Jose Antonio Diaz
Back in the 1970s, Houston’s northside was the home to one of America, and the world’s finest youth music ensembles: the bluesyfunk jazzy and swingin’ Kashmere Stage Band, based out of Kashmere High School and directed by legendary music man and esteemed educator Conrad O. “Prof” Johnson. Before Prof passed away at 92 years of [...]
Comm. Garcia Now Offering Free SAT Prep Course
Commissioner Garcia Now Offering Free SAT Prep Course at Eleven Precinct 2 locations Precinct 2 and Project Grad Houston Team up to help students prepare for the SAT HOUSTON, TX – (June 17, 2019) – Commissioner Adrian Garcia is working to fulfill his promise to make education a priority by launching a free test-prep program. [...]
Community Meeting: Park Expansion Project James Driver Park, June 25
Come meet Commissioner Adrian Garcia to learn and provide input about the all-inclusive park expansion project at James Driver Park.
MacArthur grad David Leal drafted by Oakland A’s
MacArthur High School graduate David Leal was drafted by the Oakland A’s in the 38th round of the 2019 Major League Draft. Leal pitched for Louisiana Tech for the last two years. He pitched 142.2 innings in 21 starts and posted a 2.71 Earned Run Average. He had a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 7.10 (135 strikeouts, [...]
Aldine History, Part 3
This is Part 3 of a series covering the History of East Aldine. Read part one "Early Days, and How Did Aldine Come to Get Its Name?" or part two "Jayhawks’ Roost and The Great Storm". Aldine History By EAMD Staff Growing Pains: From Cougars to Moonshiners to Civilization Aldine was still a pretty wild [...]
Castlewood 4th of July Parade
Come out and enjoy the 4th of July Parade! Decorate your bikes, golf cart, 4-wheelers, cars, trucks and floats.
ALERT HOUSTON: Flash Flood Watch Issued for Houston Tonight Through Thursday Morning
Weather Information The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for Houston from late Tuesday until Thursday morning. This means conditions are favorable for flooding to occur. Showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop tonight as a surge of tropical moisture approaches Southeast Texas. The moisture combined with an upper level trough and [...]
Houston By the Neighborhood: Economic Development in East Aldine
By Susie Tommaney, Houston Press At the heart of the East Aldine district is Keith-Wiess Park, with almost 500 acres (499.46, to be exact) of pine forests along Aldine-Westfield Road. It's operated by the Houston Parks and Recreation Department and you can explore it virtually yourself through Street View in Google Maps, though nothing will [...]
Houston Cares Pet Fair! June 29
This free event includes: • Free spay / neuter vouchers • Free dog food (while supplies last) • Student art contest • Face painting • Guest speakers • And much more
