Update from the Precinct 1 Constable's Office: A 15-year-old boy has been arrested by Precinct One Deputies following a crime spree over the course of at least nine days in the Heights. A series of recent BB gun incidents around the Heights has some residents unnerved and concerned for the safety of their neighbors. Shortly before 8 p.m. Aug. 18, Sunset Heights resident Andy Noel said his wife was walking downstairs when she heard a pop following by the shattering of glass. And sure enough, upon observation, the couple’s front door had been shattered in a multitude of pieces by what appeared to be a bullet coming from a BB gun. “As we looked and realized there was some sort of bullet hole in it, we also looked around our bay window, and saw another hole,” Noel told … [Read more...] about BB gun incidents bombard Heights
Harris County passes flood risk reduction bond
Efforts to address Houston’s flooding issues take a major step forward last weekend as Harris County now embarks on a long road ahead. On Aug. 25, Harris County voters elected to pass the Harris County Flood Control District’s $2.5 billion bond aimed at more than 230 potential flood risk reduction projects throughout the county to address the city’s need for flood risk reduction, and the lack of funding that has stalled construction. More than 40 of the proposed projects are within Garden Oaks. Oak Forest, the Heights, and other local neighborhoods. Nearly 152,000 voters from more than 1,000 precincts in Harris County turned out for last weekend’s bond election as the measure passed with flying colors. Nearly 86 percent of voters voted in favor of passing the bond. “We are very … [Read more...] about Harris County passes flood risk reduction bond
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Whole Foods Market 365 Opens
There has been a charge of change with regards to neighborhood development – especially along North Shepherd – and the first of a trio’s arrival in the local area arrived with much fanfare last week. Whole Foods Market 365 opened its first store in Houston – and 10th store nationwide – Aug. 22 to a throng of shoppers eagerly awaiting its arrival. The 30,000-square foot store, located at 101 North Loop West in the Independence Heights neighborhood, has Global Animal Partnership 5-Step Animal Welfare Rated meat, sustainably caught and responsibly farmed seafood, freshly prepared grab-and-go items and a variety of special diet options even closer to home. Through the Friends of 365 program, the store also includes two partners that will operate their own venues inside the store. Houston … [Read more...] about Whole Foods Market 365 Opens
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July showcases large-scale sales
According to the latest monthly report from the Houston Association of Realtors (HAR), 8,108 single-family homes sold in July 2018 compared to 7,433 a year earlier – accounting for a 9.1-percent increase. On a year-to-date basis, home sales are running 3.4 percent ahead of 2017’s record volume according to the report. In local markets, while Year-to-date sales of homes have dipped slightly (from 1,929 YTD in 2017 to 1,922 through the end of July 2018) from last year, there was also a 6.9 percent jump in homes sold last month compared to July 2017. “Consumers are keeping the Houston housing market one of the most vibrant in the U.S., despite low inventory and concerns about affordability,” said HAR Chair Kenya Burrell-VanWormer with JPMorgan Chase. “Much of that is reflective of a … [Read more...] about July showcases large-scale sales
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Doggett Ford aids Houston school impacted by Harvey
Amidst the typical back-to-school rush is the ever present need for full backpacks and book bags, and one local company recently took charge of improving the spirits, hearts, and supplies of students in need for a Houston school impacted by Hurricane Harvey last year. Last Thursday, Doggett Ford and YMCA’s Operation Backpack partnered to distribute hundreds of backpacks to students in need at Carroll Academy off West Gulf Bank Road as part of the company’s renewed community involvement efforts. “We just had a concept of how we wanted to reach out and touch the community around us,” Marketing Director Libby Covington said. “With the timing of it being May and school starting [a few months later], we explored who we could partner with in regards to a community event and … [Read more...] about Doggett Ford aids Houston school impacted by Harvey
