A Houston city council member said the former home of Blue Light Specials was supposed to be demolished 13 years ago. Since then, neighbors say visitors to the area are afraid to come through.
Homestead-area neighbors have been forced to live near a vacant Kmart for years, and city leaders explain they've faced roadblocks to demolish it.Residents in Houston's Homestead neighborhood are tired of looking at what they call a 30-year eyesore.On Wednesday, a Houston city council member brought the issue to Mayor John Whitmire's attention and called on the developer to take action.
"There was a demolition order on that Homestead shopping center back in 2011, but it was never demolished," Jackson said. "We deserve to have a place to get quality food, make groceries, and we have to travel 20-plus miles to Atascocita, Summerwood, or Humble," Frank Woods, the civic president of the Northwood Manor Civic Club, said.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Houston shooting: Man shot after altercation outside Houston AMC theaterA night out at the movies turned violent when a shooting outside the AMC on Tomball Parkway left one person critically injured early this morning.
Read more »
Houston Rockets Continue To Give Back to the Houston CommunityThe Houston Rockets host their second annual back-to-school event
Read more »
Houston Harris Heat Action Team sends 100 volunteer scientists to map hottest parts of Houston areaSaturday's volunteers were given heat sensors, which they mounted in their car windows. They then drove for an hour at a time along predetermined routes, collectively covering 1,261 miles.
Read more »
Houston’s 5 Best Weekend Food Bets: Houston Restaurant Weeks Makes its DebutHere's a look at this weekend's tasty food and drink happenings: Houston Restaurant Weeks All weekend long Houston Restaurant Weeks is officially back, raising funds for the Houston Food Bank while championing restaurants around the city through Labor Day. Over 250 restaurants are offering multi-course, prix fixe menus for brunch...
Read more »
Houston crime: Chase for jugging suspects comes to an end in Southwest HoustonA large police presence is currently being reported in the southwest Houston area on Friday afternoon following the conclusion of a police chase.
Read more »
Man shot, killed outside of SW Houston apartmentHouston police are investigating a fatal shooting early this morning at a southwest Houston apartment complex.
Read more »