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Houston awarded $36.9 million federal grant to build railroad underpasses in East End
Read full article: Houston awarded $36.9 million federal grant to build railroad underpasses in East EndMayor Turner is joining the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Administrator Amit Bose to announce the city’s Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant award of $36.9 million, the largest allocation in the state of Texas.
Surveillance photos released of man, woman wanted for questioning in connection to deadly shooting in East Downtown
Read full article: Surveillance photos released of man, woman wanted for questioning in connection to deadly shooting in East DowntownHouston police are searching for a man and woman who are wanted for questioning regarding a deadly shooting in East Downtown.
Stronger Houston: Small neighborhood grocery store opening in Second Ward helps residents get access to fresh, affordable food
Read full article: Stronger Houston: Small neighborhood grocery store opening in Second Ward helps residents get access to fresh, affordable foodEast of downtown Houston is a neighborhood seeing big changes. This is the Little Red Box Grocery Store.
4 places in Houston you should visit during Hispanic Heritage Month
Read full article: 4 places in Houston you should visit during Hispanic Heritage MonthHispanic Heritage Month is a time to highlight the contributions and achievements of Hispanic Americans in our country, and Houston has plenty of landmarks where you can learn and celebrate this vibrant community that has made an impact in the Bayou City.
Pour up? Houston touts new self-serve wine bar in East Downtown
Read full article: Pour up? Houston touts new self-serve wine bar in East DowntownHOUSTON – Houston welcomes its first self-serve wine bar in East Downtown. Roots Wine Bar, at 3107 Leeland Street, aims to eliminate the “uptight” or unapproachable stigma associated with wine tastings by providing an innovative and interactive wine experience, the company says on its website. The establishment, which opened to the public in mid-February, offers a rotating menu with over 50 different wines to sample using fully automated wine dispensing machines. Customers use a keycard to pour their own samples from a wall of taps. Roots also feature a rotating menu of gulf coast bites, such as caramelized Brussel sprouts, fried oysters, crawfish croquettes, and Amberjack Ricotta dumplings.
Man found rendering aid to shooting victim arrested in connection with his death
Read full article: Man found rendering aid to shooting victim arrested in connection with his deathHOUSTON – Police have arrested a man in connection with the fatal shooting of another man near East Downtown. The shooting happened around 6:40 p.m. Friday at a residence on Hadley Street between Live Oak Street and Nagle Street, police said. When they arrived, they said they found Donald Glen Jones, 34, rendering aid to 49-year-old Kevin Verdine, who was suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Police said they took over trying to render aid until paramedics arrived, but Verdine was pronounced dead at the scene. He was subsequently arrested and charged with murder in connection with Verdine’s death.
LIST: ‘Selena’ among movies planned for Rooftop Cinema Club venue opening off Navigation
Read full article: LIST: ‘Selena’ among movies planned for Rooftop Cinema Club venue opening off NavigationHOUSTON – February is looking “lovely” as Houston’s Rooftop Cinema Club is set to open their new venue in Houston’s East End District. The Drive-in off Navigation is set to open Thursday. Tickets are $5 per vehicle up to two occupants, and $10 per vehicle for three or more occupants. Tickets for The Drive-In off Navigation are available starting at 2 p.m. Tuesday and cost between $22-$36 per vehicle, depending on vehicle occupancy and the day of screening. These are the featured February films:Feb. 3: “Father of the Bride,” “50 First Dates”Feb. 4: “Romeo & Juliet,” “Friday the 13th”.