It’s back to school time, and there are plenty of resources to help busy families check multiple items of their to-do lists. Here’s a sampling of upcoming events where you can receive school supplies, health and hygiene services, vaccinations, groceries and other cool giveaways free of charge. Mayor’s Back 2 School Fest August 11…
Help Us Help You: New Digital Media Request Form
In an effort to better serve our local business owners and community stakeholders, we have created a user-friendly digital media request form. This form will help us publicize community events and support local businesses by providing event promotion and social media coverage for received requests. Your form submission will be promoted on Hobby District’s social…
Can It: Combating Litter Together to Improve Our Community
You probably know that litter is an eyesore and a serious environmental concern, but it’s also particularly damaging to small business owners. Trash that is improperly disposed of detracts from a neighborhood’s aesthetic appeal, which can affect both residential and commercial property values and may avert potential residents or business owners from considering the area….
Jet Tech – Summer Aviation Maintenance Camp
Aviation Institute of Maintainence is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved Airframe & Powerplant school in the Hobby District hosting a summer Jet Tech program. This 1-week aviation learning experience is designed to introduce high school seniors, juniors and 2018 grads to the aviation industry from the technical side. Camp participants work on real aviation…
H-GAC Announces the Gulf Coast Regional Tow and Go™ Program
HOUSTON – The Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) announced today the launch of the Gulf Coast Regional Tow and Go™ Program, which provides no-cost towing for vehicles that break down from mechanical failure while traveling within the City of Houston on freeways with camera coverage. The regional quick clearance program will expand next into Harris County…
Red, White & Boom!
Houston has no shortage of options for celebrating 4th of July, whether you’re looking for family activities or a night out on the town. Throw on some red, white and blue and check out all the awesome events going on around the city. From fireworks displays, concerts and barbecues to parades and bar specials, don’t…
Heart for Hobby: Executive Director’s HPD Experience Guides Strategy on Crime
The safety and well-being of a community is integral to its growth and success, and no one knows that better than our Executive Director, Jerry Lowry, whose work in the public and private sector includes many years in law enforcement and security. Prior to joining the Hobby Area District’s staff, Jerry worked for 15 years…
Keyur Amin, Hobby Area District Board Member
We’re proud of the diverse experiences and backgrounds of our board members, because we know how important representation is for our business owners and Hobby Area residents. This month we want people to get to know more about Keyur Amin, who runs his family-owned Gateway Ace Hardware store and is working hard in his first…
Aviation Day Camp, June 25
Join us on June 25th for a full day of fun at the 1940 Air Terminal Museum. Students will learn the principles of flight and aviation history. Camp will be from 10am-3pm with a behind the scenes tour of the Museum including the Hobby Airport control tower. Students will get up close and personal with…
Summer Camps and Activities in the Hobby Area District
Summer is almost here, which means sun, fun, and—if you have children—the need to find entertaining and educational activities to fill those long, school-free days. To help out, we’ve put together a list of upcoming opportunities in or near the District, along with contact information for each organization. BakerRipley’s Leaders Day Camp BakerRipley offers day…