Houston’s Midtown is known for the numerous restaurants and bars that draw great crowds to the neighborhood helping the community thrive. Midtown has an upbeat, lively atmosphere and a new bar has come onto the scene ready to add some variety to the mix. The Iron Cress Hospitality Group owns and operates many bars in the midtown […]
Archive | July, 2014
BIGKidSmallCITY & Houston Mothers Blog Meet Up: Horses, Monkeys, Birds & Ice Cream (Oh My!)
For all the Moms of Houston, we’ve found the perfect event on the Houston Mothers Blog to get your kids out of the house for loads of fun this summer! If your little one loves horses, monkeys, exotic birds, and cookies with ice cream, join other mothers in the area for a BigKidSmallCity and Houston Mothers Blog Meet […]
KIPP Charter Schools Adds Another Broad Prize to Houston
The Houston education system has done extremely well in recent years, and another local charter school is being honored for their tireless efforts. KIPP charter schools, one of Houston’s strongest educational systems, won the coveted Broad Prize for nation’s best public charter system. The wonderful news was shared by the Houston Chronicle last week and […]
Afton Oaks, High-End Living With a Reduced Price Tag
Have you noticed anything about the neighborhoods of Houston? Over the last decade, Houston has witnessed a number of changes and one thing that seems to stand out the most is the increasing size of our residential neighborhoods. Joining those neighborhoods that have been receiving a lot of positive attention in recent years is Afton […]
Hermann Park is Looking Good at 100 Years!
Have you been to Hermann Park recently? This 100 year park is having some work done… and she is looking great! To celebrate the 100 year anniversary, public art is popping up all over the park. There is the Boogie Woogie stick house, the Mound Town train tunnel, the big pink Dillidiidae, the round Wind […]
Midtown is Getting a New Unique Addition: Weights +Measures
A makeover in Midtown Houston has gained the attention of restaurant-goers all across the city. Famous designer and developer, Ian Rosenberg, foresees the potential in the rapidly growing neighborhood and wants to contribute his ideas. Houston CultureMap received some great details on what we all can look forward to. Rosenberg has big plans to turn […]
Frostwood Elementary, a National Blue Ribbon Winner
When moving into a neighborhood many parents do a check on the local schools, finding some real gems in the Houston public school system. Frostwood Elementary is a fantastic school located in the Memorial area where students reach high levels of academic achievement while on their journey become lifelong learners. The sense of community at […]
West Oaks, Family Life in a Modern Neighborhood
The neighborhood of West Oaks has plenty to offer with its convenient location, great schools, and beautiful homes. Parents in the Houston area looking for a great neighborhood to raise a family should consider the family life that West Oaks has to offer. West Oaks is located in the southwest part of Houston just south […]