Houston Public MediaSep 16, 2025

Doc Watkins created Jazz, TX in San Antonio nine years ago ... and now is hoping to stretch that successful run — to Houston's Montrose neighborhood and the former Tower Theatre.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/arts-culture/2025/09/16/530956/san-antonios-jazz-tx-owner-creates-jazzy-new-club-in-houston/

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San Antonio’s Jazz, TX owner creates jazzy new club — in Houston

Doc Watkins created Jazz, TX in San Antonio nine years ago ... and now is hoping to stretch that successful run — to Houston's Montrose neighborhood and the former Tower Theatre.

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Houston Public MediaMay 12, 2025

Grant funding will help Houston’s iconic Rothko Chapel restore a series of decades-old artworks that were damaged last summer during Hurricane Beryl.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/arts-culture-news/2025/05/12/521121/rothko-chapel-damaged-artwork-repair-grant-bank-of-america-houston/

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Rothko Chapel to restore Beryl-damaged artwork with grant funding

The interfaith sanctuary in Montrose was closed from July until December because of damage sustained during Hurricane Beryl. Grant money from the Bank of America will help restore the Mark Rothko paintings that make up the east wall triptych.

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Houston Public MediaJan 14, 2025

Rodents have been sighted in a Houston ISD middle school in Montrose.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/education-news/hisd/2025/01/14/510786/multiple-rodent-sighting-at-a-houston-isd-middle-school-spark-concern-for-student-and-safety/

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Rodent sightings at a Houston ISD middle school prompt safety concerns

Superintendent Mike Miles says the district is working with its maintenance department to mitigate the issue.

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Houston Public MediaNov 8, 2024

The Houston Public Library system's new location in Montrose is scheduled to open next month.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/education/books-libraries/2024/11/08/505459/houstons-new-freed-montrose-library-to-open-this-december/

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Houston’s new Freed-Montrose Library to open this December

The current Freed-Montrose Library will close this month to undergo renovations. It had been closed temporarily earlier this year due to safety concerns.

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