IMD Blog

A Caring, Helping Hand for Pets

By Christina Autry “Pets can’t tell us when they’re sick. We feel that it’s our responsibility to do the talking for them,” say…

Nini’s African Kitchen: Flavors of Nigeria

By Christina Autry Almost always, the best possible version of a specific type of food is found first in the homes of the families who ha…

What Growing Up in an Alief Tailor Shop Taught Me About Being Texan

By Nathan Hoang, Texas Monthly A reflection on family and home, on the heels of my parents retiring from their longtime business. Almost …

The International District’s Gordita Hotspot Since 1993

Ismael Leon grew up in the family restaurant business in Houston. “My parents put a crib in the Taquerias El Charro office for me when …

Giving Art a Home in Alief

By Christina Autry On a sunny, 65° day, spectators meandered around (and into) the blue shipping container, better known as Alief Art Ho…

Diversity Celebrated Through Public Art

Wazobia African Market

By Christina Autry “Come, come, come!” bids Wazobia African Market to shoppers in the International District. “Wa,” “zo,” and…

Barbara Quattro: Planting Seeds of Change in the IMD Community

By Christina Autry Barbara Quattro is not a stranger to seeing the needs of the International District (IMD) and taking action to make he…

An Extra SEAL of Safety in the IMD

By Christina Autry You have doubtlessly seen the distinctive SEAL Security driving through the International District, with white cars br…

Captain T Seafood Represents Houston to a “T”

By Christina Autry A drive down Beechnut is a crash course in the diversity of Houston. Paying close attention to the businesses running …

Transforming IMD with Livable Centers

By Christina Autry The first thing that many visitors to Houston notice is the absolute necessity of having a car. As our city continues …

Expand Your Tea Expertise at Ten Yen Tea: Bellaire’s Tea Import Shop