There’s a slew of great public and private schools for education in the Houston area, including some with opportunities for specialized education. St. Mary’s Seminary is a renowned theologate (a fancy word that essentially means a college for preparing for priesthood). The strong Catholic community in Houston (nearly 20% of all religious persons) supports and […]
The Memorial area, probably best marked by the expansive, botanical Memorial Park, is one of the most beautiful parts of Houston. Pastoral charm of the area was perfect for horseback riding in the 1930’s. As the gentry sold the plots, the area retained a sort of arboreal charm and quite a bit of park area. Many smaller […]
Radical Eats markets itself as a vegan and vegetarian eatery in Houston. Conveniently located in the Montrose area, this is a draw for many local residents, but don’t be deceived by your own carnivorous desires: Radical Eats has some pretty radically excellent food. Possibly for the same reason you may not have heard of it […]
Nestled in the heart of Houston, the Menil Collection is a wonderful place to visit for both art lovers and those with a more casual appreciation. The Menil started as a place to exhibit the private collection of John and Dominique de Menil when they decided that art should be accessible to everyone. In keeping with that […]
Strake Jesuit College Preparatory is a premier private boys’ school on Houston’s West Side. With a state of the art athletics department, art museum, and a faculty made up of 57% of teachers with advanced degrees in their area, what’s not to love? The student demographics boast a 39% minority population and a student-teacher ratio of 12:1 to insure […]
It all started in 2006 with a red vespa scooter and a food trailer. From the Austin food truck tradition that has exploded in recent years, chef Michael Rypka created a monster—specifically, a little red devil—in Torchy’s Tacos. In fact, Torchy’s Tacos has such a following that many people (okay, just my friends) cited it as a prerequisite for moving […]
Katy, the beautiful neighborhood just outside the Beltway, continues to expand and maintain a great reputation. Technically, only “Old Katy” has been annexed by Houston, but most of the Katy area is part of Houston’s Extra Territorial Jurisdiction and as population increases, the area may be annexed entirely in the coming years. Getting its start as […]
Summer time is coming to the close and the new school year is just around corner! We’ve found the perfect event on the Houston Mothers Blog that is sure to be a unique, fun way to began to say good bye to the freedom that summer brings for many young students who are just getting […]
Bunker Hill Elementary School is tucked away on a quiet corner of Bunker Hill Village. If you blink you could miss the quiet parking lot. The huge, old trees block the sounds of children on the far playground. This quiet little elementary school, unassuming though it seems, is outshining many schools in terms of academic […]
Market Square Park is one of Downtown Houston’s best kept secrets. It’s just about 10 blocks away from the wildly popular Discovery Green, but it has a completely different personality. Market Square Park started as Congress Square in 1836. A few years later it was renamed to the Market Square. It had 3 City Hall buildings, […]
