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  1. It seems like there was news of an Indian restaurant on Heights Blvd in the former Mozelle's sometime ago but I have not heard anything more. Does anyone know more? Or other Indian in the area?
  2. dumpy as the 20th street Kroger is, it is my favorite. Kroger overall is not my thing (really not my thing), but the employees at 20th street are some of the nicest, most patient people I have ever seen. They are unfailingly nice to the older folks and disabled folks who come from the two nearby facilities. Always a cheerful response and usually a "Blessed" response to "how are you?". Plus I can run in there at the last minute and grab some simple item I overlooked in my shopping list at the last minute. Try running into the 11th street store quickly . . .
  3. Okay, I just have to respond to the trick-or treating comments! I live across from the new Sullivan Brothers houses on 16th street. All were open for trick-or-treating business despite being either "empty nesters 5-10 years from retirement" or "young couples". Lots of cute decorations, and I noted that the parents of the trick-or-treaters were socializing on the sidewalk while the kiddos were doing their thing - totally a neighborhood feeling. I felt guilty that we were going out and not handing out candy. There is room is this neighborhood for all sorts of people including us who are bridging the gap between parenting and empty-nesting all the while living in our 1899 house across from the beautifully built 2013 Sullivan Brothers homes. Viva la difference! Sorry for the poor french.
  4. OMG. Where do I send my check for this cause - throwing out the monkey court? Love the Children of the Corn moniker . . .
  5. Or maybe not. I faxed in my "survey" to repeal the district and the little map does not reflect this. How many others had the same experience?
  6. Oh, my! I totally agree that confusion ruled the day after watching the video. I'm still confused in part (and would probably commit hari-kari if I had to sit through much of that discussion). For example, does this affect the proposed structures at 15th and Rutland? It seems that the main issue on this pair of lots is really density, but design to a lesser degree. I agree with some parts of both sides of the historic preservation controversy, but do feel that "switch and bait" has been employed, i.e. the petitions signed to become historic districts were not for this. I don't think that should be allowed regardless of what the issues are. That was a lovely statement about how they are going to get all voices in on this, but after seeing the process so far, I am skeptical. Maybe the communities should have to do the whole petition process over with full disclosure. Maybe my son should be working on his "Citizenship in the Nation" merit badge not his "Citizenship in the Community" badge.
  7. My son and I went to the City Council meeting on Tuesday. Our interest was prompted primarily by his work on a Boy Scout merit badge, but living in one of the historic sections of the Heights made the effort meaningful and interesting. I certainly learned alot! I had heard about the historic ordinance being proposed here on the Heights forum, so never stopped to think about other neighborhoods that this will affect. There were speakers from various parts of town. The more I heard the less clear I became on what is really needed. I was struck, though, by how different each neighborhoods needs are/can be when considering such an ordinance. I doubt this will happen, but it seemed like a solution might be one that allowed the various neighborhoods to tailor the ordinance to their own issues. Glenbrook Valley is 180 degrees different from Houston Heights! Anyway, we will continue to see how things develop.
  8. This is going to be interesting! My son is working on a scout merit badge, Citizen in the Community. He has to attend a city council meeting and "Choose one of the issues discussed at the meeting where a difference of opinions was expressed, and explain to your counselor why you agree with one opinion more than you do another one." We are going tomorrow to see City Hall in action . We live in an 1899 house with a National Historic Marker, but are probably more neutral than others on issues. I can't wait to see what my son thinks.
  9. I really don't buy much meat, but what I am talking about is not the quality or grade of meat, but the freshness. Both times I experienced a foul odor the packages had "good" dates so I am left to consider how Kroger handles and stores their meat. They also used to carry Buddy's Chicken but are now substituting their own thing (one of my complaints about Kroger) and I prefer Buddy's. I never go to Randall's because I am never near one. I have to go regularly near the Rice. When we decide to get a nice steak we go to Rice on Saturdays when they have choice grade NY strips for $10 pound. They typically have sale prices on their meat every Saturday. If we ate a lot more meat I would probably be more price concious.
  10. This is website one of my favorite sources of info (and entertainment!) but I rarely post. I just could not let an opportunity to post about the Kroger on 11th go by, though . I, too, think it is a joke. Overall, Kroger is not a favorite of mine in general because they have slowly weeded out choices in brands and have substituted their house brand which is really just an average generic product. I don't trust their meat products after buying items with good dates that smell ghastly when I opened the package. I recently tried to talk myself into buying their version of hormone-free chicken, but the package smelled so bad I put it back. I tried to tell someone, but they were apathetic. The store is grimy, the staff constantly changes and they are not really very polite. I find myself saying thank you to them when I check out instead of the other way around for some reason. The lines are ridiculous despite the "no more than three in line" policy. I have asked them to get more checkers in that situation and they just say they don't have anyone else. Parking is bad and ingress/egress is the pits. In a nicer neighborhood Kroger has cops directing folks in and out, but apparently they don't feel the Heights ranks that. I go to Rice on Westheimer and can drive there, shop and get back in about the same time it takes me to go to Kroger, park, shop and stand in line to check out. Yes, Rice is a bit more expensive, but I have compared a lot of prices and you would be surprised which one is more expensive sometimes. They also have all unusual, interesting items and brands. I do go to Kroger when I need something quickly, or just need a couple of things. Generally, I will go to the Kroger on 20th street in that case because parking is better and most of the employees are much nicer at that store. Did not mean to rant, but this is probably one of my biggest peeves!
  11. We really don't want another house. We live in an 1899 house in the Heights and are looking for a "carefree" weekend/vacation place. My husband would probably go for a beach house, but I don't want to clean, arrange cleaning, repair, etc. With a condo, I just call the desk on my way out and they clean it. They can fix it, too! I know it is bad to be so locked into what you want, but that is it!
  12. Sorry, the name was in the topic title - it is the Galvestonian Condos. These have been there many years. All are gulf view and the management has a pretty good reputation from what I can tell. I guess the sticker shock is wearing off and reality is setting in. We particularly like these as you have direct beach access without crossing the "road". They were pretty isolated, but are now being joined by Palisade Palms. I am not too enamored with the idea of being in such a large high-rise.
  13. We have enjoyed staying at these condos and are looking at purchasing one. The prices are pretty shocking, and apparently have risen dramatically over the last year or two. They are sold privately, so there is no advice coming from a real estate agent. Does anyone have a feel for whether these are realistic prices: 2/2 1014 sq ft $495,000 3/3 1732 sq ft $675,000 I should note that these are asking prices and once a buyer and seller are connected, they negotiate the selling price.
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