Clashes between police and demonstrators, and isolated criminal acts, have flared in Houston and across the nation in reaction to the death of George Floyd while in police custody in Minneapolis. Fortunately they have not spread to people and property in the Spring Branch Management District as far as we know. But we urge everyone [...]
By JD Herman Situated at the intersection of the Loop 610 and the Katy Freeway, in the MARQ*E entertainment center, hungry Houstonians will find a Spring Branch Management District favorite, Maine-ly Sandwiches. As any New England native will tell you, there is nothing that represents summer more than the ubiquitous lobster roll although, there is [...]
By Dorothy Puch Lillig An early photo of Magdalena Cabrera and daughter Angel Cabrera, now partners in Tacos Dona Lena in SBMD You may have heard of many restaurants closing during the coronavirus pandemic, but Tacos Doña Lena decided to open — for the first time. And, said owner Angel Cabrera, “Spring Branch [...]
By Christina Autry Daniel Marks is continuing the legacy that Custom Car Stereo began in 1976. Specializing in installing electronic additions and making the perfect modifications to old and new cars alike, Marks has taken the reigns of this beloved business for the past four years. Longtime customers may recognize Custom Car Stereo in its [...]
By Christina Autry Having operated group homes for Houston adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD) since 1985, Vita Living, Inc. continues to provide a high quality of life for these Spring Branch residents. Joseph Cooper, CEO, and Craig Felderhoff, Chief Administrative Officer, are at the helm of this non-profit which provides much-needed services for [...]
By Christina Autry Barbara Marquis has been the sole owner of a Spring Branch neighborhood classic, Fratelli Ristorante, for the past ten years. Under the expertise of Executive Chef Jakob Goree, this cozy Italian gem serves up classics such as lasagna Bolognese, veal in marsala wine sauce, pizzas, and popular seafood dishes including grilled salmon, [...]
From the what’s old is new department… The Covid pandemic has been a disaster for many aspects of the economy, but also a boost for some others. Consider the drive-in theater -- until earlier this year, you could safely write them off as popcorny Americana relics of the Baby Boom / Cold War era, perhaps [...]
