The East Aldine Management District (EAMD) Board met on Jan. 28 for its first meeting of 2025. The meeting covered key budget discussions, infrastructure updates, and new development initiatives. It took place at the district office at 2909 East Aldine Amphitheatre Drive. Public Comments and Board Member Resignation Following a quorum and call to [...]
https://vimeo.com/1038363875 On Tuesday, December 10th, the East Aldine Management District and the East Aldine Arts Council came together to host a special dedication and unveiling ceremony for the "Spirit of East Aldine" sculpture. Created by talented local artist Guadalupe Hernandez, this striking art piece stands as a testament to the vibrant culture and rich heritage [...]
Like many Houston-area residents, Selina Valdez woke up on the morning of May 18 in a dark house without an alarm clock, air-conditioning or hot coffee. As she drove to work to celebrate the first anniversary of the East Aldine Neighborhood Depository and Recycling Center, Valdez was greeted by the noise of battery-powered boom-boxes blaring [...]
Lt. Johnny Reyes Sr., a 23-year veteran of the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, is taking over as supervisor of the 21 law enforcement officers assigned to the East Aldine Management District. Reyes succeeds Lt. Mike Santos, who was recently appointed a homicide detective for the Sheriff’s Office. Reyes, 46, is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran [...]
Ana Lizama, who hails from La Union, El Salvador, took over ownership of the Texanita’s Big Tortas restaurant at 2200 Aldine Mail Route Rd. in March. “I wanted to work and manage my own business to help my family and myself,” she explained. The restaurant opened in 2021, according to Lizama. Touting the “best big [...]
Tess Rowland’s journey to becoming the Community Traffic Safety Initiatives Liaison for the Harris County Sheriff's Office is not just a career move; it’s a testament to her unwavering dedication to making roads safer for everyone. Recovering in 2021 Her aim is personal, too. On May 4, 2021, she was seriously injured in [...]
The newly created Harris County Tax Reinvestment Zone #1 is positioned to potentially spend millions of dollars on infrastructure improvements in East Aldine, setting the stage for increased economic development and property values. Harris County Commissioners Court recently approved the birth of TIRZ #1 at the urging of Precinct 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia. “We know [...]
To provide safety and sustenance to East Aldine’s youngest and most vulnerable residents, the East Aldine Management District has approved a $40,000 grant to pay for child safety seats and infant formula. Library event hosted by deputies The money will go to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office Benevolence Association for distribution of the [...]
East Aldine residents who shop near home can save money and boost the local economy under a new program started by the East Aldine Management District. The new “Open Rewards” Shop Local program provides a 10 percent bonus to shoppers who support area businesses. The program is already rapidly growing in popularity with East Aldine [...]
Lisa Coronado The Renewed Blessings Resale Shop in East Aldine offers retail “therapy at its very best” PP — guilt-free bargain shopping for a good cause. From authentic rodeo gear to sparkling wedding gowns and designer First Communion dresses, the well-organized shop sells thousands of treasures to benefit the programs of the Buckner [...]
