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Although it may be closed for the time being, the River Oaks Theatre and its illustrious history in the city of Houston will still be celebrated when the theater turns 83 years old on Nov. 20. (Staff photo)
Public invited to Nov. 20 birthday party for River Oaks Theatre
Trattoria Sofia, the newest concept from Berg Hospitality Group, is slated to open Nov. 26 at 911 W. 11th St., Houston, offering what owners say will be rustic Italian food in a romantic setting. (Courtesy Kirsten Gilliam)
UPDATED: Trattoria Sofia to bring rustic Italian food to the Heights starting Nov. 26
Sidewalk maintenance in Houston largely falls to individual property owners, leading to varying sidewalk quality across the city. (Shawn Arrajj/Community Impact Newspaper)
Facing funding challenges, city looks for sidewalk fixes
The Houston-based nonprofit Expedition Balance gives veterans an opportunity to gather for multiday outdoor retreats focused on mental health and self-care. Veterans do not have to live in Houston to join. (Photos courtesy Expedition Balance)
Expedition Balance uses yoga, meditation to help veterans unwind
Idle Hands, a popular bar on Rainey Street in Austin, made its Houston debut Nov. 10 in the Montrose Collective at 910 Westheimer Road, Houston, offering tropical vibes and Caribbean craft cocktails. (Courtesy Idle Hands via Facebook)
Popular Austin bar Idle Hands now open in Montrose in Houston
A community benefits agreement has been approved between the city of Houston and Rice Management Co., paving the way for a series of infrastructure improvements surrounding the upcoming Ion tech hub in Midtown. (Courtesy Rice Management Co.)
Houston City Council approves community benefits agreement tied to Ion District
The River Oaks District is an open-air dining, shopping and entertainment district that can be found on Westheimer Road in Houston. (Courtesy River Oaks District)
10 new concepts recently opened, coming soon to River Oaks District by mid-2022
An estate sale is being planned for the iconic Sixth Ward neighborhood restaurant Patrenella's, which closed in May 2020. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Public to get chance to buy piece of longtime Sixth Ward restaurant
A nurse at Nueva Casa De Amigos in Houston administers a Pfizer coronavirus vaccine to a child on Nov. 5. (Shawn Arrajj/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston Health Department begins administering pediatric coronavirus vaccines
The Greater Houston LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce is hosting a food drive Dec. 10 to raise donations for LGBTQ seniors in need. (Courtesy The Greater Houston LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce)
Houston-area chamber of commerce hosting holiday food drive for LGBTQ seniors
An Oct. 31 fire has forced the closure of the Washington Corridor bar Henderson Heights, but owner Megan Long said she is hopeful to be able to rebuild and reopen within the next five months. (Courtesy Henderson Heights)
After fire ravages bar, Henderson Heights looks to rebuild in Houston's Washington Corridor
The owners behind Grinder's Coffee Bar and CBD Apothecary on Kirby Drive are preparing to open a new concept in January that officials said will explore natural cannabis derivatives and hemp-infused coffee. (Courtesy Grinder's Coffee Bar)
Team behind Grinder's Coffee Bar to open new lounge, dispensary concept on Shepherd Drive
With all early voting centers reporting, both Houston ISD board races covering parts of the Heights, River Oaks and Montrose are heading for runoff elections in December. (Community Impact staff)
UPDATE: Two local races for the Houston ISD board of trustees headed to runoff elections
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UPDATE: Sue Deigaard, Caroline Walter poised for runoff in race for Houston ISD District V
The Atlanta-based and Hong Kong-inspired Tin Drum Asian Kitchen plans to open its first Houston-area location in the Washington Corridor in early 2022. (Courtesy Heidi Geldhauser)
Tin Drum Asian Kitchen to open first Houston location on Shepherd Drive
Redistricting maps bring shifts in representation to Houston
Nine chefs will compete in the Houston Risotto Festival to raise money for Second Servings of Houston. (Courtesy International Risotto Festival)
7 events to check out this fall in the Heights, River Oaks and Montrose area
Work is slated to begin Nov. 1 on the first of two phases for a project connecting the MKT Trail to the White Oak Trail in the Heights. (Courtesy city of Houston)
Construction to start Nov. 1 on MKT Trail extension in the Heights
Dustin and Addie Teague are celebrating the 5-year anniversary of the River Oaks-based Relish Restaurant & Bar. (Courtesy Relish Restaurant & Bar)
Relish Restaurant & Bar celebrates 5 years in River Oaks, plans renovations
Artist Joni Zavitsanos is looking to bring faces to the names of those who died as a result of the coronavirus pandemic with her exhibit that will be on display through Jan. 31. (Courtesy Joni Zavitsanos)
Commemorative COVID-19 exhibit opens at The Health Museum