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Upgrading West U’s drainage

City ocials said the rst phase of West University Place’s East Side Paving and Drainage Improvement Project is estimated for completion in May.

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100 years since founding, city moves forward with historic drainage investments

drainage system,” Marshall said. “[City ocials] have been very good at partnering with other government agencies to continue to try and nd ways to improve infrastructure. Some of that has already either been completed or is under work now where you’ve got this ongoing construction in West U.”

The impact Thirteen-year resident Jim Marshall said he credits West U ocials’ proactive measures on ood mitigation projects as the reason why his home wasn’t ooded during Hurricane Har- vey in 2017. “Flooding is top of mind for all of us. … We denitely saw the impacts of overwhelming the

BY MELISSA ENAJE

As the city of West University Place turned 100 years old Jan. 2, city ocials prepared to embark on a number of major projects, including a drainage project on the city’s western side that Mayor Susan Sample called the most signicant infrastructure investment in the city’s history.

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Also in this issue

Impacts: Pluckers opens in Meyerland (Page 6)

Government: Local primary election results (Page 12)

Dining: Cafe Leven puts focus on health, community (Page 15)

Community: Summer camps in local area (Page 16)

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5 Milano Nail Spa The nail and beauty salon offers manicures, pedicures

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6 The Skin People Dermatology The business offers dermatological care, including comprehensive services for both medical and cosmetic skin needs. The office is led by a team of board-certified dermatologists and experts in esthetic care. • Opened Dec. 1 • 4545 Bissonnet St., Ste. 200, Bellaire • www.tspderm.com 7 J.Crew Factory Clothing The Meyerland location offers discounted J.Crew clothing for men, women and children. • Opened March 27 • 640 Meyerland Plaza, Houston • www.factory.jcrew.com Let’s Walk Houston The insured and bonded pet care company offers one- on-one dog walking and vacation care. • Soft opened in September, grand opening April 13 • www.letswalkhouston.com

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1 Fajita Pete’s The Tex-Mex restaurant serves fresh-grilled fajitas, homemade tortillas, frozen margaritas and other staple Tex-Mex items for pickup, delivery and takeout. A drink menu includes horchata, lemonade and manzanita, an apple-flavored soft drink. • Opened March 5 • 5201 Spruce St., Bellaire • www.fajitapetes.com 2 Dak & Bop The Korean-influenced eatery is known for its Korean fried chicken and kimchi fries while also offering baos and classic Korean dishes served with Houston- inspired twists. • Opened Feb. 18

3 The Total You Medical Spa Located in the Blossom Houston Hotel, the aesthetics spa offers medical and dermatological treatments as well as restorative spa services. The space features four massage and treatment suites, plus a large IV drip lounge. • Opened March 1 • 7118 Bertner Ave., Houston • www.blossomhouston.com/spa 4 Pluckers The restaurant offers traditional and boneless chicken wings with more than 20 homemade sauces and dry rubs. Other menu items include sandwiches and salads. • Opened April 1 • 8731 W. Loop S., Houston • www.pluckers.com

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8 Susan and Fayez Sarofim Hall The new 83,000-square-foot building will house Rice University’s arts program, serving as a space for artistic exploration and collaboration. • Opening fall 2025 • 6100 Main St., Houston • www.rice.edu 9 Pure Green The juice bar allows guests to choose from superfood smoothies and snacks; cold-pressed juices and shots; acai bowls and a variety of flavored toasts. • Opening in late May

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10 The Kebab Shop The San Diego-based Mediterranean restaurant will offer build-your-own Mediterranean-inspired wraps, bowls and plates. Additional menu items include kebabs, salads, hummus and falafel. • Opening in April • 4024 Bellaire Blvd., Houston • www.thekebabshop.com 11 Urbn Dental The business will offer personalized oral health care, from routine checkups to specialized treatments, including dental implants and porcelain veneers. • Opening TBD • 430 Meyerland Plaza, Houston • www.urbndental.com

PNC Bank Officials plan to open 15 new locations across the Greater Houston area through 2028. PNC Bank offers retail and business banking, lending products, and wealth and asset management. • Opening through 2028 • Addresses to be announced • www.pnc.com

Expansions

13 Center for Addiction Medicine and Recovery Officials with the Menninger Clinic announced the opening of a new center for treating substance use and behavioral addiction. The center features 10 therapy rooms, an observation suite for training professionals and a patient activity room. • Opened March 19

Great Wolf Lodge The $200 million venue will feature 532 rooms and themed suites, a 92,000-square-foot indoor water park, and 60,000 square feet of attractions. Attractions will include 13 water slides, a mini-golf course, a bowling alley, a live action game called MagiQuest, and 10 food and beverage vendors. • Opening Oct. 18 • 1000 Great Wolf Way, Webster • www.greatwolf.com

12 Dr. Shannon Walker Neighborhood Library

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Although an opening date is still to be determined, library officials said the city of Houston was expected to complete construction by the end of March, after which officials will furnish the inside. The library will feature media spaces, private study nooks and a space-themed teen room.

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Education

BY WESLEY GARDNER

Houston ISD mulls teacher pay bumps

Proposed pay bumps

Minimum wage (hourly)

Base salary, all non-NES teachers

Houston ISD officials revealed plans March 5 to increase the salaries and wages for several employees next school year as part of the district’s new compensation plan. The breakdown Officials said teacher salaries at New Education System schools, which are part of Superinten- dent Mike Miles’ district reform initiative, will largely remain the same. Teachers at NES schools make roughly $10,000-$20,000 more per year than their counterparts at non-NES schools. The average NES high school teacher salary with up to two years of experience is $82,780. The plan shows salaries for teachers with 0-2 years of experience staying largely the same at middle and high schools within the NES. Teachers with 0-2 years of experience at NES elementary schools will see slight increases in pay, depending on the position.

According to the plan, the district plans to increase minimum base salaries for teachers at non-NES schools from $61,500 to $64,000 and bump the minimum hourly wage for all employ- ees up to $15. Depending on the grade level taught, new teachers at non-NES schools will make between $64,000-$77,690. Keep in mind Next year, there will be 130 NES schools. Changes implemented at NES campuses include centralized schedules, district-approved class- room instruction and lessons, and additional staff who handle a variety of tasks outside the classroom. What’s next The board of managers will consider the new compensation plan when managers consider approving the budget in June.

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Intermediate teachers: $65,000-$86,000

High school teachers: $70,000-$90,000

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Elementary teachers: $64,000-$86,000

Intermediate teachers: $65,000-$86,000

High school teachers: $70,000-$90,000

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Just under half of the 64 homes sold in five local ZIP codes in February were sold for at least $1 million with the 77005 and 77401 ZIP codes having the highest median prices that month. Residential market data

Number of homes sold

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Transportation

BY SHAWN ARRAJJ & CASSANDRA JENKINS

Work to start in April on Hwy. 288 sewer project Construction is expected to start in April on a drainage and storm project along Hwy. 288 meant to reduce flooding in the local area around the highway in south Houston. A look back The $34 million project by the Texas Department of Transportation, originally slated to begin in February, was delayed after residents sought more information and cited concerns about how it could worsen traffic during spring break and rodeo season. The details Work targets the storm sewer system along the northbound Hwy. 288 frontage road, which TxDOT officials said is outdated between North MacGregor Way and I-69. A new pipeline will be installed that will increase the system’s retention capabilities as it carries water

Council OKs $150M for airport expansion Houston City Council unanimously approved an agreement March 20 to move forward with United Airlines on a $2.55 billion Terminal B upgrade at the George Bush Intercontinental Airport. What happened The city will allocate $624 million to the total cost of the project in three tranches, which will each need their own separate council vote. The March 6 vote allocated $150 million for the project, which involves build- ing two new gate concourses and 22 domestic gates, among other elements. Financing the project will involve the use of special facility revenue bonds and general airport revenue bonds. A feasibility study will be completed prior to the issuance of special facility revenue bonds.

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from local drainage systems into Brays Bayou. The northbound frontage road will also be rebuilt within the project’s limits. The project is kicking off prior to TxDOT’s work on the separate North Houston Highway Improve- ment Project, which involves widening I-45 from Beltway 8 through downtown Houston where it connects with Hwy. 288. What’s next Work will begin in April, and a tentative comple- tion date is set for spring 2027.

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Government

BY SHAWN ARRAJJ, MELISSA ENAJE & CASSANDRA JENKINS

Wellness on Wheels dates announced A free mobile health program is coming to every Harris County precinct this year offering communities in need with various services, including fresh food boxes from locally sourced family-owned farms and preventive mammograms. Attendees will also have access to free dental screenings and vaccinations. Pet owners will also be able to bring their pets for vaccinations and microchipping. Dates to know While the Precinct 2 event took place March 9, locations for other precincts are still to be determined.

Primary results set stage for November election Following primary elections March 5, races have been set for several elected seats covering the Bel- laire, Meyerland and West University Place areas. The big picture In primary elections, candidates compete within the Democratic and Republican parties to deter- mine who will represent each party on Election Day in November. In races where no candidate received more than 50% of the votes, the top two candidates will compete in May 28 runoffs. Some local races for U.S. Congress and Texas Senate are headed to runoffs, including Senate District 15, where democrats Molly Cook and Jarvis Johnson will compete. In Harris County, Democrat Sean Teare will face Republican Dan Simons for district attorney in November, while incumbent Democrat Ed Gonzalez will face Republican Mike Knox for sheriff.

Bellaire postpones vote on tree rules Bellaire City Council members postponed voting on an ordinance March 4 that would revise the city’s tree protection policy. Current situation According to the council agenda, the primary issue with the city’s existing ordi- nance is that trees on residential property are not protected unless there is a permit or active construction. A proposed amendment would eliminate that loophole and change language that allows trees to be cut down between the time a property is purchased and when a property owner seeks a permit for development. At a future meeting, the Council will debate key policy questions, including whether the city should regulate trees on property that is not subject to construction.

Master plan approved for lynching memorial site Harris County commissioners approved the master plan Feb. 27 for an area in downtown Houston that will be redeveloped into Remem- brance Park—a dedicated space where residents and visitors can commemorate the actions and struggles of those who fought for social justice. One of the park’s main focal points in the 7 6 4 5 Remembrance Park Master Plan

Results breakdown

Winner

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82.4% Lizzie Fletcher 17.6% Pervez Agwan U.S. House of Representatives, District 7, Democrat 17.2% Tina Blum Cohen: 15.8% Carolyn B. Bryant 40.5% Kenneth Omoruyi U.S. House of Representatives, District 7, Republican

master plan will be four markers recognizing four African-American men who were lynched in Harris County between 1890-1928, according to Harris County Precinct 1’s website. The big picture Precinct 1 officials said the cost of the project will be determined once construction bids are taken in 2025. The project will be funded by regional park bonds, mobility funds and general funds, officials said. While the project is currently in the design phase, officials said it is anticipated to take at least four years, with completion projected for 2029.

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Initiative markers 2 Community welcome center 3 Reflection pool 4 Performance space

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From the cover

Upgrading West U’s drainage

BY MELISSA ENAJE

What residents should know

The full story

West University Place’s Public Works Director Danny Cameron said the west side drainage project benefits current and future drainage systems. For storms that are expected to occur once every 100 years on average, streets and sidewalks are meant to become part of the drainage system, he said. For every 1 inch in reduction of floodwater for a typical lot, residents would see a roughly 6-foot lateral shift, Beach said, meaning the water would be roughly 6 feet farther away if a Hurri- cane Harvey-type event were to occur. Beach said the city’s goal is to always keep water in the city’s right of way so it doesn’t go onto resident property. “The improvements will provide a consistency that residents will have that their property will be safe,” Beach said.

The west side drainage project, set to begin in 2025, will entail installing a new storm sewer trunkline along the west side of the city that would help more efficiently carry water from existing storm sewers to Brays Bayou, City Manager Dave Beach said. In addition to the west side drainage project, similar work is also underway on the east side of the city, and future plans involve rehabilitating Poor Farm Ditch.

In 2019, two years after Hurricane Harvey flooded 116 West U homes, city officials completed a drainage modeling study that found existing conditions in the majority of the city had limited drainage capacity. Various parts of the drainage system could not maintain what is needed for a rainfall that occurs once every two years on average. The results prompted city leaders to seek improvements.

West U’s infrastructure project costs

West side drainage project $70M-$100M

Poor Farm Ditch $31.3M

East side drainage project $15.77M

City boundaries

West side drainage improvement project Timeline: early 2025-31+

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Proposed double 10-inch-by-10-inch new trunk sewer line

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Proposed storm sewer line Existing storm sewer line

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Water reduction Drainage projects could shift how close water gets to homes.

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“Typical” lot: home 1’ above curb

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East side drainage improvement project Timeline: April 2023-2026 Poor Farm Ditch Timeline: early 2025-TBD Poor Farm Ditch project area Poor Farm Ditch

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3" reduction in floodwater

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2024 April 18:

The timeline

Town hall meeting on the Poor Farm Ditch Improvement Project

street closures and reroutes for the duration of the east side drainage project. Travel routes and temporary delays detailed on the city’s website for University Boulevard, from Buffalo Speedway to Kirby Drive, include transitioning two-way traffic to one-way eastbound. The westbound lane closed, and traffic was detoured via Rice Boulevard.

Although construction isn’t anticipated until 2025 for Poor Farm Ditch and the west side drainage project, work will advance in some capacity for both of them in 2024. A town hall will take place April 18 on Poor Farm Ditch with the Harris County Flood Control District, and design work is slated to begin in May on the west side drainage work. Meanwhile, West U residents can expect

Phase 1 of east side drainage project completed; design work could begin on Phase 1 of west side drainage project

May:

Summer: Construction to begin on Phase 2 of east side project

SOURCE: CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE/COMMUNITY IMPACT

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Dining

BY ASIA ARMOUR

Owner Wen Qin opened the cafe in 2023.

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Food at Leven Bakery & Cafe in Bellaire is made with an emphasis on fresh ingredients.

COURTESY LEVEN BAKING COMPANY

Local cafe Leven puts focus on health, community Wen Qin’s philosophy when it comes to integrat- ing business and food is to strengthen and support his patrons both physically and mentally, he said. It’s why he named his rst business on Bellaire Boulevard, which he opened in 2014, Sustain Juicery. He opened the gluten-free Leven Bakery & Cafe in August 2023, just down the road.

Put in perspective Qin is from Shanghai, ”The New York of China” he claimed. In the 1980s, there were no supermar- kets near his home. Qin said this idea of a marketplace for fresh products, variety and local, competitive vendors motivates him in his own work. Respecting the craft The menu’s dishes take inspiration from coun- tries around the world, including a Mediterranean chicken bowl, fried chicken sandwich and tur- meric roasted cauliower—which Qin said reects the diversity of the area. “This is an international city. ... People come from all cultures to appreciate our food,” Qin said.

The bakery is completely gluten-free, Qin said.

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DO IT ANYWHERE ANY T I ME No item on Leven’s menu uses wheat our, Qin said. The drinks at the cafe are made with organic grounds. The shared plates—smoky eggplant dip, sauteed mushrooms, and chips and guacamole— are all made with vegetables. “I can only change things in my own neighbor- hood, in my own household and through what I do—which is food and beverage,” Qin said.

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Community Camp Guide

BY ASIA ARMOUR & SHAWN ARRAJJ

2024

Creator Camp Type: art / day Ages: 6-13 Dates: June 3-Aug. 2 Cost: $159-$249 per two- and three-day options; $1,200 per summer pass • St. Stephen’s Episcopal School, 1800 Sul Ross St., Houston • www.creatorcamp.org Crossing Borders Type: academic / day Ages: 4-7 Dates: June 10-Aug. 9 (no camp July 4) Cost: call for pricing • 2353 Rice Blvd., Houston • www.crossingborderspreschool.com/programs/camps Elite University Type: academic / art / day / sports Grades: pre-K-12 Dates: June 10-July 26 Cost: $415-$450 per week • St. Vincent DePaul Catholic School, 6802 Buffalo Speedway, Houston • www.elitesummercamps.com Houston Museum of Natural Science Type: academic / day Ages: 6-12 Dates: May 28-Aug. 9 (in-person camps); June 3-July 26 (virtual camps) Cost: $90-$295 per week (members), $105-$355 per week (nonmembers) • 5555 Hermann Park Drive, Houston • www.hmns.org/summercamp Cost: $246-$450 per week (members), $345-$630 per week (nonmembers). Prices vary for specialty multiweek camps. • Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center, 5601 S. Braeswood Blvd., Houston • www.erjcchouston.org Kidventure Type: academic / art / day / sports Ages: entering grades 1-5 (Camp West U), age 3-entering ninth grade (Camp St. Thomas More and Camp Corpus Christi) Dates: June 10-Aug. 9 (Camp West U), June 3-Aug. 2 (Camp St. Thomas More), June 3-July 26 (Camp Corpus Christi) Cost: $340-$370 per week (Camp West U), $340-$360 per week (Camp St. Thomas and Camp Corpus Christi) • Camp West U, 4210 Bellaire Blvd., Houston; Camp St. Thomas More, 5927 Wigton Drive, Houston; Camp Corpus Christi, 4005 Cheena Drive, Houston • www.kidventure.com J Camp Type: art / day / sports Grades: 1-10 Dates: June 3-Aug. 16

Parents looking for day camps for their children have a number of options to choose from in the Bellaire and Houston area. This list is not comprehensive.

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IDEA Lab Kids Type: academic / day Ages: 4-12 Dates: June 5-Aug. 28 Cost: $295-$495 per week • 5410 Bellaire Blvd., Ste. A, Bellaire • www.idealabkids.com

Language World Kids Type: academic / day Ages: 3-11 Dates: June 10-Aug. 16 (Bellaire camp); July 1-19 • 4417 Bellaire Blvd., Bellaire (Bellaire camp); 5501 Beechnut St., Houston (Meyerland camp) • www.languagekids.com/camps Summer Science Camp Type: academic / day Ages: 5-10 Dates: June 3-Aug. 9 (no camps July 1-5) Cost: $300-$385 per week • Nature Discovery Center, 7112 Newcastle St., Bellaire • www.naturediscoverycenter.org/programs (Meyerland camp) Cost: $295-$350

Zoofari Type: academic / day Ages: 5-9 (special session of All Access camp is available for ages 10-12) Dates: June 3-Aug. 2 Cost: Starts at $375 per week • 6200 Hermann Park Drive, Houston • www.houstonzoo.org/camp

Main Street Theater Type: art / day Ages: 6-14 Dates: July 8-Aug. 2 (Bellaire camps); June 10-Aug. 23 (Rice Village camps) Cost: $350 per week (Bellaire camps); $350 per week or $550 per two weeks (Rice Village camps) • Bellaire Parks & Recreation Center, 7008 5th St., Bellaire; MST Rice Village, 2540 Times Blvd., Houston • www.mainstreettheater.com/summer-camps Westbury Christian School Type: academic / art / day / sports Grades: K-8 (sport camps); grades K-4 (WCS summer camp); ages 3-4 (Camp Wildcat) Dates: June 3-28 Cost: $125 per week (sports camps, WCS summer camp); $250 per week (Camp Wildcat) • Westbury Christian Athletic Complex, 10402 Fondren Road, Houston (football camp, cheer camp, volleyball camp, baseball camp); Westbury Christian School, 10420 Hillcroft St., Houston (Camp Wildcat, basketball camps, WCS summer camp) • www.westburychristian.org/summer-camps

We Rock the Spectrum Type: academic / art / day Ages: 3-13 Dates: May 27-Aug. 7

Cost: $80 per day, $45 per morning or afternoon session • We Rock The Spectrum Kid’s Gym, 6706 Ferris St., Bellaire • www.werockthespectrumbellaire.com

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Building Brains Type: academic / day Ages: 3-12 Dates: May 28-Aug. 9 Cost: $280-$480 per week • Scout House, 6108 Edloe St., Houston • www.westutx.gov Camp Funtasy Type: day / sports Ages: 6 and older Dates: June 5-Aug. 18 Cost: $60-$120 per day, $250-$450 per week • 4007 Bellaire Blvd., Ste. EE, Houston • www.spacecityfencing.com

YMCA Discovery Camp Type: academic / art / day / sports Ages: 5-11

Dates: June 10-Aug. 2 Cost: $200+ per week • Weekley Family YMCA, 7101 Stella Link Blvd., Houston • www.ymcahouston.org

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Center event. Guests can see showcases and panels, participate in workshops, and shop from 150 global plant vendors. • April 13-14, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. • $25 • 1 Fannin St., Houston • www.plantcon.org Run for the Rose 5K This 20th annual race takes place at Rice University, benefiting brain cancer research and pediatric initiatives. The event also features a 1K family race and a Survivor’s Stroll for brain tumor patients. • April 14, 7:50 a.m. • $25-$45 • 6100 Main St., Houston • www.drmarnierose.org/run-for-the-rose Top Taco This Denver-based event will be held for the first time at POST Houston. It features a competition between 30 Houston eateries for the title of “top taco.” Attendees can expect unlimited samples, tequila and mezcal tastings, voting for favorites, and live entertainment. • April 25, 6-10 p.m. • $75-$115 • 401 Franklin St., Houston • www.toptacofest.com/houston

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Bellaire Trolley Run The annual run hosted by the city of Bellaire features a 1-mile division, 5K division, wheelchair 5K division and a stroller 5K division. A post-race party will feature door prizes and other gifts for runners. • April 6, 7:30 a.m. (1-mile division starts) • $28-$40 • 7008 S. Rice Ave., Bellaire • www.bellairetx.gov Houston Art Car Parade This annual event from The Orange Show Center for Visionary Art returns for its 37th year, featuring 250 art cars from across the U.S. The four-day series features a parade around Allen Parkway, a ball, an awards ceremony and a children’s creative zone. • April 11-14, times vary by event • Cost varies by event, ($50-$100, Art Car Ball admission) • Location varies by event • www.thehoustonartcarparade.com PlantCon Attendees will hear from plant care experts and artisans on the growth and discovery of plants at this NRG

Tour De Houston The 17th annual bike ride raises funds that benefit the city of Houston’s reforestation program, RE-Plant Houston. Cyclists of all skill levels are invited to participate, and options are available for a 20-mile route, 40-mile route and 60-mile route. Riders will enjoy a post-ride party with music, food and beverages. • April 7, 7:30 a.m. (earliest start time) • $25-$50 • 1001 Avenida de las Americas, Houston • www.houstontx.gov/tourdehouston

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