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RENOVATIONS 10 Chuck E. Cheese officials announced July 17 the company has invested $6.8 million to upgrade its 14 Houston-area locations, including at 1541 Bay Area Blvd., Webster. The remodeling project includes technology upgrades, new menu items and enhanced live shows featuring dance-along concerts and an interactive dance floor. 281-332-9780. www.chuckecheese.com ANNIVERSARIES 11 Black Rock Coffee Bar , which has locations at A 11930 Broadway St., Ste. 110, Pearland, and B 702 Bay Area Blvd., Webster, is celebrating its 15-year anni- versary throughout August. The coffee shop started as a small business in Ore- gon in 2008 and now has 115 locations and about 1,700 employees. The owners are offering specials throughout the month to celebrate, including chances to win free coffee, coffee discounts and a sticker giveaway. www.br.coffee IN THE NEWS 12 In early July, League City officials unveiled a new mural that were painted along the back of new concrete bleachers that have been added to the pavilion at Lynn Gripon Park , 100 Alderwood St., League City. Local artist Elizabeth Uma- nzor painted the mural, which features plants, birds, butterflies, a possum, a turtle, an armadillo and an alligator. Each of the things Umanzor painted are native to the park. 281-554-1000. www.leaguecitytx.gov 13 HCA Houston Healthcare Mainland , a campus of HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake, received a Level III trauma designation from the Texas Department of State Health Services, as announced in a news release July 7. The hospital at 6801 Emmett F. Lowry Expressway, Texas City, has transitioned from a Level IV facility to a Level III in the efforts to expand its services for the commu- nity and offer the best care possible, said Jim Russell, CEO of HCA Houston Healthcare Mainland. 409-938-5000. www.hcahoustonhealthcare.com
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The hallway of the Art School in the Arbor Building at UHCL now features a mural.
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FEATURED IMPACT IN THE NEWS The University of Houston-Clear Lake Art School for Children and Young Adults collaborated with a local Houston artist to paint the Arbor Building hallway at 2700 Bay Area Blvd., Houston, in an e ort to re ect the creative elements and symbolism of the college. Art School Director David Moya and local artist Jacob Messa said they gained insight in creativity and collaboration when bringing “Transcended Dream,” unveiled in June, to life. “The project aims to incorporate the artistic vision and perspectives of the artist while capturing the diverse facets of the university community, including its focus on art education, nature and being a Hispanic-serving institute,” Moya said. Messa explained his approach to the project, mentioning his use of style scapes, which are like mood boards that capture the essence of di erent artistic styles. Three style scapes were presented to Moya, and the chosen one, named “Transcend,” became the foundation for the mural’s design and color palette. The team aimed to create a dreamlike experience that inspires and sparks imagination, allowing viewers to transcend their immediate surroundings and explore artistic possibilities.
The mural’s elements, such as blocks and nature-inspired motifs, were carefully incorporated to represent the creative process and the in uence of UHCL’s natural surroundings. “We really wanted to incorporate the creative element that we have here at the art school but also some of the symbolism,” Moya said. “We have a lot of nature [at UHCL] so I think that’s important to capture.” Messa emphasized the mural was meant to be a playful and imaginative space where students could draw inspiration for their artistic pursuits and careers. Moya said the project has transformed the university’s hallway into a captivating space where creativity, imagination and nature intertwine. Re ecting on this project, Moya said he aims to embark on more projects like these. 281-283-7600. www.uhcl.com
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