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Kevin Vu
Kevin Vu

Government Reporter

Kevin joined Community Impact as the Inner-Loop Government Reporter in 2024. He covers government issues affecting Houston, Bellaire and West University. Previously, Kevin interned at publications such as The Texas Tribune and Fort Worth Report. He graduated from The University of Texas at Austin in May 2024, majoring in journalism with a minor in health communications. When he’s not in city council meetings, Kevin enjoys recipe testing, playing video games and watching new shows.

Latest from Kevin Vu
Cafe EQ Heights is closing its doors after 10 years of service. (Courtesy of EQ Heights)
Cafe EQ Heights closing after 10 years of service
The Reading Brain displays a vibrantly colored, brain-like structure, which generates a visualization of brain activity produced by dyslexic children reading (Courtesy The Health Museum)
The Health Museum acquires new art installation focused on dyslexic reading
Houston Mayor John Whitmire appointed dozens of new department heads in his first year as mayor (Courtesy HOPE Local 123)
See all of Houston's new department heads appointed in 2024
Camp Bow Wow, a doggy day care, opened its first location in Bellaire on Dec. 14 (Courtesy of Camp Bow Wow)
Camp Bow Wow opens as new doggy day care in Bellaire
Bellaire Public Works has been using the 5808 S. Rice Ave. location since November 2023. (Kevin Vu/Community Impact)
Bellaire begins steps to purchase new public works facility
Panang curry is a type of red Thai curry that is thick, salty and sweet. (Courtesy of Ar-Haan Thai)
Ar-Haan Thai cooks up authentic Thai cuisine on West Holcombe
Houston Mayor John Whitmire announced Dec. 13 that he would visit the Washington Corridor to crack down on noise complaints and club violations. (Cassandra Jenkins/Community Impact)
Houston officials crack down on Washington Avenue Corridor activity
Fielding's River Oaks is the first Fielding's restaurant in Houston. (Courtesy Fielding's Culinary Group)
Fielding's Culinary Group opens first Houston-area restaurant in River Oaks
Levy Park is located in Upper Kirby. (Courtesy Levy Park)
Upper Kirby TIRZ FY2025-29 capital budget to focus on road infrastructure
125,000 new water usage reading equipments have been installed in the city of Houston. (Courtesy of Houston Public Works)
Houston Public Works installs 125,000 new water usage meters
Bellaire's wastewater treatment plant was deemed as "too old" and "inoperable" after a study by HDR Engineering showed that it was at the end of its life cycle. (Courtesy city of Bellaire)
Houston engineering firm recommends Bellaire to decommission wastewater treatment plant, found to be too old
The Taco Stand will open in Montrose in 2025. (Rendering courtesy of The Taco Stand)
The Taco Stand to open new location in Montrose in 2025
Art of Soccer features 3-foot fiberglass soccer balls designed by local artists. (Courtesy Harris County-Houston Sports Authority)
'Art of Soccer' campaign returns ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026
Method Pilates offers classes focusing on innovative strength training techniques. (Kevin Vu/Community Impact)
4 fitness studios that opened in the Heights, River Oaks and Montrose in the last year
Plank to Pikes Pilates open-level classes that blend Pilates-inspired movements with strength training. (Kevin Vu/Community Impact)
5 fitness-related businesses that opened in Bellaire, Meyerland and West University in 2024
Bellaire has two propositions on the Nov. 5 election ballot related to water and stormwater infrastructure. (Cassandra Jenkins/Community Impact)
Bellaire officials to host public workshop on wastewater treatment plant
Crux Climbing Center plans on expanding in Houston on October 2025 (Courtesy Crux Climbing Center)
Austin-based Crux Climbing set to expand to Houston in 2025
Houston officials are debating bringing the firefighter union contract back to the negotiation table, which was originally approved in June. (Cassandra Jenkins/Community Impact)
Houston City Council considers making changes to 180-day firefighter misconduct policy
A "No Right Turn on Red" sign located at Bellaire Boulevard and Newcastle Drive (Kevin Vu/Community Impact)
Bellaire residents voice concerns over ‘no right turn on red’ sign at Bellaire, Newcastle intersection
Good on Paper bookstore opened Nov. 1 in the Heights (Courtesy Good on Paper)
Good on Paper bookstore now open in the Heights