REALaw Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 What's going on with the gas station at Westheimer and Montrose? Remodeling? Or (fingers crossed) are they tearing it down? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WesternGulf Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 Probably switching to Valero. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJones Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 VALERO, BABY ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston1stWordOnTheMoon Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 Does that place and the immediate area around it still serve as a habitat for hookers and drug abusers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 Does that place and the immediate area around it still serve as a habitat for hookers and drug abusers?You read my mind. If that station goes, all the homeless, hookers,etc will then head into the surrounding neighborhoods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
west20th Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 You read my mind. If that station goes, all the homeless, hookers,etc will then head into the surrounding neighborhoods.Too late. They already have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 Too late. They already have.And they thought the public urination got bad during the Westheimer Street Festival. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston1stWordOnTheMoon Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 Amazing that stuff happens so close to the police store front/sub station. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groovehouse Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 You read my mind. If that station goes, all the homeless, hookers,etc will then head into the surrounding neighborhoods.They've been there for years and years.Hey, they still have the Burger King, Taco Cabana and Interfaith Ministries to hang out at... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbigtex56 Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 You read my mind. If that station goes, all the homeless, hookers,etc will then head into the surrounding neighborhoods.They've been there for years and years.Hey, they still have the Burger King, Taco Cabana and Interfaith Ministries to hang out at...They're's part of what makes Montrose, Montrose. And they also deter dull, judgemental scardy-cats from moving into the neighborhood, for which I'm grateful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groovehouse Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 And they also deter dull, judgemental scardy-cats from moving into the neighborhood, for which I'm grateful.Not really, those scaredy-cats just live on the 3rd floor of their condos behind their iron gates. Just like the homeless, hookers, etc... the scaredy-cats are there too, although I call them yuppies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 They're's part of what makes Montrose, Montrose. And they also deter dull, judgemental scardy-cats from moving into the neighborhood, for which I'm grateful.Don't ya just hate those judgmental types? They're the WORST, aren't they? ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston1stWordOnTheMoon Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 They're's part of what makes Montrose, Montrose. And they also deter dull, judgemental scardy-cats from moving into the neighborhood, for which I'm grateful.Nothing like the site of drug crazed toothless street trash on the street corners coughing and spreading communicable diseases to keep me out........Stopped at that station last yr to get gas and nearly had to beat the living ____ out of one of them...begging and missing teeth. Was pretty sad actually. Made me wonder if there are drug programs nearby to help those poor saps kick the habit. The fella looked about 45 but had the demeanor of a kid in his late teens early 20's minus several front teeth. Really sad. Are there any programs in that area for them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torvald Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 Nothing like the site of drug crazed toothless street trash on the street corners coughing and spreading communicable diseases to keep me out........ Are there any programs in that area for them?several. in the montrose area and downtown. i had a friend that worked at SEARCH, she relayed some things to me that would make most folks here ill. i did some volunteering at the bread of life center downtown but it was not quite as hands on as her experiences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 several. in the montrose area and downtown. i had a friend that worked at SEARCH, she relayed some things to me that would make most folks here ill. i did some volunteering at the bread of life center downtown but it was not quite as hands on as her experiences.that's sad but i'm glad someone is helping. I know when i ride the train, i'm surprised at how many homeless i see either at the stations or on the train. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston1stWordOnTheMoon Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 that's sad but i'm glad someone is helping. I know when i ride the train, i'm surprised at how many homeless i see either at the stations or on the train.Didnt know they were at the stations and on the trains. Wasnt the reason for METRO removing the bus shelters was to stop the homeless from sleeping/urinating inside of them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 Didnt know they were at the stations and on the trains. Wasnt the reason for METRO removing the bus shelters was to stop the homeless from sleeping/urinating inside of them?yeah but just downtown i think cause they are all over the east side. walk around the station by the foley's and you'll smell urine. the flower beds provide a perfect place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torvald Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 that's sad but i'm glad someone is helping. I know when i ride the train, i'm surprised at how many homeless i see either at the stations or on the train.i know a major issue for them at SEARCH was thatit is voluntary and the services were available to drug-free participants or those willing to become drug free. at that statement some left or failed drug tests later on with no intentions of stopping.it may have changed as this was in the late 90s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston1stWordOnTheMoon Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 i know a major issue for them at SEARCH was thatit is voluntary and the services were available to drug-free participants or those willing to become drug free. at that statement some left or failed drug tests later on with no intentions of stopping.it may have changed as this was in the late 90s.Glad to hear there are programs in place to help. What sort of outfit is SEARCH? Non-profit? Take donations?Any inof on it, or website i can read more about it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovett19 Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 What's going on with the gas station at Westheimer and Montrose? Remodeling? Or (fingers crossed) are they tearing it down?It's looking like a Valero station to me. I think Valero acquired Diamond Shamrock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 I love the classy teal blue and canary yellow of the new Valero. Very exciting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houstonian in Iraq Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 Glad to hear there are programs in place to help. What sort of outfit is SEARCH? Non-profit? Take donations?Any inof on it, or website i can read more about it? The Covenant House is really nearby. About a block or two away. It's mostly for young runaways. A friend worked there for a while. He said that most of those teens are on some sort of Medication. Which would explain why this guy I new in my class at UHD started tripping after he got kicked out. He accused me of sending people after him to spy on him and left some weird messages on my v-mail and e-mail. I helped him as much as I could until he starting acting like that. Hard to rationalize with an irrational person. Most people who also knew him expect him to be dead or homeless by now . I'm sure they take donations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 Glad to hear there are programs in place to help. What sort of outfit is SEARCH? Non-profit? Take donations?Any inof on it, or website i can read more about it?http://www.searchproject.org/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trophy Property Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 I love the classy teal blue and canary yellow of the new Valero. Very exciting! I assume you are being sarcastic about the "classy blue and canary yellow?" I have to admit I do not like the exterior of these stores much, but I was impressed with the interior and all the goodies available. There a pretty cool magazine rack, they had a great selection of beer and the place was very clean. I have been a big fan of the Tiger Marts, but Valero is giving them a run for their money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torvald Posted June 3, 2006 Share Posted June 3, 2006 they just added some landscaping... i am sure that'll help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston1stWordOnTheMoon Posted June 3, 2006 Share Posted June 3, 2006 they just added some landscaping...i am sure that'll help! Is that not required by city ordinance? Planting some sort of greenery when building/rebilding a structure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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