GUIDE: 15 murals to check out around Houston and the stories behind them

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GUIDE: 15 murals to check out around Houston and the stories behind them

By Sofia Gonzalez, George Wiebe, Shawn Arrajj | 11:03 AM May 4, 2022 CDT
Updated 11:03 AM May 4, 2022 CDT

The eighth part of the Gulfton Story Trail series, "Harvey," depicts a woman in a meditative state facing a swirl of blue colors meant to inspire feelings of hope for the future. (Shawn Arrajj/Community Impact Newspaper)

Over the years, muralists have added their creations throughout local neighborhoods in Houston from the Art Alley at Sawyer Yards to the many murals of Westheimer Road in Montrose to the Gulfton Story Trail.

This noncomprehensive guide explores just a few of the many murals that can be found throughout Houston. Sources include www.houstonmuralmap.com and interviews with local artists.

By Sofia Gonzalez

By George Wiebe

Reporter, Bellaire/Meyerland/West University

George joined Community Impact Newspaper in December 2021 after graduating with a degree in journalism from Southern Illinois University's College of Mass Communication and Media Arts.

By Shawn Arrajj

Senior Editor

Shawn is an editor for Houston's Inner Loop editions, including in the Heights-River Oaks-Montrose and Bellaire-Meyerland-West University communities. He has been with Community Impact for more than 11 years, previously serving as editor for the company's Cy-Fair edition. His past work has covered a variety of topics, including the 2018 Harris County flood-control bond referendum, the lack of affordable housing in Houston and the city's efforts to diversify its transportation options.

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GUIDE: 15 murals to check out around Houston and the stories behind them

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