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VOLUME 3, ISSUE 11 MARCH 3 30, 2022
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Buildings rise at medical center research campus
‘THE THIRD COAST’ The “3” in TMC3 signi es developer eorts to establish Houston as the “third coast” for the life sciences industry.
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SOURCE: TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER annual economic impact $5.4 BILLION permanent jobs created 26,540
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One year into construction on TMC3, the $1.5 billion medical research campus in the heart of the Texas Medical Center, life sci- ence experts and researchers said the proj- ect has the potential to add billions to the local economy and change the way Houston is viewed around the country. AlthoughHouston is already known for its health care o erings, the 37-acre TMC3 proj- ect brings a new collaborative, educational CONTINUED ON 17
Construction is underway on a four-story, 250,000-square-foot collaborative building that will serve as the centerpiece of a TMC3 campus in the Texas Medical Center. (George Wiebe/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston, Texas push onwithHarvey recovery
HURRICANE HARVEY HARDSHIPS
“[Harvey survivors] are living in broken foundations, inhouses that keep shifting. ... They are incurring extra costs they could have used topatch the home, but nowtheyhave to spend just tokeep the house survivable.” JULIA ORDUÑA, SOUTHEAST TEXAS REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF TEXAS HOUSERS
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aimed at rebuilding and reconstructing homes and apartment complexes, and a federal audit released Jan. 4 said the state was in danger of not spending the money in time, meaning funds could be recap- tured by the federal government. Although o cials with the city of Houston acknowledged the slow start to getting that funding out, they said
With the ve-year anniversary of Hur- ricane Harvey upcoming in August, many residents in the Houston area are still trying to navigate the process of getting their storm-damaged homes repaired. The city of Houston and the state of Texas are working together to spend hundreds of millions of federal dollars by August 2024 through a series of programs
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5 III by Wolfgang Puck opened Jan. 24 in the Texas Medical Center at 6550 Bert- ner Ave., Floor 6, Houston, in a space for- merly occupied by Third Coast Restaurant. The eatery is open for lunch, happy hour and dinner Monday through Friday. Menu items include sandwiches, pastas, seafood and steak. 713-749-0400. www.iiibywolfgangpuck.com COMING SOON 6 Amazing Spaces Storage Centers is slated to open in the summer of 2023 at 3120 Southwest Freeway, Houston. The spaces at the storage facility can be used for personal, business and wine storage. Clients of Amazing Spaces will be o ered a variety of amenities, including securi- ty alarms on every storage unit, digital security cameras, drive-thru unload- ing zones and individually ventilated climate-controlled units. It will be the company’s sixth location. 281-370-9982. www.amazingspaces.net 7 Erica Reyes plans to open a new location of the tness studio Anna Kiser Technique in April at 3331 Westpark Drive, Houston. The celebrity-inspired, full-body workout comes in four di erent classes, including dance, working with overhead bands, a strength-focused tone workout and a timed full-body power class. 713-869-1240. www.theakt.com 8 A new location of Dick’s Sporting Goods will open in a 60,000-square-foot space in the Meyerland Plaza at 700 Meyerland Plaza, Houston, according to signage posted at the site and lings with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Renovations are under- way at the site, and no opening date has
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WILLOWBEND BLVD. NOWOPEN 1 The new luxury 16-story Blossom Ho- tel Houston celebrated its grand opening Feb. 8 at 7118 Bertner Ave., Houston. The hotel o ers 267 rooms and features 9,000 square feet of leisure and event space. Blossom is also partnering with Michelin-starred chefs. Akira Back—best known for his Asian/American cuisine blend—and Ho Chee Boon, who brought his Cantonese dishes to New York and San Francisco, will open restaurants on the property in early 2022. 832-734-8888. www.blossomhouston.com
2 A new on-the-go version of the popular Houston chain Common Bond opened Jan. 31 at The Ion building, 4201 Main St., Houston. The bakery and bistro features both indoor and outdoor seating while o ering an array of baked goods, sandwiches and bowls. Drink o er- ings include frose and mimosas. In addi- tion to fueling The Ion’s tenants, Common Bond CEO George Joseph said the shop welcomes visitors as well. 281-667-4025. www.commonbondcafe.com 3 The opening of a new location of iCryo took place in late February at 3839 Bellaire Blvd., Houston. Services
include body sculpting, IV infusions, cryotherapy facials, whole body cryother- apy, infrared sauna services, compression therapy and vitamin boosters. The chain operates in eight states, and other Texas locations are in League City and Dallas. 832-241-6245. www.icryo.com 4 A grand opening took place Feb. 14 for a new location of Ike’s Love & Sandwiches in Rice Village at 2518 Rice Blvd., Houston. The eatery specializes in sub sandwiches, including meat and veggie options. The chain was founded in San Francisco, and another location can be found in the Heights. 713-492-2965. www.ikessandwich.com
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The Houston Food Bank will celebrate its 40th anniversary March 8.
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FEATURED IMPACT ANNIVERSARY The Houston Food Bank will turn 40 in March, and a small group of donors will celebrate by matching all online donations made between March 1-8 up to $125,000. Brian Greene, president and CEO of the Houston Food Bank, said the 40th anniversary provides an opportunity to remember and appreciate donations from supporters over the years. “We are thankful for our hard-working sta , past and present; our partners and their dedication on the frontlines distributing food to the community; our amazing city that cares so much about its neighbors and is always willing to lend support; and to the generous
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RENOVATIONS 9 Jewelry store I WMarks began inte- rior design renovations in February at a 7,500-square-foot location at 3841 Bellaire Blvd., Bellaire, owned by Brad and Joanna Marks. The renovations will include a new layout organized by brand and style that also includes a bar, a private viewing room and a seat- ing lounge. New light xtures will be installed, and new furniture and display cases will complement the jewelry selection. Renovations are expected to be completed by the fall. I W Marks announced an expansion of brands o ered in the store, including Michael M, Konstantino, Memoire and Lashbrook, and watchmakers Franck Muller, Carl F. Bucherer, Angelus and Oris. 713-668-5000. www.iwmarks.com
been announced as of press time. Dick’s Sporting Goods sells sporting gear, equipment, apparel and footwear. www.dickssportinggoods.com The 33rd Houston location of Academy Sports + Outdoors will be opening in the Meyerland area in 2022. The sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer will o er products from brands such as Nike and Yeti as well as Academy’s private label brands. Services will include free assembly of grills and bikes, scope mounting, bore sighting, line winding and spooling, propane exchange, and the ability to purchase hunting and shing licenses, according to the release. A spokesperson with Academy declined to specify the address of the new location at this time, adding that more details will be shared closer to the store’s grand opening. www.academy.com
companies and foundations who support the food bank throughout the year,” Greene said in a statement. The o cial anniversary will be observed on March 8. In its 40 years, the food bank has distributed 1.9 billion pounds of food to the Greater Houston area and 18 counties in southeast Texas. 713-223-3700. www.houstonfoodbank.org
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March & April events
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The entertainment lineup for the rodeo was announced at The Rustic. FEATURED EVENT MARCH 5 20: ENJOY A RODEO CONCERT Rodeo Houston is back for 2022 with a full lineup of concerts. Times and costs vary. NRG Center, 3 NRG Park, Houston. www.rodeohouston.com MARCH 05 Jon Pardi, 5:45 p.m. 06 Los Tucanes de Tijuana, 5:45 p.m. 07 Luke Bryan, 8:45 p.m. 08 Maren Morris, 8:45 p.m. 09 Kane Brown, 8:45 p.m. 10 Journey, 8:45 p.m. 11 Bun B’s H-Town Takeover, 8:45 p.m. 12 Parker McCollum, 5:45 p.m. 13 Dierks Bentley, 5:45 p.m. 14 Sam Hunt, 8:45 p.m. 15 Gwen Stefani, 8:45 p.m. 16 Khalid, 8:45 p.m. 17 Chris Stapleton, 8:45 p.m. 18 Marshmello, 8:45 p.m. 19 Brad Paisley, 2:45 p.m. 20 George Strait with special guest Ashley McBryde, 7 p.m. HOLLY GALVAN COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER HEALTHAND SAFETY Rodeo Houston has several requirements in place for the 2022 event to ensure a safe event. Not required, but recommended • Masks • Negative COVID-19 test • Vaccination PROTOCOLS • Hand-washing stations are located in several areas. • Face coverings are required for those on public transportation. • Many concession stands and the Champion Wine Garden are cashless. • Electronic food ordering is available in some areas, and electronic ticket purchase is available.
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The Houston Center for Photography hosts several workshops in Levy Park open to anyone age 17 and older. The March 5 event covers exposure and layering, and the March 19 event covers writing an artist statement. 9 a.m. Free. Levy Park pavilion, 3801 Eastside St., Houston. 713-529-4755. www.levyparkhouston.org
Via Colori, a free family-friendly event, brings together student, amateur and professional artists as they draw creative chalk masterpieces. The event will also have live music and a children’s area. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. (April 2), 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. (April 3). Free. Post Houston, 401 Franklin St., Houston. 832-450-0205. www.viacolorihouston.org
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26 RUN FOR A CAUSE ATMINUTE MAID PARK Runners can register now for the Run Houston for a Cause! at Minute Maid Park. A 5K, a 10K, a kids 1K and virtual race events are open for registration, including both timed and untimed races. The race is part of the Run Houston! series created to showcase unique venues across the Houston area and boast a family-friendly atmosphere. The series also allows runners to raise funds for their charities of choice. 8:30 a.m. $25- $45. Minute Maid Park, 501 Crawford St., Houston. 224-757-5425. www.runhouston.com 26 GO TO THE 14THANNUAL H TOWN BLUES FESTIVAL An evening of blues performances features the following artists, among others: Tucka, Calvin Richardson, Sir Charles Jones, Pokey Bear, Roi Anthony, Chick Rogers and Jeter Jones. 7 p.m. $59-$125. NRG Arena, 1 NRG Parkway, STOP BY THE 18THANNUAL HOUSTON JEWISH FILMFESTIVAL The Evelyn Rubenstein Community Center is hosting the festival, which shines a spotlight on Jewish and Israeli culture, art and history. All lms are viewable through the community center’s online platform within the set viewing window listed with the lm. $25 (three lms), $85 (full access). Virtual event. 713-729-3200. www.erjcchouston.org 27 SIT INON STORY TIME Brazos Bookstore will host a Houston. www.nrgpark.com 26 THROUGHAPRIL 6 virtual webinar with Paula Cohen, author of “Big Dream, Small Fish,” as she reads her children’s story of a young girl and her family moving to a new country and running the family store. 11 a.m. Free. Virtual event. 713-523-0701. www.brazosbookstore.com
MARCH 04 PARTY AT THE PAVILION The city of Bellaire will host an outdoor concert at the Bellaire Town Square. The event will feature the Latin- pop band Mango Punch and catering by It’s A Wrap Mobile Bistro. 7 p.m. Free (admission). 7008 S. Rice Ave., Bellaire. 713-662-8222. www.bellairetx.gov 05 AND 06 LISTEN TOHOUSTON SYMPHONY PLAY ‘STARWARS’ MUSIC The Houston Symphony is putting on a show that will feature everything from John Williams’ score for “Star Wars: Return of the Jedi.” 8 p.m. (March 5), 2:30 p.m. (March 6). $29-$154. Houston Symphony, 615 Louisiana St., Ste. 102, Houston. 713-224-7575. www.houstonsymphony.org. 06 CELEBRATEWITHMEDICAL CENTER ORCHESTRA The Texas Medical Center Orchestra will be performing George Gershwin’s “An American in Paris” at Zilkha Hall at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts. The goal of the orchestra is to bring culture and raise awareness for medical and local charities. Music Director Libi Lebel will orchestrate the event. 5 p.m. $25. Zilkha Hall, 800 Bagby St., Ste. 300, Houston. 713-315-2525. www.thehobbycenter.org 11 LISTEN TO SEONG JIN CHO The Society for the Performing Arts announced pianist Seong-Jin Cho will be making his Houston debut at the Cullen Theater performing works by Chopin. 7:30 p.m. (doors open). $40-$70. Wortham Theater Center, 501 Texas Ave., Houston. 713-227-4772. www.spahouston.org 12 MEET AND LEARNABOUT ANIMALS The weekend Meet the Animal session, gives children a closer look at the center’s
animals and insight into their behavior, ecology and characteristics. Children must be accompanied by an adult to attend. The theme of the March 12 event is “scaly and slimy,” according to the center’s website. 2-3 p.m. $5. Hana and Arthur Ginzburg Nature Discovery Center, 7112 Newcastle St., Bellaire. 713-667-6550. www.naturediscoverycenter.org 13 MAKE YOUR OWNART The Museum of Fine Arts is teaming up with the Islamic Art Society to showcase art, new and old, from the Islamic world. Families will have the opportunity to create their own art, watch demonstrations and explore galleries lled with unique pieces. 1-4 p.m. 19 (general admission), Free (children ages 12 and under). Caroline Weiss Law Building, 1001 Bissonnet St., Houston. 713-639-7300. www.mfah.org 14 ATTENDA PIE FIGHT AT THE CHILDREN’SMUSEUM Guests can enjoy a slice of pie and conduct science experiments at the Children’s Museum. The event provides a chance to celebrate Albert Einstein’s birthday and Pi day with circle art and a shaving cream pie ght for those ages 8 and older. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. $12 (general admission), Free (children ages 1 and under). Ewing St. Alexander Art Academy, 1500 Binz St., Houston. 713-522-1138. www.cmhouston.org 25 EXPERIENCE CARNAVAL AT THE HOUSTON ZOO TXU Energy is transforming the H-E-B Lone Star Pavilion for an after-hours Carnaval experience at the Houston Zoo. The event is restricted to those ages 21 and older and will feature Latin music performed by the Leslie Lugo Band, Samba lessons, free caricature sketches and a variety of games. General admission tickets include a free drink. 6-9 p.m. $39. 6200 Hermann Park Dr., Houston. 713-533-6500. www.houstonzoo.org
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TRANSPORTATIONUPDATES Final phase of Bu alo Speedway project underway
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Work began in January on the nal phase of construction on a Bu alo Speedway project through the city of West University Place that seeks to make drainage improvements and replace road surfaces. Construction on Phase 3 tack- les the part of the road between Holcombe Boulevard and Amherst Street. The project will be broken into three steps, said Gerardo Bar- rera, West University Place’s public works director. In the rst step, tra c will be reduced to a single southbound lane between University and Holcombe boulevards. Residents on the east side of Bu alo will have driveway access impacted while new storm boxes are installed, and access to Cason Street will remain closed. “Parking will be limited to the side streets and perhaps across the street,” Barrera said. “Crews will expedite work when possible ... to provide parking in front of their homes.” In the second step, construction
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ALL INFORMATION ON THIS PAGE WAS UPDATED AS OF FEB. 28. NEWS OR QUESTIONS ABOUT THESE OR OTHER LOCAL TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS? EMAIL US AT BMWNEWS COMMUNITYIMPACT.COM. borhood. Improvements included better storm drainage, new concrete streets, sidewalks, streetlights, and water and wastewater lines. Timeline: summer 2020-January 2022 Cost: $11.7 million Funding source: city of Houston Woodshire-area drainage project Work nished in January on a project to improve paving and drainage in ar- eas near Houston’s Woodshire neigh-
will shift to the west side, closing southbound tra c and reopening northbound tra c. Residents on the west side of the road will have their driveways impacted for three to four weeks and will be noti ed prior to construction. In the third step, tra c will once again shift to the east side of the street with tra c being restricted to southbound only. Each step is expected to take between 12-16 weeks, Barrera said. Construction on Phases 2 and 4 is ongoing through early 2022.
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GOVERNMENT West University PlaceOKs design contract for wastewater plant
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design process is expected to take one year and include multiple council workshops. The plant’s purpose is to clean the water that goes through the city and deliver it back into the Brays Bayou, said Gerardo Barrera, West University Place’s director of public works. During Harvey, the plant became ooded nearly to the point of critical failure. The motor control center, which controls many of the site’s crit- ical functions, had oodwaters reach its base, according to reports from the city’s public works department. Had waters been any higher, the plant could have been out of commission potentially for months, leading to not just inconveniences for the public, but also severe health hazards, Barrera said. “The sewage has nowhere to go, so it can be out in the streets with the oodwater,” he said. The current wastewater treat- ment plant was built in 1982. While additions have been made for ease of function within the plant, this will be the rst major update to the overall design in 40 years, Barrera said. One of the most important upgrades is the relocation of the motor control center to a more elevated location, Barrera said. Additionally, the fan blowers, which move water around the plant, will be replaced by blowers with ne bubble di users and variable fan drives, which may reduce energy consump- tion, he said. “Right now they’re either on or
In 2017, ooding from Hurricane Harvey across the Houston area caused residual damage, leading residents and government o cials to reexamine anti- ooding measures throughout the city. Since then, a series of well-known projects has been undertaken to reduce ood water build-up, includ- ing the Harris County Flood Control District’s Project Brays, where recent work has involved elevating and widening bridges across Brays Bayou. Less well known are the hyperlocal measures taken to reduce damage and quicken recovery following a ood event. Among those projects is the upcoming e ort in West Uni- versity Place to make an estimated $12 million in capital improvements to the city’s wastewater treatment plant, located at 2801 N. Braeswood Blvd., Houston. That e ort kicked o with a master plan for the treatment plant produced by Kimley-Horn, an engineering rm contracted by the city, in April 2020. In October 2021, Kimley-Horn pre- sented the Council with the Capital Improvement Plan, which identi ed probable costs for each of the recom- mended improvements, including electrical service improvements and equipment replacement. At a Feb. 14 city council meeting, council members approved a $1.2 mil- lion contract with Kimley-Horn for design services to produce a detailed plan for how the city can make the recommended improvements. The
Designs are in place to upgrade West University Place’s wastewater treatment plant. (Photos by George Wiebe/Community Impact Newspaper)
NUTS AND BOLTS Recommended improvements at the wastewater treatment plant could cost more than $12 million.
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they’re o , full blast or none,” Barrera said. “Variable fan drives can speed up or slow down and can gauge to be more energy e cient.” The treatment plant is one of the largest power consumers in the city, according to City Manager Dave Beach. Some improvements could also help save energy, Barrera said, including the replacement of Archi- medes screw pumps, which lift water owing through the plant and have to constantly be moving to raise water.
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SOURCE: CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER $226,000
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Did you know that watering your tree trunks can lead to root decay? Be sure to check your sprinklers this month! March - Tip of the Month Scan for more tips Firmly Rooted in the Houston Area for 25 Years Bellaire City Council Will meet at 6 p.m. March 7 at 7008 S. Rice Ave., Bellaire. Meetings are streamed at www.bellairetx.gov. West University Place City Council Will meet at 6:30 p.m. March 14 at 3800 University Blvd., Houston. Meetings are available via teleconference. Find details at www.westutx.gov. Houston City Council Will meet at 1:30 p.m. March 8 for public comment and 9 a.m. March 9 for regular business at 901 Bagby St., Houston. Meetings are streamed at www.houstontx.gov/htv. MEETINGSWE COVER OTHER HIGHLIGHTS HOUSTON Mayor Sylvester Turner and Harris County Precinct 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia announced Feb. 9 the creation of a Houston-Harris Special Events Task Force with the goal of ensuring consistent operations for future events. The task force will review communication, protocols and permit requirements within the city and county. The task force was formed in response to the Nov. 5 Astroworld music festival, during which 10 people died. HOUSTON Mayor Sylvester Turner unveiled a new digital interactive kiosk Feb. 7 at Walker Street and Avenida de las Americas in Houston. City o cials said they hope to install 75 kiosks through 2023. The kiosks—part of a partnership with IKE Smart City—feature touchscreens that can provide maps, real-time public transportation data and free public Wi-Fi. HARRIS COUNTY Commissioners approved a $1.3 billion budget Feb. 8 for the next seven months and a preliminary $2.15 billion budget for the following 12 months. The county is changing its scal year to run from Oct. 1-Sept. 30. The scal year 2022-23 budget and tax rates are expected to be nalized in September.
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BELLAIRE Debate continued at a Feb. 21 Bellaire City Council meeting over the best plan for a former Chevron campus at 4800 Fournace Place, Houston, with the vote ultimately being pushed to March. The council approved the North Bellaire Special Develop- ment District at the site last May in a 4-3 vote, but debates are ongoing over three development applications that have been led by SLS West Loop LP, which owns the property. The district has been divided into three proposed sec- tions. The rst, dubbed the “Fournace portion,” concerns three single-story buildings for retail purposes, a two-story building for multipurpose use and an 18,000-square-foot park area in between. Section two, the “Rice portion,” includes one two-story building and one three-story building along Rice Avenue for retail and entertainment, a four-story building along the northern boundary for similar purposes, a 775-stall garage, and 230 parking spaces along Rice and Fournace Place. Section three, the “Freeway portion,” contains a ve-story building in the interior and a six-story building along the Loop 610 frontage road, both for retail and entertainment use, as well as an 805-stall commercial parking garage. During the meeting, some of the council members brought up several concerns regarding the plans, including
the e ects on tra c. However, Council Members Winfred Frazier, Ross Gordon and Brian Witt largely supported the development proposals. Ultimately, a decision was pushed back to allow the city to make additional plans, including restrictions on drive- thrus and a potential road widening of South Rice Avenue to alleviate expected increases in tra c. Bellaire Mayor Andrew Friedberg expressed a desire to vote on the plans during a March council meeting. Debate continued at a Feb. 21 Bellaire City Council meeting over the best plan for a former Chevron campus at 4800 Fournace Place, Houston, with the vote ultimately being pushed to March. HUNTER MARROW COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER
City parks department presents plans for Judson Park
BY GEORGE WIEBE
improvements—which will be funded entirely by the nonpro t Friends of West U Parks—has work starting in June and nishing in August. Susan White, director of the city’s Parks and Recreation Department, described the changes as a “facelift” to the existing amenities. “You’re going to go over there and go, ‘Man, this place is great,’” White said.
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C A M P G U I D E GUIDE
A noncomprehensive list of camps in the area
Parents looking for camps for their children have a number of options to choose from in the Bellaire-Meyerland-West University area. This list is not comprehensive.
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1515 Holcombe Blvd., Houston 713 221 8032 www.compucamp2021.com 5 J Camp
Classes will be held all summer in subjects in- cluding science, engineering, arts, 3D printing and drones, cooking, robotics, coding and programming, and mathematics. Ages: 5 12 Dates: June 13 Aug. 19 Cost: $205-$405 A+ DAY IDEA Lab Kids, 5410 Bellaire Blvd., Bellaire 832 993 1213 www.idealabkids.com 2 Pine Cove The mobile extension of the Christian camp will bring bungee trampolines, water slides, counselors, skits and Bible studies to Bellaire. Ages: grades 1 6 Dates: July 25 29 Cost: $330 DAY Crosspoint Church—Bellaire, 4601 Bellaire Blvd., Bellaire 877 474 6326 www.pinecove.com/city/crosspoint 3 Vivaldi Music Academy The music school will host a two-week musical theater camp called “Shine!” at its Bellaire location, culminating with a nal showcase at the University of St. Thomas. No musical experience is required. Ages: 8 and up Dates: June 8 19 Cost: $500 ART DAY Vivaldi Music Academy, 5305 Bissonnet St., Bellaire 832 404 2299 www.vivaldimusicacademy.com MEYERLAND WESTBURY 4 CompuCamp The University of Houston-Downtown part- ners with local institutions to o er camps in computer programming, engineering, creative writing and foreign languages. A Summer Academy is also o ered in the rst four weeks of the camp, including ACT/SAT test prep, nancial literacy and career discovery oppor- tunities. Classes may vary by location. Ages: 6 17
The Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center holds multiple camp options for chil- dren with a variety of age-appropriate activi- ties and topics, including tennis, gymnastics, theater, and arts and crafts. Ages: 3 10th grade Dates: June 13 Aug. 12 Cost: $50-$1,500 depending on camp duration DAY Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center, 5601 S. Braeswood Blvd., Houston 713 729 3200 www.erjcchouston.org 6 Language Kids Classes provide young students a language immersion experience in person at several Houston locations or in a virtual format. Early immersion and extended-hour options are available for an additional cost. Ages: 3 10 Dates: June 6 Aug. 5 (virtual camp), June 6 Aug. 19 (in person) Cost: varies by age level and class option A+ DAY
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Ages: 6 12 Dates: June 6 Aug. 9 (in person), June 6- Aug. 5 (virtual) Cost: $65-$550 A+ DAY Houston Museum of Natural Science, 6001 Fannin St., Houston 713 639 4629 www.hmns.org/education/summer-camp 9 Kidventure Kidventure has been open to Houston families since 1994. Each camp is designed to be a dis- tinct experience based on four cornerstones of creativity, physical activity, exploration and re ection. An overnight camp also takes place in the Texas Hill Country. Ages: 3 16 Dates: June 6 Aug. 5 Cost: $295-$345 per week DAY A Camp Emanu El: 1500 Sunset Blvd., Houston B Camp West U: 4210 Bellaire Blvd., Houston 713 960 8989 www.kidventure.com WEST UNIVERSITY AREA 10 Crossing Borders Camps catered to children with all levels of u- ency in English, Spanish, Mandarin and French are designed to make language immersion fun and interesting as well as age appropriate. Ages: 4 10 Dates: TBA; speci c schedules vary by topic/ age group Cost: call for pricing A+ DAY Crossing Borders International Preschool, 2353 Rice Blvd., Houston 281 771 3356 www.crossingborderspreschool.com 11 Elite University Elite University provides a variety of educa- tional camps that include horseback riding, aerospace engineering, fencing, rock wall climbing, medical science and eld trips. Ages: pre-K 12 Dates: June 2 Aug. 19 Cost: $275-$375 per week
DAY St. Vincent DePaul Catholic School, 6802 Bu alo Speedway, Houston 713 454 7989 www.elitesummercamps.com 12 Kids Robotic Academy
This robotics- and STEM-focused camp has four skill levels teaching the skills in building simple to complex robots. Weekly sessions o er age-appropriate instruction. A+ DAY Ages: 3 9 Dates: May 31 Aug. 19 Cost: $350-$450 per week Kids Robotic Academy, 4007 Bellaire Blvd., Ste. KK, Houston 713 454 7004 www.kidsroboticacademy.com 13 Main Street Theater Main Street Theater hosts several camp options this summer, including a weeklong virtual camp and in-person one-day camps as well as full- and half-day and one-week and two-week sessions at di ering skill and age levels. Some camps culminate in a stage per- formance livestreamed for family audiences. Camp options vary by location. Ages: 6 14 Dates: June 13 Aug. 19 Cost: $70-$500 per camp ART DAY Main Street Theater Rice Village, 2540 Times Blvd., Houston 713 524 7998 Camps will o er art instruction around a variety of media. Themes draw inspiration from pop culture, such as “Fantastic Beasts,” “Doctor Strange” and “Star Wars,” among oth- er creative icons. After-hours care is available for an additional fee. Ages: 3 18 Dates: May 30 Aug. 26 Cost: $210-$420 per week ART DAY Monart School of Art, 4007 Bellaire Blvd., www.mainstreettheater.com 14 Monart School of Art
Saint Thomas’ Episcopal School, 4900 Jackwood St., Houston 281 565 1388 www.languagekids.com MUSEUMDISTRICT 7 Camp Zoofari
Camp Zoofari is an immersive experience for children, who get the chance to explore the zoo, meet animals, visit sta -only areas and make new friends while learning about wildlife and how to protect them in the wild. Ages: 6 14 Dates: June 6 Aug. 5 Cost: $330-$500 A+ DAY Houston Zoo, 6200 Hermann Park Drive, Houston 713 533 6739 www.houstonzoo.org/camp 8 Houston Museum of Natural Science The museum o ers both virtual and in-person camps. The weeklong in-person day camps provide a variety of science-based topics with hands-on learning and activities. The virtual camp involves an hour of educational engage- ment every day for one week, live interaction with an educator and self-guided learning opportunities supplemented with topic-spe- ci c supplies picked up at the museum.
Dates: June 6 July 15 Cost: varies by camp A+ DAY A St. Thomas More Parish School, 5927 Wigton Drive, Houston B MD Anderson Cancer Center,
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15 Space City Fencing Academy The fencing school holds weeklong sessions to provide an introduction to fencing fundamen- tals, training exercises and games. Classes for more advanced skill levels are also o ered. Ages: 6 and up
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Dates: June 6 Aug. 19 Cost: $250 per week DAY SP Space City Fencing Academy, 4007 Bellaire Blvd., Ste. EE, Houston 832 778 8745 www.spacecityfencing.com 16 YMCA Youth Discovery
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The camp experience o ers games, sports, swimming, arts and crafts and educational ac- tivities. All participants must have a $25 YMCA Impact Membership before registering . Ages: 5 11 Dates: June 13 Aug. 12 Cost: $175 per week DAY Weekley Family YMCA, 7101 Stella Link Road, Houston 713 664 9622 www.ymcahouston.org
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THREE DISHES TO TRY
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Camarónes Enchilados ($19.50)
El Cubano con chicharitas ($9.99)
Shrimp is served in a Creole sauce with white rice, black beans and the choice of one side.
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The Yuca Frita conMojo ($5.50)
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The traditional Cuban sandwich contains Swiss cheese, ham, pork, mustard and pickles and is served with a side of plantain chips.
Cafe Piquet Bellaire restaurant serves traditional Cuban food with a twist W hen people step into Cafe Piquet, co-owner Cristina Benitez said she wants to invoke the feeling of instantly being
Fried yuca is topped with a garlic sauce.
The restaurant focuses on serving traditional Cuban cuisine with a few added twists, such as the ribs it serves with di erent avorings. Being able to experiment is easy, Benitez said, because the restaurant still has its original chef. “We always were very focused on maintaining the traditional Cuban recipes that [my stepfather’s parents] always had,” she said. Being one of the few Cuban restaurants in the Houston area makes it easy for Cafe Piquet to stand out, Benitez said. It also draws in Cubans who are looking for a piece of home in Texas. Benitez said she hopes to make some structural changes to the restaurant in the future, including building out an area for private parties. She said she also hopes to make a few changes to the menu, though she wants to stay as authentic as possible. “Where we kind of see the restaurant going is a little bit of that mixing of what we have always had but bringing in something a little bit newer or creating something that’s got a little bit of a di erent twist,” Benitez said.
transported to Cuba. The warm neutral colors of the architecture and the pictures of historical buildings hanging on the walls help create the e ect. The Cuban ancestry runs deep for the family that runs the eatery. The restaurant started in the 1970s as Piquet Market, a grocery store for Cuban families in the Bellaire area and was run by Benitez’s stepfather’s parents, who were Cuban natives. After the market closed down, Benitez’s stepfather and mother took over and opened the restaurant in a di erent location in 1996. The owners moved into the current Bissonnet Street location in 2006. Benitez took over co-owning the restaurant with her mother in 2007 after her stepfather died. She said she has been able to connect with customers who have dined at all of the di erent locations. “We have people who’ve been with us for decades,” she said. “It’s actually really neat, and a lot of them you’ve actually seen the families grow.”
Cristina Benitez (left) co-owns the restaurant with her mother, Nelly Piquet.
Cafe Piquet 5757 Bissonnet St., Bellaire 713-664-1031 www.cafepiquet.net Hours: Mon.-Thu. 11 a.m.- 8 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.- 10 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
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PEOPLE Cindy Chapman Chair of the Super Neighborhood Alliance Cindy Chapman became the chair of Houston’s Super Neighborhood Alliance after being elected at the group’s January meeting. Super neighborhoods—of which there are 46 active ones in Houston—consist of a council of stakeholders in a community to organize and represent residents living in di erent parts of the Houston area. Chapman said she has participated for years on the Westbury Super Neighborhood council, and was previously elected as SNA chair in 2019. In addition, Chapman has served on the Westbury Civic Club and on the board of the Brays Oaks Management District. Responses have been edited for length and clarity.
BY GEORGE WIEBE
Cindy Chapman’s dedication to beautifying the Westbury area has taken numerous forms. A LONG HISTORY OF SERVICE
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Begins serving as Westbury Civic Club president • wins two awards from Keep Houston Beautiful for improving Westbury esplanades
WHAT IS THE SUPER NEIGH BORHOODALLIANCE? I nd the Super Neighborhood Alliance a great way for people across the city to learn more about what is going on with the city, for the city to communicate with people all across the city, and to elevate the training and education of citizen advocates. CAN YOU DESCRIBE YOUR ROLE IN THE SUPER NEIGHBORHOOD ALLIANCE? This year I’m the chair. The chair has a one-year term. The chair works with the executive team to decide what topics we’ll talk about each month. If we have a hot topic, we know there’s going to be some public hearings on issues to coordinate and make sure we will have people speak- ing at those public hearings ... and then just do some of the planning to help the organization continue to grow and prosper. We have a monthly meeting, where delegates typically will hire guest speakers and also talk about issues of interest. Last month Mayor [Sylves- ter] Turner was the guest speaker. We
WHAT GOALS DO YOUHAVE FOR YOUR TIME AS CHAIR? We’re still talking about it because we had our rst executive team meeting within the last week. So we’re still working on that, but you know there’s always some ongoing goals—continue to support the various councils across the city and help support new areas of town that want to form their own super neigh- borhood council—and we’re trying to gure out how to focus in on civic training for our members. ANY OTHER THOUGHTS AS YOU TAKE ON THE NEWROLE? I’m just excited to represent the city, and I personally have found par- ticipating in the Super Neighborhood Alliance super bene cial. I’ve learned a lot—no matter what the topic is, there’s always somebody in this city who knows a lot about that topic; there’s still topics that I’m learning about—that’s what I get from the organization. There’s just a wealth of knowledge and expertise here in the city. Capturing that and being able to tap into that is just amazing.
kind of had a Q&A session with him. In February ... the [Houston] Director of Planning Margaret Wallace Brown is going to be one of our speakers, then [the head of] the [Houston] Bureau of Animal Regulation and Control will be our other guest speaker. Then in March we’re going to be having a focus on public safety. CAN YOU DESCRIBE HOWYOUR PREVIOUSWORK EXPERI ENCE HAS TRANSLATED TO YOUR TIMEWITH THE SUPER NEIGHBORHOOD? I’m an engineer by trade, a chemical engineer. My husband’s an engineer. That’s why we moved to Houston. After I stopped working, I started getting more involved in civic organizations starting with the [Westbury] Civic Club, and that got me involved with the Westbury Area Improvement nonpro t, and that got me involved with the Westbury Super Neighborhood. I’m currently president of the Westbury Civic Club, and in our super neighborhood that makes me co-president of Westbury Super Neighborhood.
Cindy Chapman also serves as president of the Westbury Civic Club. COURTESY BRAYS OAKS MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
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Appointedpresident ofWestburyArea Improvement Corp. • leads e orts to preserve Westbury Community Garden Becomes chair of BOMD’s Beauti cation andUrbanDesign Committee • helps guide e orts for use of Willow Waterhole Greenway
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