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December 22, 2025, Update
For information, contact us at 713-229-0900
| | Holiday closure Dec. 24, 2025 - Jan. 1, 2026 | |
GNMD will be closed on these dates:
Wednesday, December 24, 2025,
thru Thursday, January 1, 2026
If you have a non-emergency matter, you may reach Anibeth Turcios at 713-514-3146 and leave a message.
- For All Emergencies, call 911
- For Non-Emergencies, call 713-884-3131
Have a safe holiday from the GNMD Team!
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Happy Holidays
from Greater Northside Management District
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See the Grinch
at The Houston Farmers Market
December 22 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
He came with a scowl.
He came with a stare.
He showed up at the market... yes, he's there!
Photos are encouraged.
Holiday cheer is optional!
This is a free event!
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Enjoy the holidays
at Saint Arnold Brewing Company
December 22 and 23
Here's the schedule for each day:
- Free pictures with Santa - 1 to 4 p.m.
- Shop Local Market - 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- DJ Blue Christmas Yacht Club - noon to 4 p.m.
- Moonlight Tattoos - 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Houston Food Bank Bowl Sale & Activation - noon to 5 p.m.
- Gulf Coast Brass Band - 1 to 4 p.m.
- Christmas Face Painting with Sandra Ruiz - 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Mariachi Estrella de Mi Tierra from Klein Collins High School - 4 to 5 p.m.
| | Road closures affecting the area | | | The following road closures are slated to occur until 3 p.m. on Tuesday, December 23:
Southbound Connector Ramp To IH-610 North Loop - 2 Inside Lane(s)
Closed daily from 9 a.m.to 3 p.m., Tuesday, December 16, to Tuesday, December 23
Exit IH-610 West to N Main St. make a U-turn and then enter main lanes to access
Westbound from Kirkpatrick to Homestead Rd - 2 Outside Lane(s)
Closed daily from 9 a.m.to 3 p.m., Wednesday, December 17, to Tuesday, December 23
Did you know? Houston Transtar provides real-time updates on road closures in the Houston area.
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Support our Greater Northside businesses
during the holidays!
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2520 Airline Dr, Houston, TX 77009
(713) 862-8866
Visit this lively outdoor marketplace offering produce, spices and herbs plus a Mexican-food grocery section and vendors selling housewares.
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4400 North Fwy, Houston, TX 77022
(713) 692-6131
From savoring delicious local eats to finding trusted services, Northline Commons is designed to make every visit easy, enjoyable and connected. Here, shopping, dining and everyday life come together in one dynamic location.
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5402 - 5598 North Fwy, Houston, TX 77076
(610) 215-7939
Northtown Plaza is an open-air shopping center featuring national and regional retailers including El Rancho Supermercado, City Gear, dd’s Discounts, Hibbett Sports, WSS Shoes and a Mexican buffet.
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2503 Link Rd, Houston, TX 77009
(713) 880-8906
Discover an international, women-owned co-op! Shop art prints, vintage gems, leather goods, gourmet treats and textiles home decor. Plus, get creative with their hands-on workshops!
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1020 Studewood St, Houston, TX 77008
Baked goods--always fresh, always tasty!
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1020 Studewood St, Houston, TX 77008
Discover an international, women-owned co-op! Shop art prints, vintage gems, leather goods, gourmet treats and textiles home decor. Plus, get creative with their hands-on workshops!
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1028 Studewood St, Houston, TX 77008
(713) 864-4574
You name it, Davis can frame it! The shop also sells art prints, paintings, vintage maps and mirrors. Family owned and operated since 1956.
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6006 North Fwy, Houston, TX 77076
(713) 694-5570
Gallery Furniture’s original flagship North Freeway location hosts over 100,000 square feet of showroom space. Say hello to owner Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale at the front desk, enjoy a free snack and shop an incredible selection of quality Made in America furniture for every room in your cherished home.
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2201 Airline Dr, Houston, TX 77009
(713) 880-4800
Houston Dairymaids features mostly American-made cheeses and highlights Texas cheeses. Cheese is cut and wrapped fresh daily.
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4721 N Main St, Houston, TX 77009
(832) 314-4443
A neighborhood kitchen where the ovens stay hot Thursday - Monday. Grab-and-go or stay awhile, the pantry is stocked, the pastry case is full, and the hot line turns out breakfast, lunch and comforting seasonal dinners made from scratch with ingredients you can actually trust.
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3116 Houston Ave #6736, Houston, TX 77009
(713) 869-7600
Shop featuring 100,000 books ranging from current to long out-of-print titles. Hosts events on its patio and sells, buys and trades (books only).
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La Canasta Mexican Imports
4111 Airline Dr, Houston, TX 77022
Phone: (713) 814-8949
La Canasta Imports brings the cultural richness of Mexico to the U.S. through handicrafts and consumer products that connect all Mexicans who had to leave their beloved country.
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6360 Airline Dr, Houston, TX 77076
(713) 694-4088
Family owned and operated business that offers quality, name brands and excellent customer service. Western apparel includes jackets, shirts, hats, boots and belts.
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5802 Fulton St, Houston, TX 77009
(713) 842-7188
Both the Houston Press and the Houston Chronicle recently featured holiday drinks at the Monkey's Tail. The Monkey’s Tail is a funky and modern bar with cold beer, fun and fresh cocktails, and easy-going grub like tacos, chips and queso.
Picture by Lorretta Ruggiero
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3933 N Main St, Houston, TX 77009
(713) 623-1549
NEWGeneration Golf fuses art, music, pop culture and nostalgia into golf instruction. The instruction is provided in a setting that everyone can enjoy and connect with from all ethnicities, demographics and walks of life.
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5117 N Main St, Houston, TX 77009
(713) 485-4791
New Roots Landscaping creates landscapes using local plant knowledge and superior design skills. They also can incorporate hardscaping into your design, such as patios and walkways, trellises and arbors, water features, and irrigation and sprinkler systems.
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1504 Airline Dr, Houston, TX 77009
(713) 802-2000
Pinkerton's Barbecue has grown into one of Texas' best BBQ joints and has been recognized on Texas Monthly's Top 50 BBQ Joints list from 2017 to 2024. Pinkerton’s has been featured on the Travel Channel, Food Network and Cooking Channel.
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2426 Airline Dr, Houston, TX 77009
(713) 863-9618
Proud distributor of authentic Mexican produce, including a wide selection of Mexican candies, piñatas, handcrafts, Mexican soft drinks, herbs, dry peppers, meats, restaurant supplies, Michelada Mix “El Rey de la Michelada” and much more.
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1133 E 11th St, Houston, TX 77009
(832) 767-6586
Republic blends the precision and efficiency of ready-made boots with the quality, character and soul of custom craftsmanship. This Houston bootshop delivers an immersive experience where visitors can watch custom boots being handcrafted while browsing the collection of ready-made boots and other finely made leather goods.
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3303 N Main St, Houston, TX 77009
(713) 222-6650
Simon's Pharmacy is a family-owned
and -operated business that strives to put the health of patients first with the very best medical care. Simon's offers over-the-counter items; works with select personal injury attorneys; delivers to bedridden, physically disabled and elderly patients; and provides durable medical equipment.
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1141 E 11th St, Houston, TX 77009
(832) 830-8153
We're not just another pet store. We're the world's original bakery for dogs, and we're committed to making the best artisan treats for happier, healthier dogs and cats. Our talented team has our kitchen fired up seven days a week to ensure our pastries are always fresh, imaginative and hand-crafted with the seasonal ingredients dogs crave!
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Do you have a business in the Greater Northside Management District or do you know a great business that we should highlight in our newsletter?
Send us the business name and address!
| | Thank you, Thrive graduate Jessica Uresti | |
Jessica Uresti presents photo collage
to Greater Northside Management District
Jessica Uresti, a Thrive Greater Northside graduate, recently presented a photo collage to GNMD. The collage captures dancers from the Northside Festival against a backdrop that includes a map of the Greater Northside, a Red Line METRORail train, a mural in the Northside, the downtown Houston skyline and verbiage about Moody Park.
Thrive Greater Northside is an economic development program through a partnership between Greater Northside Management District and Avenue CDC to help small businesses thrive. The program provides support to the business community in the Greater Northside and works collectively to promote one another to shine a light on Houston's newest local tourist destination. Graduates of the program were recognized during the Northside Festival in October.
| | | Keep safety at the heart of your celebrations | | |
From late November to mid-January, when families gather, parties are scheduled and travel spikes, safety should be top of mind. The National Safety Council has developed tried-and-true advice to ensure your family remains safe and injury-free throughout the season.
The tips include the following topics:
- Traveling for the holidays
- Decorating safely
- Watching out for fire starters, including candles, fireplaces and turkey fryers
- Avoiding food poisoning
- Giving safe gifts and toys
Click here to review this advice.
| | Help keep the Northside safe | | |
We need your help! If you see something in your community that you believe is against the law, harming your community or feels dangerous, please call and report the incident!
The forms below include Important Numbers and a Phone Call Log. Please use the Phone Call Log to record who you reported the incident to, the reason you made the call, the date and time the incident occurred, and the reference number/response you received. Please include service requests to 311 on the log. This information is helpful if follow-up is needed regarding your call.
If you would like a paper copy of this form or if you have any questions, please call us at 713-229-0900.
Houston 311 connects your issues to the proper departments. It is the first line of defense for non-emergency issues, including potholes, graffiti, broken streetlights, missed trash/recycling, etc. You can also use it to get more information about city programs and services. Available 24/7 by phone or through the mobile app, it connects you to real help with just a tap or call. Click here to download the 311 app on an iPhone. Click here to download the 311 app on an Android phone.
| | Your input is needed regarding Irvinton Village | | |
Irvinton Village/Near Northside Choice Neighborhood Planning Project
The future of Irvinton Village and the Near Northside community is in motion—and your voice matters.
The Houston Housing Authority, in partnership with the City of Houston, LISC Houston, and Avenue CDC, is leading a two-year Choice Neighborhood Planning effort to reimagine and rebuild Irvinton Village in the heart of Near Northside.
As part of this early planning phase, we’re asking residents to let us know what community project they would like to see project team focus on. Please complete this short survey to let us know.
Click here to complete the survey in English.
Para Español, haga clic aquí: https://forms.gle/qBmvgoQ36XrB1TH57
For more information, contact:
Email: NNSChoice@housingforhouston.com
Phone: 713-260-0687
Website: www.nnschoice.com
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Elevate your career
with WorkTexas training programs
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WorkTexas Training Center is a Houston-based nonprofit dedicated to serving the community through education, training and personalized resources to help people get jobs, keep jobs and advance in their careers.
WorkTexas aims to adapt to the ever-changing needs of relevant industries to ensure its students are prepared to enter the workforce and that business partners hire and retain the best talent. WorkTexas is passionate about promoting the value of entry- and middle-skill level work and challenging the misconception that college is the only path to success.
Additionally, WorkTexas is an avid advocate for the increase of the hourly wage for individuals working in the trades. These efforts create a cycle of prosperity for individuals, businesses and the overall economy.
Click here for more information.
| | Houston Police Department | | |
The Houston Police Department is currently hiring for our upcoming academy classes, which are held approximately every two months. The application process takes approximately 90 to 180 days to complete and consists of six phases. Applicants will need to pass each phase of the application process in order to attend an academy class.
Click here for more information.
| | Click here if you are interested in a career with the Houston Fire Department and would like to be notified of upcoming exams. | | Houston made history, and it started with you | | |
From District H Council Member Mario Castillo:
District H said loud and clear that public session should work for working people, not just those who can take off at 2 p.m. on a Tuesday. Six months ago, we pushed for an Evening Public Session pilot so more Houstonians could speak directly to their local representatives, and you showed up.
Our very first evening session packed City Hall with more than 90 speakers and 200 neighbors, proving why access matters. City Council has voted to make Evening Public Session a permanent monthly option for Houston.
Starting in 2026, the City of Houston will hold a 5 p.m. public session on the final Tuesday meeting of each month. Be on the lookout for dates. This opens the doors to more families, students, seniors and workers.
This is about access. This is about fairness. Thank you, District H, for showing what’s possible!
| | 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. | | | | | |
