Ariel Worthy

West University Place officials are considering whether home demolitions affect neighborhood air quality enough to warrant new regulations.

Austin-based burrito chain Cabo Bob’s Burritos will open a Houston location in the Kirby area.

Houston Parks Board announced Ali Flanders Dodson as its new chief advancement officer.

Atlas, a cocktail bar known for its global-themed drinks and speakeasy vibe, has opened its third location in Texas, in the Heights.

The Montrose Redevelopment Authority will conduct an audit of streetlights throughout the neighborhood starting in August.

During the July 22 regular city council meeting, Mayor John Whitmire said that the city’s Office of Emergency Management will open 112 sites to operate as cooling centers, including libraries, multiservice centers and community centers.

Mangum Manor Park in District C will receive $314,000 from the funding. District C council member Joe Panzarella said the repairs have been a long time coming.

In the spring, West U officials requested feedback from residents on proposed layouts and equipment for the city’s recreation center.

Located in District C, the project will replace or rehabilitate the bridge on West 15th St. between Beall St. and Dian St. as part of TxDOT’s Off-System Bridge Program, which funds improvements to bridges that are not part of the state highway system.

Gulf Coast Cosmo Comics is a Black-owned comic book shop in the Third Ward that hosts monthly community events, and focuses on representation.