Good Neighborhoods

The Heights has been known for its diversity, richness in community, and local businesses. And now it is also known for its artisan donuts, local coffee shops, vegan ice cream, gourmet popsicles, fusion foods, street art, and pop culture. Those of us who have been…

While there is always a lot of discussion about the exact temperature of the Houston housing market—have the most recent troubles in the oil industry negatively impacted listing prices while simultaneously increasing the number of homes on the market, will the rising (if only slightly)…

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…

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…

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…

The Third Ward has a very rich history. The City of Houston has been shaped by all the wards, but the Third Ward is where real change in our city happened. The History of The Third Ward The Third Ward, like its three other original…