Author Archives: Greater East End

Summer Arts Camp

[ June 11, 2012 to July 27, 2012. ] Flor Y Canto Summer Arts Camp for children.Kids enjoy theatre, music, art, dance. Volunteers for Flor Y Canto are also needed. More informaton about registration, fees, and volunteering: 713-222-1213, Anna Andrada. 
 
 

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Hobby Airport International Expansion

[ May 15, 2012; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Houston City Council Member Melissa Noriega, Chair of the Transportation, Technology & Infrastructure Committee announces a Joint Committee meeting with Budget & Fiscal Affairs Committee Chair, Council Member Stephen Costello. Council Member Noriega encourages the public to provide input and comments at the remaining joint committee meeting relating to the expansion of international flight service » read more

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Constable Precinct 6 Candidate Forum

[ May 15, 2012; 6:30 pm; ] Sponsored by Second Ward Super Neighborhood #63, East Lawndale Association, Eastwood Civic Club, Magnolia Park Civic Club. Tuesday, May 15, 2012, Neighborhood Centers, Inc., 4410 Navigation Blvd., 77003.

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Metro Light Rail Construction Update

Roadway work on the south side of Harrisburg will result in a traffic shift between Altic and Norwood. Latham will be closed to traffic from May 8th for about 6 weeks. More information: Metro East End Line Update

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Litter Removal Services-Request for Proposals

The Greater East End Management District will receive proposals from qualified companies for litter removal and landscaping services through May 20, 2012. The Request for Proposal is available as a downloadable document on this page. A copy of the RFP may be requested by calling the District offices at 713-928-9916 from Martin Chavez, Director of Public Safety and » read more

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Loan Products Seminar for Small Businesses

[ April 26, 2012; 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. ] HBDI, Houston Business Development, Inc, will host a Loan Products Seminar on Thursday, April 26, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the United Way of Greater Houston, 50 Waugh Drive. This is a great opportunity to learn about loans available for small businesses, including 90% financing loan structure under the SBA 504 Loan Program. Loans » read more

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East End News

Channel 13 highlights East End revitalization.

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Media Promotes East End Street Fest

Ninfa’s on Navigation was the site of the East End Street Fest press conference on April 5.Metro, the Dynamo, the Houston East End Chamber of Commerce, and Houston Rotary joined GEEMD to talk with Houston’s media. Diane Schenke, GEEMD president, Chris Canetti of the Houston Dynamo, George Greanias of Metro, Rick Garcia of Houston Rotary, Francis Dyess, » read more

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A New East End Mural

Congratulations to artist Jesse Sifuentes and Eastwood Academy students for a spectacular new East End mural.
At a public dedication on April 11, Council Member James Rodriguez thanked Jesse Sifuentes, Eastwood Academy students and faculty, and the Clorox Company for their contribution to East End public art. The Clorox Company provided funds for the mural through » read more

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Vote for Livable Centers Public Art

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We’re looking for community input on the public art concepts designed for Sampson and York streets. The $5 million ARRA grant awarded to GEEMD for pedestrian access improvements requires that the District spend 3-5% of grant funds on public » read more

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