In the age of big-box home improvement stores, the family-owned hardware store is getting rare, but Southland Hardware in Montrose is going strong.
The 16,500-square-foot store holds floor-to-ceiling bins of bolts and pipe fittings. Fan belts hang from the ceiling. An old wooden case displays pocket knives under glass.
Managers Ross Wandrey and Ekford Hazle have worked there 30 years. Bobbie Hardesty, 86, works in the electrical department and buys its inventory. Mayor Annise Parker is one of the regulars.
July Yard of the Month
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Buffalo Bayou Community Meetings
June 2010 Yard of the Month
Congratulations to 1839 Norfolk, this month’s winner of Yard of the Month.
June 2010 Yard of the Month
Results of tonight’s Board meeting regarding the deed restriction variance request
Tonight’s meeting was well-attended by several members of the neighborhood. All had the opportunity to listen to the Deed Restriction Committee’s case, as well as the affected homeowner. There were some very good discussions and questions raised regarding the situation. At the end of the meeting, the Board voted the following: 1 vote for granting the exception, 2 votes against the exemption and to uphold the deed restrictions, and 1 abstain. No majority from the Board. Next option for the homeowner is to appeal to the general neighborhood at our next General Meeting in August.
1849 Portsmouth deed restriction appeal
From Rebekah El-Hakam, Deed Restriction Chair:
Dear RPCA Members,
REMINDER: The Board is having a special meeting this Wednesday, June 9, to consider a deed restriction appeal by the homeowner of 1849 Portsmouth who erected a fence in violation of the 20 foot setback in our deed restrictions. The homeowner is appealing enforcement of the setback restriction. His appeal is set for 7pm at the home of RPCA President Laura Mullen, 1922 Lexington. The Board meeting is open to all RPCA members. Before the hearing closes, members will have an opportunity to speak (2 minutes each.) If you have not paid your dues this year and are interested in speaking, RPCA treasurer, Larry Wood will be accepting dues payments ($25.) Please arrive early to sign up to speak. Your input is encouraged. The meeting will begin promptly at 7pm.
Thanks,
Rebekah
DRC Chair
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Construction in Ervan Chew Park
As many of you may have noticed, parts of the park have been cordoned off. According to the Houston Parks & Recreation website, Sections of Ervan Chew Park will be closed while the swimming pool complex is removed and a water sprayground is built to replace it. The project should be finished during September 2010.
May 2010 Yard of the Month
May 2010 Yard of the Month
Congratulations to 1951 Lexington for this month’s award.
Richwood Place Civic Association General Meeting
The next scheduled general meeting for the Richwood Place Civic Association will be held on Tuesday, May 11th, at 7PM. The location for the meeting is Zoe’s Kitchen, at the west end of Norfolk and Portsmouth streets at Shepherd.
We’ve got updates on deed restriction proceedings, neighborhood security issues, a financial update, and other pertinent matters related to Richwood Place.
Hope to see all of you there on Tuesday!
Board Meeting
There will be a RPCA board meeting on Monday, May 10th at 7PM at 1922 Lexington. Everyone is welcome to attend, and I would like to encourage all committee members and block captains to attend. If you are a block captain and cannot attend, please send me a short update on your block since the last general meeting, so that we can include it in our agenda.
