A QWICK Staffing Solution Linking Freelance Hospitality Professionals with Available Restaurant Shifts
A big problem during and after the pandemic is staffing issues. Most stores and restaurants have "now hiring" signs in their window. Well, there is a โQWICKโ solution linking hospitality workers to available shifts, and it is a win-win for workers and businesses alike.
Thousands of residents outraged by new storage facility in the Heights
HOUSTON โ Big Tex Storage is slated to move into Houston Heights and some residents are not happy about it. Heights residents are protesting the seven-story building project, one of the tallest buildings in Houston Heights, located on 11th Street near Studewood. Big Tex also operates storage facilities in Houston: River Oaks, Garden Oaks, Montrose. Our Heights facility will bring a first-class storage experience to the Heights neighborhood. Statement from Abbie Kamin, Houston City Council Member (District C):As a City with no zoning, we need stronger neighborhood protections.
5 things for Houstonians to know for Thursday, Dec. 31
Here are things to know for Thursday, Dec. 31:1. At 12:24 p.m., the sheriffโs office received a call of a reported inbound aircraft emergency, officials said. The flight was en route from Jackson, Mississippi to Houston before being diverted to Louisiana, according to deputies. Turner says he plans to receive COVID-19 vaccine next weekHouston Mayor Sylvester Turner said Wednesday that he is scheduled to receive the COVID-19 vaccine next week. At Wednesdayโs news conference, Turner emphasized the importance of getting vaccinated and the impact leaders can make in their communities.
Monolith appears in Houston neighborhood
Monolith in the Houston Heights area on the corner of 11th and Beverly. HOUSTON โ Houstonians in one neighborhood are baffled by the appearance of a silver monolith, similar to those discovered around the world. Residents told KPRC 2 that it showed up in the area about a week ago. โI was surprised,โ one resident told KPRC. The first monolith was discovered in San Juan County, Utah on Nov. 18, with several European countries and Africa having reported several similar monoliths.
Check out these 8 stunning sculptures in Houston Heights before theyโre gone
With a mission to create an outdoor public exhibition, TRUE NORTH, a Heights Boulevard sculpture project, collaborated with notable Texas artists to construct eight sculptures in the Houston Heights community. The project including sculptures representative of regional works of contemporary art is located alongside the esplanadeโs jogging trails. The eight sculpture exhibit features unique works including a carbon sink, dodecahedron, wind vane and weather station and more. โTRUE NORTHโs mission is to organize an outdoor public exhibition on the esplanade of Heights Boulevard โ representative of regional works of contemporary art โ for the enjoyment of our community and visitors and to advance the understanding and appreciation of art,โ the Houston Heights Association states on its website. Houstonians are welcomed to explore the diverse works through December.
Century-old Houston Heights home offers versatility and 21st-century features for nearly $1.7M
On this tour, were visiting a century-old Houston Heights home thats on the market for $1,679,900. Welcome to 1817 Cortlandt Street, a traditional two-story abode from the 1920s sporting 21st-century features. The single-family home sits on a .15-acre lot and offers over 4,000 square feet of versatile living space. Check out the photos below, courtesy of HAR:For more details on this Lone Star property, click here. 1817 Cortlandt Street (HAR)1817 Cortlandt Street (HAR)1817 Cortlandt Street (HAR)1817 Cortlandt Street (HAR)1817 Cortlandt Street (HAR)1817 Cortlandt Street (HAR)1817 Cortlandt Street (HAR)1817 Cortlandt Street (HAR)1817 Cortlandt Street (HAR)1817 Cortlandt Street (HAR)1817 Cortlandt Street (HAR)1817 Cortlandt Street (HAR)1817 Cortlandt Street (HAR)1817 Cortlandt Street (HAR)1817 Cortlandt Street (HAR)1817 Cortlandt Street (HAR)1817 Cortlandt Street (HAR)1817 Cortlandt Street (HAR)1817 Cortlandt Street (HAR)1817 Cortlandt Street (HAR)1817 Cortlandt Street (HAR)
Heights resident says neighborhood dead-end has turned into a garbage dumping ground
HOUSTON A resident of the Heights neighborhood in Houston said her a dead-end in her neighborhood has been a dumping ground for garbage that isnt welcome. She said the garbage is creating a hazard for reisdents who live nearby but said she is struggling to be heard. Cheri Goodwin lives near Maxroy Street and Hurst Street in the Heights. "There's these big beautiful trees and a lovely little park area, and as I walk down [Hurst Street]...I could see [sofas]!" She hopes the garbage will be cleaned up and that it is maintained.
RECRUITING: Houston Heights' Alvarez verbals to UTEP
HOUSTON - The heartbeat of the Houston Heights women's hoops team is heading to UTEP. "The relationship I have built with the coaches & team over the past several months really made UTEP feel like home," Heights point guard Gracelynn Alvarez, who verbally committed to the Miners on Sunday, said. Alvarez was a key part to Heights posting an impressive 26-9 overall record and going 11-1 in district play last season. In fact, the Alvarez family built their own basketball court from the ground up in their backyard. "I've been playing ball since I was four-years-old and I can honestly say this is my passion," Alvarez said.