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August 25, 2023
For information, contact us at 713-229-0900
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GNMD will be closed
Monday, September 4, 2023
Greater Northside Management District will be closed on Monday, September 4, 2023, for the Labor Day holiday.
If you have a non-emergency matter, you may reach Rebecca Reyna at
281-914-0652 OR Anibeth Turcios at 713-514-3146 and leave a message.
- For All Emergencies, call 911
- For Non-Emergencies, call 713-884-3131
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Have a safe holiday from the GNMD Team!
Rebecca Reyna, Anibeth Turcios,
Carlos Espinoza, Pamela Guerra,
Bianca Gavarrete and Ginger Bertrand
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Sponsor the October 7th Tour de Northside
and Northside Festival
Sponsorship deadline: September 30
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Click here to view sponsorship opportunities. (Tour de Northside sponsorships must be received by Sat., 9/30/2023, to place your logo on the commemorative T-shirt.)
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Click here to register for the Tour de Northside.
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Click here to become a vendor for the Northside Art Market.
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Backpack distribution at M.D. Anderson
Family YMCA, Sat., August 26, 10 a.m. - noon
By registration only
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Take a tour of Saint Arnold Brewing Company
Sat., 8/26, with a Spanish-speaking guide
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Would you like to take a free tour of Saint Arnold Brewing Company with a Spanish-speaking guide? Spanish tours will occur at 2 p.m., 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. tomorrow (August 26). You will learn about the brew process and the history of Saint Arnold during this fun tour. And, you are encouraged to ask questions!
Spanish tours are conducted on the last Saturday of the month at 2 p.m., 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.
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Left: Saint Arnold Brewing Company Beer Garden.
Above: Emy, the Spanish-speaking tour guide.
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Vote daily for Woodland Park through Sept. 18 | |
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Woodland Park is one of nine parks nationwide chosen as a finalist to win $75,000 in a contest supported by the National Recreation and Park Association’s Perk Your Park program that is sponsored by Niagara.Bottling.
Woodland Park needs your help. Vote for Woodland Park every day until September 18. The park with the most votes will win it all! Tell your friends. Tell your neighbors. Tell your family.
Click here and scroll down to Woodland Park Nature Preserve to vote daily.
This grant will help start a restoration project that includes removing invasive species, enhancing species diversity, improving bank stabilization and increasing filtration of stormwater runoff.
In addition, trees will be planted during a community event that will educate volunteers on the importance of riparian ecosystems and the promotion of natural parks in local neighborhoods.
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Mobile Farmer's Market
Tues., August 29, 4 - 7 p.m.
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Attend Thrive Workshop #1
Tues., August 29, 6:30 - 8 p.m.
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Supporting small businesses in the Greater Northside area fosters economic growth, helps them thrive and enables them to pivot in changing environments. Business development, through continuous learning, networking and skill-building, plays a vital role in the success of small businesses.
Whiile the businesses selected by this program have been chosen, we encourage all applicants to attend this workshop.
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Apply to be a Youth Ambassador
Deadline: Tues., September 5, 2023
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The Mayor of Houston's Office of Education and Youth Engagement is looking for Houston youth who are interested in championing change by participating in the decision-making of the city, contributing to community projects and lending their voices to represent youth experiences.
Young people in the City of Houston area, ages 13 to 18, are eligible to apply for the ambassadorship. The application deadline is Tuesday, September 5.
Click here for more information and to apply.
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Register for Futbolito in the City
being held at M.D. Anderson Family YMCA
Thursdays, 9/7 - 10/5, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
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Futbolito in the City powered by Shell Energy provides free soccer programming and free play to youth in the Greater Houston area.
The Houston Dynamo FC and the Houston Dash will provide free coaching for kids ages 6 to 14 for 90 minutes once a week for 10 weeks (split into two five-week sessions).
This program uses the power of soccer to enable youth to pursue their interest in playing the sport and gain new skills at zero cost to their families.
The program has partnered with the Mayor's Office of Gang Prevention and Intervention to ensure a safe space for kids to play. Participants will have the opportunity to receive prizes including Dynamo FC/Dash gear, tickets, autographs and the chance to meet Dynamo FC/Dash players.
Click here to register and to join the fun!
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9/11 Heroes Run
Sat., September 9 @ 8 a.m.
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The 9/11 Heroes Run unites communities internationally with the goal to never forget the sacrifices of the heroes of September 11th and the wars since: veteran, first responder, civilian and military.
Help raise awareness and honor the fallen by participating in the 9/11 Heroes Run on Saturday, September 9, at 8 a.m. at Houston City Hall.
Click here for more information and to register.
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Help sponsor the Ninth Annual Jensen Jubilee
Fall Festival being held on Sat., October 21
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The Ninth Annual Jensen Jubilee Fall Festival will be held on Saturday, October 21, 2023. This project promotes and engages the Eastex/Jensen Community to help develop and sustain educational and economic empowerment.
For more information, call 713.697.0933 or send an email to jensenjubilee@gmail.com.
Checks should be made payable to Houston Northeast CDC (memo field: Jensen Jubilee) and mailed to: Attn: Jensen Jubilee Committee
Houston Northeast CDC
9126 Jensen Dr.
Houston, TX 77093
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Art on the Avenue
Nov. 2 & 4, Spring Street Studios
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Art on the Avenue is the biggest silent auction of local art in Houston, and a great place to buy art!
Featuring work from more than 250 local Houston artists each year, the event benefits Avenue's work to build and preserve affordable housing and revitalize distressed neighborhoods while supporting local artists.
Click here to purchase tickets and sponsorships.
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Mandatory water use restrictions start August 27 | |
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The City of Houston entered Stage Two of the City's Drought Contingency Plan, effective August 27, 2023. Stage Two was triggered due to intense heat combined with a significant drop in annual rainfall. This resulted in greater water use and dried up the soil, leading to an increase in water leaks, which can impact water pressures.
The Stage Two designation of the Drought Contingency Plan applies to the entire City, including systems that are supplied by groundwater only.
Stage Two drought response imposes the following mandatory water use restrictions:
Limit outdoor watering to twice a week between the hours of 7 p.m. and 5 a.m. with the following schedule:
- Sundays and Thursdays for single-family residential customers with even-numbered street addresses.
- Saturdays and Wednesdays for single-family residential customers with odd-numbered street addresses.
- Tuesdays and Fridays for all other customers.
Any outdoor water use that results in city water leaving the customer's property by drainage onto adjacent properties or public or private roadways or streets or gutters shall be unlawful.
Any water customer who violates these watering times will be issued a written warning for a first-time violation. Any subsequent violations are subject to a fine up to $2,000 for each occurrence of the offense (Section 54.001 of the Texas Local Government Code).
Read more...
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Trash pickup to occur on Labor Day | |
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There will be NO INTERRUPTION to the garbage, tree waste and recycling collection service on the Labor Day holiday (Monday, September 4, 2023).
Please note that all drop-off facilities and administrative offices will be closed on this date.
Click here for more information about Houston's Solid Waste Management Department and their services.
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Call 311 to report a water main break | |
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Houston is experiencing an increase in water main breaks due to the intense heat and the drop in annual rainfall. This causes water lines to shift and leak.
Please call 311 to report water leaks or when a leak worsens.
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Stay safe during hurricane season | |
Hurricane season began on June 1 and ends on November 30. Are you ready? We hope these preparedness guidelines will help you. | |
Support businesses in the Greater Northside | |
Dine in the Northside
during Houston Restaurant Weeks
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Houston’s most anticipated foodie event of the year runs through Labor Day, September 4, 2023. The event raises necessary funds for the Houston Food Bank.
Click here for an extensive list of the most popular restaurants that are participating and serving specially priced, multi-course prix fixe menus for brunch ($25), lunch ($25) or dinner ($39 or $55), available for dine-in and take-out.
Restaurants in the Greater Northside participating in this event are:
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Greater Northside businesses selected as
Houston Chronicle Best of the Best 2023
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Six Greater Northside Management District businesses were recently voted by Houstonians as the Best of the Best 2023 in Houston!
The categories, winners and their Greater Northside locations are listed below:
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Visit Wild Oats in the Houston Farmers Market | |
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Have you tried the chicken fried steak at Wild Oats in the Houston Farmers Market? Tanji Patton gave it her stamp of approval on her show "Good Taste with Tanji."
Tanji said, "Wild Oats takes Texas pride to a whole new level—virtually every dish has Lone Star roots. This lively eatery is right next door to the newly revamped Houston Farmers Market, where chefs stroll through the market every day selecting fresh ingredients to put on your plate.
"Wild Oats’ claim to fame is the extra-crispy chicken-fried steak smothered in mashed potatoes and jalapeño bacon gravy. Some say it’s the best in the state."
Click here for Wild Oats' chicken-fried steak recipe!
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Congratulations, El Bollilo Bakery,
on your 25th anniversary!
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El Bolillo Bakery began in 1998 as a small Mexican bakery on Airline Drive in the Greater Northside. Over time, the bakery became popular due to its great customer service and hundreds of fresh and traditional Latin pastries available daily.
The business soon outgrew the small building, and construction began for a bigger bakery across the street at 2517 Airline Drive.
Today the bakery has three locations, including the Airline Drive location and locations in the Gulfgate and Pasadena areas.
Click here for more information about El Bolillo.
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Coming to the Northside:
The Learning Experience, 1915 Airline Dr
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An application for a walkable development in the Greater Northside Management District, The Learning Experience at 1915 Airline Drive, has been approved by the City of Houston Planning Commission. The development aligns with the City of Houston’s desire to encourage walkable development and pedestrian activity and create interest along the streetscape.
Access to the development will be on the side of Robbie Street. The exits off the property will be on the side of Louise Street and on the rear of Tyler Street. By not having an entry off of Airline Drive, vehicles will not have to slow down or stop traffic to get into the school.
The development utilizes design elements such as bicycle parking, planters, street furniture, screening elements and cantilevers to enhance the pedestrian realm. The goal of the project is to promote outdoor activity and engagement.
#CheckOutNorthside #GreaterHeights #NewDevelopmentNorthside
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About Greater Northside Management District | |
The Greater Northside Management District's Butterfly Pocket Park on Fulton won the award for On-the-Ground Projects Under $500K in the 2020 Houston-Galveston Area Council Parks and Natural Areas Award Program. Each year, H-GAC honors projects that serve as models for planning and implementation for parks and natural areas in the region. | |
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