School Zone Safety Reminder
As a volunteer for Citizens on Patrol and a regular morning walker, I often see drivers using a cell phone or texting while driving through our school zone on Ella Boulevard or crossing our school zone on Grovewood...
Council Member Ellen Cohen Comes Through for Jaycee Park!
When the private renovation ended in 2012, our transformed park attracted more people who were staying longer than had been the case in decades. The splash pad began attracting families with small children many of whom were yet to be potty trained; the City began programming the tennis courts with some lessons lasting two hours; Grovewood, Seaspray and Foxwood residents reported being bothered and inconvenienced in various ways because our park had no restroom facilities.
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What Lack of Sleep Does to Your Body
Happy New You! I hope 2014 was as great a year for you as it was for me. It was filled with many challenges that kept me focused and on my toes. And now I look forward to what 2015 holds...
Beautification Update
In January, there will again be a vote on whether to ask the city to mow the rest of the park area along the bayou on West T.C.Jester. I feel I do not need to repeat all the reasons why the majority of Lazybrook residents have voted in the past to leave the area without...
BigKidSmallCity visits Jaycee Park
BigKidSmallCity readers recommended Jaycee Park, so we went out to explore it on a weekday afternoon last week. As we drove through the Heights, and wove through industrial buildings, I did question the recommendation but soon we arrived at Jaycee Park and saw what all the excitement was about...
Trash Pickup
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Heavy Tree Waste
“Tree Waste” is defined as “clean” wood waste such as tree limbs, branches, and stumps (lumber, furniture, and treated wood will NOT be accepted). More info...
Martin Luther King Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is a United States federal holiday marking the birthday of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.. It is observed on the third Monday of January each year, which is around the time of King’s birthday, January 15. King was the chief spokesman for nonviolent activism in the civil rights movement...
Recycling
The City of Houston is now accepting: Plastics #1-#5; #7 (Please Rinse & Drain): Plastic Bottles, Jars, Jugs, Tubs & Lids: milk, water, juice, soft drink, beer, Salad dressing, condiment, cooking oil, sauces, squeezable bottles & jars; Laundry & dishwashing detergent, medicine, mouthwash, cosmetic & shampoo bottles; cat litter jugs; yogurt, butter, margarine, ice cream...