My Southwest District
Street Churros makes roundabout trip to Southwest District
Nguyen family As some Texas transplants say, “I wasn’t born in Texas but I got here as fast as I could,” and the same can be said for Street Churros, a new food [...]
HPD lion dancers preserve tradition with enlivenment ritual
The costumed Chinese lion dance, a vibrant and ancient tradition, is a captivating spectacle that has mesmerized audiences for centuries. The Lion Dance Team of the Houston Police Department is keeping the tradition alive by [...]
Meet the new HPD commander in southwest Houston
Houston Police Department has promoted Samanda Rubin, a Houston native and attorney, as commander of its South Gessner Division, also known as Patrol District 17. Capt. Rubin joined HPD in 2006 and rose to the [...]
Non-profit agency combats domestic abuse of South Asians
Rachna Khare,1st row center; staff & supporters In Sanskrit, the ancient language that sprang from South Asia, “daya” can mean compassion. In Houston, using the word as the name of a local non-profit [...]
Yomie’s shifts the recipe for Asia-tinged sweet drinks
Marco Ling Walking into the Yomie’s Rice x Yogurt store in the Southwest Management District, the customer from New Zealand was already happy before tasting the specialty called purple rice yogurt. “Wow I [...]
Popsicle purveyor’s pink pop-up plays into Barbie popularity
Popfancy Pops’ popsicles may be all-natural, but this month’s theme at the Bellaire Food Street shop features everything plastic and fantastic. The themes at the store at 9393 Bellaire Blvd. change monthly, said owner Chris [...]
Meet our new board member, a Houston Christian University exec
Sandra Mooney, the newest member of the Southwest Management District board of directors and the second woman to serve on the board in its 15-year history, is chief financial officer and chief operating officer of [...]
Korean-inspired delights set tempo at Soho Chicken Houston
Ken Chung Unlike other places in Houston where the sounds of K-pop music draw young professionals and university students at night, the food at Soho Chicken Houston restaurant is a lure that makes [...]
Intricate cakes, coffee, tea & decor glow at Artisan 360
Thy Lu, left, manager Thao Tran The idea of running her own business first occurred to Thy Lu when she was a little girl in her native Vietnam. Surrounded by the aromas and [...]
Richmond Avenue owners see around-the-clock safety improvements
District board members, Council Member Pollard The Richmond Avenue corridor southwest of The Galleria shopping mall has experienced many ups and downs during its 50 years or so as a steadfast location for [...]
