Nestled among the smaller neighborhoods of East End, Simms Woods is great place for families or young couples looking to make their mark. As Pecan Park continues to thrive and attract new residents, nearby Simms Woods has been catching the attention of Houstonians are looking for a more developed neighborhood. Additionally, Simms Woods is relatively […]
Located in Southwest Houston between Gessner and Fondren, Cool Runnings Jamaican Bar and Grill is known throughout the city for serving delicious meals! The full service restaurant and catering company specializes in both authentic Jamaican and American cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Each time I visit for lunch, I’m pleasantly surprised by the friendly […]
Opening its doors in 1973, Central Christian Academy could be an affordable alternative to public school for your family. With small class sizes and staff, the private school is committed to providing quality education to students from Pre-K through 12th grade. Only 60 students make up the student body, with a teacher student-to-teacher ratio of […]
There is still time to experience all that the 2015 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has to offer! This annual event is always full of surprises for people of all ages, including various places to eat, shop, play games, sing along to live music, explore rides and meet all the animals and rodeo performers that truly make […]
It’s that wonderfully delicious time of year again as the 2015 Haute Wheels Houston Food Truck Festival is only days away! Since its start back in 2011, Haute Wheels Houston has gained a reputation for providing a convenient place for plenty of tasty food trucks from talented chefs to gather as foodies like myself, walk […]
For many families, it’s important to send their children to a school that doesn’t just focus on academic excellence, but falls in line with their morals and values. With a mission to honor the Lord Jesus Christ, Cypress Christian School is preparing students for success in education and in life from kindergarten to 12th grade. […]
East End’s local postman John McKissack delivered mail, lived alone, and had vision in spades and a penchant for folk art. He also really loved oranges, good nutrition and hard work. The Orange Show is McKissack’s former residence, which he converted into a veritable shrine for his beloved fruit. He then took the remainder of his […]
There is plenty at Grand Lux Cafe that keeps Houstonians coming back, especially us! The Venetian themed restaurant came about when the founder of The Cheesecake Factory restaurants, David Overton went above and beyond to create an upscale place to dine for The Venetian Resort, Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. His excitement lead him […]
It’s likely that your introduction to the pottery was in elementary or middle school as you stumbled through creating cute, homemade ashtrays for your parents. The results from wheel and clay, however, can be absolutely stunning when you know what you are doing, you just have to try! Houston offers many different pottery classes in […]
Ranked better than 98.8% of high schools in Texas last year, Challenge Early College High School is making big strides in education. Their students are given a great opportunity to take college classes along with their high school classes. While it seems that these students should be feeling overwhelmed, their hard work and success contributes […]
