The gates to Donovan Park are locked shut. The Houston Heights Association posted on social media, the park is temporarily closed after inappropriate graffiti was found on the playground equipment. HPD said officers responded on Tuesday where they discovered the graffiti had racist language.
Association posted on social media the park is temporarily closed after inappropriate graffiti was found on the playground equipment. HPD said officers responded on Tuesday where they discovered the graffiti had racist language.
Sheila Blake said she has been going to the park since the 90′s. She showed up to the park with her great-granddaughter, but they had to leave, because the park is closed. “It’s generational. This little one’s mommy was a little one like this when we first started coming here. This was going to be our first time,” said Blake.. We have a long history here of people getting along with each other. It doesn’t make sense. Its really despicable to go to a children’s park and do that,” said Blake.
The Houston Heights Association did not wish to release the photos of the concerning graffiti, but scribbled drawings in chalk were seen on the wooden train and other equipment. HPD said it is investigating the case as criminal mischief, but it doesn’t meet the elements of a hate crime. The Anti-Defamation League is also involved. ADL Southwest Region Director, Mark Toubin, said the organization receives a number of racist-related graffiti cases each year.“Particularly our focus is on coaching self-help and making sure that people understand the process for receiving a resolution to the issue.
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