston-18976178.php
  22. From the team behind FM Kitchen and Bar, PKL Social is set to open Thursday at 1112 Shepherd Dr. The restaurant features four pickleball courts, lawn games, a covered patio, cocktails and bites from FM. PKL Social will be open 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, 11 a.m. to midnight Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. to midnight Saturday and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday. Happy hour is all day Monday and 3 to 6:30 p.m. weekdays. https://www.houstonchronicle.com/food-culture/restaurants-bars/article/pkl-social-houston-opening-18705938.php
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