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I was part of the Shady Acres Civic Club board. The La Hacienda was located in the heart of a residential street. It actually backs up to people's backyard. Hence the protests began. However, if I am not mistaken and I don't want to speak for anybody, I think we are for commercial/restaurant establishments on W 19 and W 20 because those streets are commercial corridors. I personally welcome a hamburger joint on W 19. It surely beats more used car lots.

Does anybody know what happened to this restaurant. I tried to go there for some tamales and the place is shuttered.

http://www.iihs.org/laws/cellphonelaws.aspx There is now a ban on Texas drivers from calling, using or texting on a cell phone in school crossing zones (effective 09/01/09). I am sure more publicity will be coming soon. http://www.drivinglaws.org/2008.php#Texas Texas - House Bill 55 - Provides that an operator may not use a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle within a school crossing zone unless the wireless communication device is used with a hands-free device.

I went to the Museum of Fine Arts with my Canadian relatives today and they really liked the painted crosswalk. Plus, I felt safer with these colored crosswalk. Houston is not the most pedestrian friendly city so it gives an added protection from the drivers.

The West Bellfort is closed too.

My friend told me that the Bally's in Rice Village is closing for good. Does anybody know why? I joined Ballys because of this location. Now there are no Ballys in the Loop. I feel cheated on my contract. I have noticed that the clientele numbers have declined since the 24 Hour in Midtown opened.

I couldn't attend because of a field trip. Was it successful? Did they collect a lot of stuff?

City of Houston B. O. P. A. Collection Batteries, Oil, Paint and Anti-freeze Celebrate Earth Day Weekend '09 Event Saturday April 25, 2009 10 A.M. through 2 P.M. 1822 W. 18th Street (Lazybrook Baptist Church Parking Lot) Materials Accepted Automotive style (wet cell) batteries, dry cell batteries of all types and especially rechargeable batteries: Nickel Cadmium, Nickel Metal Hydride and Lithium Ion. Used motor oil (5-gallon limit per family) and oil filters. Paint of all types and paint related products. Antifreeze and other petroleum based auto products, but no gasoline. All liquids are required to be in sealed, non-leaking containers. The original container with label is preferable. Repackaged items must be labeled as to contents. You may collect items from your neighbors and deliver them in one load. Simply be prepared to tell the city workers the number of households

Join the Shady Acres Civic Club in the trash cleanup of Little Thicket Park. It is on Sat, March 28 from 8:30 to 1:30 pm. Rain or shine for this event. Last year, volunteers collected a truck container load of garbage. Little Thicket Park, located at 1831 West 23rd Street, is a 10.6-acre slice of nature near the intersection of Ella Boulevard and the North Loop. Registration is in NE corner of the Lowe's parking lot located on the corner of North Loop 610 West and Ella. You do not need to pre-register for the event, however, all participants must complete a liability form. For pictures, detail and map location, click here. http://www.shadyacres.org/index.php?page=24

I guess when you grew up in the burbs, you just miss that type of restaurant. We don't have many of those restaurants. At least we now have a Panda Express in the loop. lol

I miss Black Eyed Peas. Now I have to drive to the suburbs for these type of restaurants. At least, they opened a Chili's in Sawyer Heights (I-10/Sawyer).