I recently watched an episode of the Amazon Original Series Mozart In The Jungle in which the fictitious New York City Symphony played an outdoor concert for the prisoners at Rikers Island. The catch is that during filming, which is very much like a documentary, original members of the Chelsey Symphony and the New Westchester … Read more
Moving to any location could mean many things, and it’s the same for Houston. As one of the up-and-coming cities in the US has been thriving in the past years and is expected to continue booming in the coming decade. Houston gives an escape from the busy city life, and it boasts of affordable living … Read more
SAVE MONEY, GET CONNECTED, AND STAY LOCAL THIS SUMMER WITH THESE TIPS ON HOW TO VACATION IN HOUSTON–AND WHERE TO GO TO DO IT. It’s summer, and that means that families, couples, and solo adventurers are on the hunt for fun weekends and mini-trips. Creating great memories and experiencing new things is a top priority … Read more
Houston’s six wards are steeped with history, real discoveries, culture and distinct personalities and communities. The history of the First Ward tells the story of what was once the center of Houston. Today, the First Ward is filled with the new and the old, which makes it an amazing part of Houston to get lost in. … Read more
SCHOOL CHOICE IN HISD As odd as it may seem, parents in Houston often do not send their kids to the good public school down the street. Instead, they drive miles away to a different public school in a completely different neighborhood on the other side of town. Why? Something called School Choice. School Choice in HISD … Read more
Our Ward Series gives Houston the scoop on the deep-rooted historical and cultural ties to Houston’s old ward system and how it still impacts modern city life. The long history of the Third Ward and its profound impact on Houston’s path toward racial equality can still be seen today, although there are modern additions to … Read more
The Fourth Ward was the last of the original four wards chartered in 1839 when Houston was still newly a city and covered the southwestern portion of the town. Over the years this area has meant a lot of different things to the Houstonians who have lived there, resulting in an intricately layered perception of … Read more
With the conclusion of our segments on the Houston history of the first four wards, we now move into new territory as we take you through the Fifth and Sixth Wards. The original four wards were chartered in 1839, and they undeniably played a crucial role in the foundation of Houston history. While the later wards … Read more
You might be wondering why we are doing this series on the Houston Wards. With the launch of our new site, we decided that we want one focus of Just Vibe Houston to encourage you to get out there and explore your city! The best way to do that is to learn the history and … Read more
Houston’s ward system has defined the city virtually from its inception and continues to be a crucial part of the identity of the town and the people who call it home. While Houston’s wards began as an early version of today’s district system and were used as a way to govern and provide representation for the residents, … Read more
