On the corner of Willowbend and South Post Oak is one of Houston’s best South American eateries. Peru Gourmet offers unique and flavorful dishes inspired by Peruvian classics from owners Franz Bardeles and Fransciso Banich. Originally from Lima, they opened The restaurant 5 years ago to share their love of Peruvian food, and have been [...]
The Houston Health Department and its agency partners are announcing the schedule for sites offering free COVID-19 tests the week of Aug. 3, 2020. Houston Health Department The department offers free drive-thru testing at two mega sites in Houston, located at Delmar Stadium and Butler Stadium. Each site is open Monday-Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. or until [...]
By Christina Autry With over 50,000 Colombian-Americans living in Houston, our metropolitan area has become a fantastic place to find Colombia’s signature dish: the Bandeja Paisa. Parrilla Colombiana, a restaurant in the Brays Oaks Management District, is no exception. A visit to this hidden gem reveals a menu representing Colombia and Latin America, with a [...]
HPD Southwest Division Virtual PIP Meeting We miss being in the community room with our District K residents. We hope you are well and in good spirits. COVID-19, unfortunately has limited our ability to hold public gatherings and meetings. This has affected our monthly Community PIP Meetings. As we adapt to [...]
Mayor Sylvester Turner and members of Houston City Council today passed the City's Small Business Economic Relief Program (SBERP), which will be funded with $15 million of the City's allocated CARES Act 2020 funds. The program is for small businesses that are most in financial need and exhibit a moderate to high likelihood of surviving [...]
Mayor Sylvester Turner joined representatives from Shell Oil and the Houston Food Bank to announce details of this year's push to help children and families successfully prepare for the new school year. The 10th Annual Mayor’s Back to School Fest presented by Shell on will take place on Friday and Saturday, August 7-8, 2020 in the [...]
During these difficult times we too are adversely affected, though temporarily closed, we are offering free programs and services online throughout the week to keep the members of our community mentally and physically fit. We have held more than 150 online classes /webinars since March 24th with overwhelming participation (Flyer attached for your reference). The [...]
PPP & Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Overview Has your business been affected by COVID-19? Eligible small businesses can apply for both programs. Learn the basics of each program and how to apply. Tuesday, July 28, 2020: 11:00am to 12:00pm CST CLICK HERE TO JOIN Thursday, July 30, 2020: 11:00am to 12:00pm CST CLICK HERE TO JOIN PPP Loan [...]
This is a reminder of the Elections Administrator Virtual Town Hall that will take place tomorrow, July 24 at 4:30 pm: https://www.facebook.com/events/284367476320727/ We must be vigilant in protecting the right to vote and the integrity of our elections. That is why we are creating an independent, non-partisan Harris County Office of Elections Administration that focuses exclusively [...]
It is time to register for supplies or to volunteer at the Mayor's Back 2 School Fest presented by Shell. The City has partnered with the Houston Food Bank to distribute food, masks, backpacks, and school supplies for Houston-area elementary students and their families. Event Details Date: Friday and Saturday, August 7-8, 2020 Time: 8 a.m. – [...]
