THIS ISSUE
CONTENTS
HIGHLIGHTS FROMTHISMONTH
FROMKRISTINA: One of the many e ects of COVID-19 has been on our local businesses. In this edition we spoke to some local bars that have been forced to shift their o erings or stay closed amid the pandemic. Their determination to keep their employees and customers safe is admirable. Kristina Shackelford, ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER
MARKET TEAM SENIOR EDITOR Matt Dulin CITY HALL REPORTER Emma Whalen SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER Anya Gallant METRO LEADERSHIP PUBLISHER Jason Culpepper ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER Kristina Shackelford MANAGING EDITOR Marie Leonard ART PRODUCTIONMANAGER Tessa Hoe e CORPORATE LEADERSHIP PUBLISHERS AND FOUNDERS John and Jennifer Garrett GROUP PUBLISHER Traci Rodriguez EXECUTIVE EDITOR Joe Warner John and Jennifer Garrett began Community Impact Newspaper in 2005 in P ugerville, TX. The company’s mission is to build communities of informed citizens and thriving businesses through the collaboration of a passionate team. Today we operate across ve metropolitan areas, providing hyperlocal, nonpartisan news produced by our full-time journalists in each community we serve. BECOMEA#COMMUNITYPATRON CREATIVE DIRECTOR Derek Sullivan SALES DIRECTOR Tess Coverman WHOWE ARE
FROMMATT: We return to the matters of police reform, a ashpoint this summer that we will spend the next few months unpacking for our readers. Houston has produced an impressive-looking report o ering direction, but what will come to pass? That is the question we will begin to answer in our front-page story this month. Matt Dulin, SENIOR EDITOR
IMPACTS
6
Now Open, Coming Soon &more CITY& COUNTY
13 News fromHouston and Harris County INSIDE INFORMATION 14 Coronavirus updates
THIS ISSUE BY THE NUMBERS
18
6
7.6% 3
Local sources
New businesses
14-day average positivity rate as of Oct. 19
Transportation projects
Please join your friends and neighbors in support of Community Impact
Newspaper’s legacy of local, reliable reporting by making a contribution. Together, we can continue to ensure citizens
Our local teams tailor campaigns for all business sizes and industries wanting to reach their customer base and accomplish their nancial goals. Our products ADVERTISEWITHUS
Visit our website for free access to the latest news, photos and infographics about your community and nearby cities. communityimpact.com LIVE UPDATES
REAL ESTATE
20
Residential market data IMPACT DEALS
stay informed and keep businesses thriving. COMMUNITYIMPACT.COM CIPATRON CONTACT US 245 Commerce Green Blvd., Ste. 200 Sugar Land, TX 77478 • 346 368 2555 PRESS RELEASES HRMnews@communityimpact.com SUBSCRIPTIONS communityimpact.com/subscriptions © 2020 Community Impact Newspaper Co. All Rights Reserved. No reproduction of any portion of this issue is allowed without written permission from the publisher.
21
Local coupons
include newspaper ads; mailbox-targeted sticky notes, inserts and direct mail; and digital options. We also partner with Community Impact Printing for nationwide specialty orders. Our advertising clients self- report 97% satisfaction with their overall experience, and a recent third-party Readex survey proved 78% of paper recipients read three of the last four editions, and from what they read 83% “took action” of some kind. Contact us today for more info! communityimpact.com/advertising
CORRECTION: Volume 2, Issue 6 The front-page story “A growing Timbergrove seeks drainage solutions” contained an error. The City Park tax increment reinvestment zone does not wish to be annexed by the Memorial Heights TIRZ. However, it does want to annex more land into its own boundaries. The sample ballot has been republished to correct errors in the previous version.
DAILY INBOX
Sign up for our daily newsletter to receive the latest headlines direct to your inbox. communityimpact.com/ newsletter
Proudly printed by
WE’VE TEAMEDUP TO BRING YOUMORE OF THE STORIES YOU CARE ABOUT
communityimpact.com
@impactnews_HRM
facebook.com/impactnewsHRM
Assisted Living Optimum Care Now Available! ImaginedaysfullofpossibilitiesinyourbeautifulnewhomeatTheVillageofRiverOaks. Discoveranexceptional lifestylethatoffersdeliciouscuisine,enrichingprograms,concierge andvaletservices, transportation,andsignatureamenities.YouwillcontinuetoLiveLife Well®withtheaddedspectrumofcareandwellnessservicestailoredtoyourindividual needs.TheVillagedistinctivelifestyleiscenteredaroundyouandthelifeyoudeserve.
(346) 800-5131
1015 Shepherd Dr. | Houston, TX 770 10 | villageof riveroaks .com
Facility ID# 1 48171
5
HEIGHTS RIVER OAKS MONTROSE EDITION • NOVEMBER 2020
Powered by FlippingBook