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More than just a green space, botanic gardens provide an educational experience far beyond just a stroll in the park. The curated plant collections and gardens contribute to research and conservation while also promoting a healthier local ecosystem. Though Houston is an ecologically diverse urban area, it is one of only two major U.S. cities…
The Hobby District is proud to announce that Dover Place Apartments, located at 4137 Dover Avenue, has been designated as a new Blue Star Certified Apartment Complex. The Blue Star program, created as a joint effort between the Houston Police Department and the Houston Apartment Association, helps apartment managers identify and reduce elements of crime in…
Scholarship Packet 2018 Calling all graduating high school seniors through students entering their senior year of college: We’re accepting submissions for the Allen T. Johnson Memorial scholarship, to be awarded in April of 2018. Download this pdf for details on requirements, areas of study, subject matter, the application itself and deadlines (which are fast approaching)….
Sure, an all-expense paid vacation to a tropical island would make a great Spring Break trip, but luckily, our area of Houston offers plenty of day trips to keep kids and families busy during the school break. In an hour or less away from home, it can feel like a whole new world. 1. Learn…
The Houston Public Works Department is conducting a traffic study at the signalized intersections of McKinney at Milby, McKinney at Cullen, and McKinney at Telephone in the Eastwood area. I mentioned in last month’s newsletter that the test period, which began in February, is expected to last 3 to 6 months. The traffic study was…
It’s been a busy 2018 so far in the Hobby Area District. We held our annual State of the District luncheon, set a date for HobbyFest (April 21) and are fully immersed in a Target Industry Study (more on that below). With that in mind, we’d like you to know more about the exciting things…
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. To that end, we’d like to introduce our newest board member, James Brown, who brings leadership and a wealth of knowledge to the District. Tell us a little…
The free family friendly festival is scheduled for April 21, 2018.
Take a look at the video and presentation shown at this year’s State of the District event. HADIST State of The District Video 2018 from ev1pro.com on Vimeo.
Dear neighbors, business owners and friends of the Hobby Area District, It’d be an understatement to say that 2017 was a roller coaster of a year. It started with Super Bowl 51 right here in our own backyard, which was a great debut for Broadway’s streetscape makeover (courtesy of many local and state organizations). As…
