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Do Your Part for Your Parks Earth Day is April 22, but we believe caring for our waterways and green spaces is a year-round job. The BBP Clean & Green team and our custom Bayou-Vac are out on the water every day, collecting trash that has made its way into Buffalo Bayou, but you can help stop litter at the source. Did You Know? Most of the litter and debris that ends up in Buffalo Bayou comes from Houston sidewalks and roads, sometimes traveling for miles through stormwater drainage systems. Picking up trash when you see it, securing lids on trash cans and dumpsters, and leaving picnic areas free of litter are all great ways to care for our city and its bayous. Grab a Bag! Throughout the month of April, the Buffalo Bayou Park Visitor

Featured Events Hope Farms Celebrates Earth Day 4-7 p.m. April 5, Hope Farms, 10401 Scott St Spring is in full swing at Hope Farms and we're celebrating Earth Day at our First Wednesday Market on April 5 with a variety of exciting activities for all ages, including a rainwater capture system raffle, kids' games and activities, and of course our favorite farm fresh produce and hand-crafted treats from local vendors. Join us at the farm for a day of celebration, community and sustainable living tips and tricks as we honor the Earth that loves us back! Other Upcoming Events: Thursday 4/6 TX Master Naturalist Coastal Prairie Chapter: Snakes @ Rosenberg Civic Center 6:30-9 pm Saturday 4/8 TWRC Baby Shower @ Wild Birds Unlimited 11 am - 1 pm P.E.T. Colonies of the Deep Display @ BOX 13 ArtSpace 1 - 5 pm Tuesday 4/11 Transportation Freedom Lobby Day at Texas Capitol @ All Day Sign up by April 5 here. Alliance for a Clean Texas Lobby Day

Reimagining Urban Spaces: Graffiti at Turkey Bend Sunday, April 30 Turkey Bend is a former industrial site that will become a cultural and recreational hub within the Buffalo Bayou East area where BBP is developing parks and public spaces along the waterfront. This abandoned barge terminal includes a warehouse on Navigation Boulevard, a tunnel, and a dramatic wharf overlooking the bayou. Turkey Bend has accumulated layers of graffiti throughout its post-industrial life. This month, BBP is hosting a free, rare, public event at Turkey Bend, including a panel discussion about graffiti and a chance to explore the site. Panelists will talk about the creation, curation, and community-building aspects of graffiti and share initial plans for this unique destination.

Another to share-- this of the original Bering Family

Ten years or so ago- Lamar HS was in talks with them to " take back Eastside street" Lamar is older than that particular street-as a possible way to add land for parking- nothing ever came of it. This Church -It is so beautiful. I wonder if the congrats on dwindled and will now be Ob sorted into another church or if they will just relocate.

Houston Audubon's High Island Free Admission 8 a.m.-4 p.m. April 1, Boy Scout Woods and Smith Oaks Bird Sanctuary, High Island Join us on April 1st for FREE admission at all of Houston Audubon’s High Island sanctuaries. We’re inviting the community out to explore our sanctuaries and enjoy their time in nature, from walking the Kathrine G. McGovern Canopy Walkway for an aerial view of the Rookery at Smith Oaks to gazing at the colorful warblers at the drip by Purkey's Pond at Boy Scout Woods. Join us for a Rookery Talk at 11 a.m. with Houston Audubon’s Conservation Director, Dr. Kelsey Biles, chat with our friendly volunteers about birds and wildlife, and hike our scenic trails with your friends or family. We will be selling patches and merchandise, but your daily admission is on us.

NIGHT LIGHT 2023 is this weekend! Saturday, April 1 7:30 - 10pm This Saturday, bring your family and friends to an exciting evening of video art along the Buffalo Bayou East trails! Three Houston artists have been invited to create original works to be projected on surfaces and structures along the waterfront. In addition to the artwork, there will be a night market with music, food trucks, and local vendors at the event hub in Tony Marron Park. Everyone is welcome at this free event presented by Buffalo Bayou Partnership and Aurora Picture Show.

Citywide Livable Places Public Meetings Begin April 3 Public Comment Period Extended Until April 27 We want to hear from you! Planning and Development Department staff will be in your neighborhood in April for a series of four public meetings to discuss the housing recommendations resulting from more than two years of research, Livable Places Action Committee’s (LPAC) discussions, and public engagement. These meetings will provide detailed information on the proposed Chapter 42 ordinance amendments (housing recommendations). This is your opportunity to ask questions and tell us what you think. You can also review the proposed ordinance amendments and share your feedback online during the public comment period open until April 27. Join us for these upcoming public meetings: Monday, April 3, 5:30- 7 p.m. Alief Community Center. Room 1302 11903 Bellaire Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77072 Saturday, April 15, 10:30 a.m.- noon Magnolia Community Center 7037 Capitol Street, Houston, Texas 77011 Tuesday, April 18, 5:30 - 7 p.m. Virtual via Microsoft Teams http://bit.ly/3Ka3WM2 Thursday, April 20, 5:30 - 7 p.m. Leonel Castillo Community Center 2101 South Street, Houston, Texas 77009 The Planning Commission will consider these changes on Thursday, April 27. You can also sign up to speak during this meeting.

I'm thinking these were built in the 20's description from Avondale Historic walking tour: 402 AVONDALE Built in 1918 for Local Attorney Myer Wagner and his wife Josie. Later Arthur and Mamie Naman, Managers of the William Penn Hotel on Texas Street were residents. The House was the location of Morris Moore fabrics during the 1960’s and 70’s.

Now at Stanford and Westheimer-- the placement makes it difficult to view west bound traffic. The photo contest I'd apparently still going on😶

Happy Birthday Texas Parks TPWD Celebrates 100th Birthday A hundred years ago in 1923 the first state park in Texas was created in Moody, Texas, with land donated by Governor Pat Neff. Mother Neff State Park covers three ecosystems and is home to native plants. Let’s celebrate Entry to a park is FREE on the day it hosts an official 100-Year celebration event (applies to day passes only). Visit TPWD site to learn more. The TPWD is hosting official 100-Year celebration events all year. Each state park is celebrating on a different day. Here are events in March: March 2023 Mar 25 8:00a Pedal, Paddle and Trek Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway 🎉 Join us for guided hiking, kayaking, and bicycling in the park. Mar 25 9:00a Pedal the State Trailway – Bike Tour Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway Come and join us for a guided bicycle tour of the Lake Mineral Wells State Trailway. Mar 25 10:00a Paddle the Lake - Kayak Tour Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway Come and join us for a guided kayak trip on Lake Mineral Wells. Mar 25 10:00a Pollinators and Parks! Guadalupe River State Park 🎉 Celebrating 100 years of State Parks in Texas with an extra special version of our annual Monarch and Friends Pollinator Fiesta. Mar 25 10:00a Penitentiary Hollow Wild Walk Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway Explore beautiful sandstone formations in remote areas only accessible on this guided hike. Mar 25 10:00a POSTPONED - Ranching Heritage Day Hill Country State Natural Area 🎉 THIS EVENT IS POSTPONED. A RESCHEDULED DATE IS BEING DETERMINED. Celebrate ranching life with us by visiting with exhibitors, making crafts, playing games, and viewing demonstrations. Mar 25 10:00a Spring Fling - 100 Year Celebration Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit 🎉 Who is ready for some spring fun? We are! Mar 25 1:00p Pedal the State Trailway – Bike Tour Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway Come and join us for a guided bicycle tour of the Lake Mineral Wells State Trailway. Mar 25 2:00p Paddle the Lake - Kayak Tour Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway 🎉 Join us for a guided kayak trip on Lake Mineral Wells. Mar 25 2:00p Penitentiary Hollow Wild Walk Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway Explore beautiful sandstone formations in remote areas only accessible on this guided hike. Mar 25 8:30p Night Hike Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway Discover fun nighttime activities in the outdoors! Mar 31 Beachside Grand Reopening Galveston Island State Park 🎉 A weekend filled with festivities celebrating the renovated beachside of Galveston Island State Park

Wanted to share this photo: First picture taken when Avondale was applying to get Historic Designation for Avondale West in 2006

I was just browsing over Avondale's historic walking tour booklet and noticed the similarity: First picture labeled 1907 Mainstreet----Avondale picture probably 60+ years; now that corner is block apartment.-- sigh The walking tour described is as :

I attended the meeting last night-- lots of talk about various street improvements. The one that really intrigued me was concerning the Montrose blvd mprovments and the possibility of commorative markers (or same such) for Montrose LGBTQ+ history. This is more exciting than it might seem as Montrose TIRZ can't maintain those things it might build.....but apparently TIRZ found a way. I am so excited for this. For myself I still wonder if there isn't somewhere for the missing Obedience Smith plaques to be found and displayed.

Maybe that restaurant stuff is going forward..... saw this on COH permits 95 TUAM ST 102 3,260 SQ FT RESTAURANT/BAR BUILDOUT 1-2-5-A2-B '15IBC 100%SPK

CitizensNet Newsletter: LIBRARIES | March 17, 2023 Celebrate Women’s History Month at Houston Public Library In celebration of Women’s History Month, Houston Public Library (HPL)’s Park Place Regional Library is hosting a free Living Room event Thursday evening, March 23 at 6 PM. This family-friendly event features artist Geraldina Wise the Modular Woman / Mujer Modular, crafts, and STEM activities for all ages! The Living Room series celebrates family, diversity, and what makes Houston home to the most diverse population in the United States. Registration is encouraged as space is limited. Dancing Across Asian America comes to the Central Library on Saturday, March 25 at 11 AM with a dynamic program featuring three women-owned dance companies: Anjali Center for Performing Arts, Dance of Asian America, and Rea Christina Sampilo. This performance is in conjunction with the "Our Vibrant AAPI Community” exhibit, made possible through a collaboration with the Houston Asian American Archive (HAAA) at Rice University. Registration is recommended for this free, all-ages event. Central Library parking is free on Saturdays. For more information about HPL, visit www.houstonlibrary.org, call 832-393-1313, follow us on Twitter or Facebook @houstonlibrary or on Instagram @houstonpubliclibrary. CitizensNet | City of Houston CitizensNet was created to share important city issues of interest to you and your neighbors. Subscribe to CitizensNet or manage your preferences here: houstontx.gov/citizensnet/ Thank you for your interest in the City of Houston! To stop receiving future email notifications from this organization unsubscribe here.

March Madness watch parties happening at this former UH basketball player's Third Ward bar The Savoy is hosting watch parties for the University of Houston and Texas Southern University March Madness games. More Videos NEXT UP IN 5 This grocery store chain is expanding to Texas by opening 6 new stores in Houston HPD: Possible double murder under investigation in southeast Houston Even Without Quintana, Mets Have Best Rotation in MLB Which Number Will the Cleveland Guardians Retire Next? Celebrating you! Birthdays and anniversaries: 3/14 at 10 p.m. Author: Janelle Bludau Published: 5:42 PM CDT March 14, 2023 Updated: 5:43 PM CDT March 14, 2023 HOUSTON, Texas — March Madness is around the corner and bars across Houston are gearing up and getting ready for the mania. One bar, in particular, is making sure everything is on point because it has special ties to one of the teams in the competition. On the corner of Emancipation and Wheeler sits a Third Ward bar that’s been around for more than 80 years. Today, its current owners, Black and Long Watson, have put new life into the location, reopening the staple as 'The Savoy.'

March 14 There is a Citywide meeting of HPD/ PIP ---1602 State street-- 7 pm-- open to public There is always a PowerPoint of previous months crime stats, YTD stats etc-- I will be interested to see this information. There are refreshments but no pi🙃

From Commissioner Rodney Ellis newsletter.

I wonder if someone in neighborhood could be helpful? You can Google Washington Terrace Civic Asso -- they meet last Wednesdays of each month. Good luck.

https://www.texastribune.org/2012/05/21/guest-column-texas-beaches-are-public/

https://www.fox4news.com/news/more-texas-school-districts-considering-4-day-school-weeks

I was driving on Commonwealth just south of Westheimer just before the Covenant House renov and admired the ROW trees- nice improvement.