Celebrating Mexican culture through colorful art, gifts and literature at Casa Ramirez in the Heights
Casa Ramirez has been part of the Houston community for nearly 40 years. Inside their colorful shop on 19th street in the Heights, you'll find all kinds of colorful gifts, art and books. Ahead of Cinco de Mayo, owner Chrissie Dickerson Ramirez is sharing not only the significance of this holiday, but also how she's continuing the mission of her late husband, Macario. Watch the full interview to learn more about this Houston gem.
Hereโs what youโll find at Vibe Artisan Markets, the largest of its kind in Texas
The husband and wife team behind Vibe Artisan Markets started from humble beginnings. But now, their curated market featuring merchandise from small businesses, creatives and handcrafter artists has now expanded outside of Texas and into Colorado. We caught up with Christina Terry about the upcoming spring market at Post Houston and who and what you'll find there.
Feeling stir crazy? Get out of the house with these social-distancing activities around Houston
HOUSTON โ If youโre sick of zoom calls and feeling a little stir crazy, youโre not alone. Letโs Roam CEO Charlie Harding shared a few fun social-distancing activities we can enjoy right here in Houston. DRIVE-IN MOVIESAWYER YARDS : If youโre looking for a throwback vibe with a modern twist, this is the drive-in for you! THE SHOWBOAT DRIVE-IN THEATER: If youโre looking for a classic and traditional drive-in experience, look no further. Letโs Roam offers a variety of Houston tours filled with fun facts and sights.
Police in one country are using drones to enforce social distancing
Police in Singapore have taken an extraordinary step to ensure people are following social distancing rules. In a 3 1/2-month trial, police have used 22-pound pilotless drones, developed by Israelโs Airobotics, as a way to enforce social distancing and contain the spread of COVID-19, according to Reuters. Airobotics CEO Ran Krauss told Reuters the company is simply helping police maintain normal operations, specifically related to COVID-19. โThe pandemic created a situation where it might be difficult for police to maintain,โ Krauss said. The trial continues on in the social distancing aspect, according to Airobotics, and Krauss said the company is in talks with other cities to deploy drones.