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 | Cat DeLaura
Audience Engagement Producer
cat.delaura@houstonchronicle.com |
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Today we're talking about Montrose's live oaks... |
If you read one thing: Montrose residents are speaking out against cutting down 50 live oaks throughout the neighborhood for a sidewalk widening and infrastructure improvement project scheduled to begin next year. What is the project? The main objectives of the project include improving roadway mobility and safety for all residents, promoting a pedestrian-friendly environment and drainage improvements, according to the original presentation on the project. Phase one of the project is planned to extend from Westheimer to Allen Parkway, but the removal of the live oaks will continue through US 59. The entire project will cost $51,442,952. What are the people opposed to the project saying? A Change.org petition with more than 5,000 signatures argues the project will create cross streets that'll no longer allow traffic to go across Montrose, including Welch, Bomar, West Clay and West Main. The petitioners also said they don't believe the majority of Montrose residents were "effectively made aware of" the four public meetings held by TIRZ regarding the project.
Read Jonathan Limehouse's full story here.
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🗣️ What is Lee Kaplan doing running for Houston mayor? If he were a politician like the other contenders, he would have offered "people's pablum" with no substance or dodged the questions with obfuscating nonsense, writes one reader in a letter to the Editor. 🗪 Other points of view: The U.S. shouldn't let a lizard stand in the way of drilling. The Biden administration wants to list the dunes sagebrush lizard as an endangered species. That would threaten oil and gas drilling in the Permian Basin, writes U.S. Rep. August Pfluger and Tim Tarpley, president of the Energy Workforce and Technology Council. November endorsement. The Editorial Board endorses Mario Castillo for Houston City Council, District J.
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The Astros will face the Minnesota Twins in their first postseason series. Here's what you need to know about the American League Division Series starting Saturday at Minute Maid Park. Simone Biles and U.S. women win the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships. The U.S. women have now won every team title dating back to 2011, beating the streak of six consecutive titles won by the Chinese men from 2003 to 2014. Rockets defense gets an overhaul under Ime Udoka. The Rockets ranked 29th in the NBA defensively last season. They did not use a wide variety of schemes. That could change this season, even if it has not in the first two days of training camp. Find more of our sports coverage here. |
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Top things to do in Houston this weekend: - The Texas Renaissance Festival returns for its 49th year with pirates, barbarians and turkey legs. Guests can enjoy 21 stages, immersive experiences, entertainers, dining options, pub crawls and 400-plus shops and artisans.
- When: Weekends, Oct. 7-Nov. 26
- Where: FM 1774, Todd Mission
- The Original Greek Festival boasts Greek cuisine, dance performances, family activities like an Athenian Playground, cathedral tours and a marketplace with Greek wines, artisan foods and crafts.
- When: 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Oct. 6 and 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Oct. 7
- Where: Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 3511 Yoakum Blvd.
- Oktoberfest, hosted by Sugar Land Town Square, features Bavarian music, dancing, beer, German food, games, a local Boho Market, contests like the Dachshund Dash, stein races and best-dressed competitions.
- When: 4-9 p.m. Oct. 7
- Where: 15958 City Walk, Sugar Land
Find the rest of our weekend picks here. 'Radiant Nature' honors Lunar New Year at Houston Botanic Garden. Houston Botanic Garden will celebrate the holidays with "Radiant Nature," a new light display that will feature, among other wow moments, an illuminated dragon nearly the length of a football field. Make it at home: Find out how to make Anita Jaisinghani's savory and sweet pumpkin spice crepes here. |
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I'll be out for a long weekend to celebrate my sister's wedding. I hope you all have weekends equally full of family, fun and things worth celebrating. Cat DeLaura cat.delaura@houstonchronicle.com |
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