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The Sharpener News Roundups: June 9, 2023

Demystifying SW Houston's Government If you don't know what a TIRZ is, you're like I was—until recently. It's high time to learn. TIRZ #20 repairs and builds a lot of things in and near Sharpstown, including the new Houston Vietnam Veterans

Demystifying SW Houston’s Government: How TIRZ 20 Collects Local Property Taxes

Demystifying SW Houston’s Government: How TIRZ 20 Collects Local Property Taxes

If you’re like me, you probably read the eight-foot-wide sign at Club Creek Park and think, “Okay, so what?” It says that something called TIRZ #20 contributed $1.3 million to the new Houston Vietnam Veterans Memorial. At this point, your eyes are probably glazing over—or you’re

TIRZ #20 Board Meeting: June 8, 2023

In the Southwest District Office at 6588 Corporate Dr., Suite 168, the board for TIRZ (Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone) #20 met to discuss its budget for fiscal year 2024. Four of the seven board members were present: Welcome Wilson, Jr., Dale Davidson, Stephen Le, Jr., and Dennis “Corky” Fowler. Two

A Controversial New Bus Line May Be Coming to Hillcroft

A Controversial New Bus Line May Be Coming to Hillcroft

Leer en Español Don’t let the name “Gulfton Corridor Project” fool you. The latest proposed route for METRO’s new high-speed bus line runs on Hillcroft, right between Gulfton and Sharpstown. As a METRORapid line, it would have its own dedicated lanes. In other words, unlike typical METRO buses,

Bienvenido a el Sharpener, un emprendimiento de noticias locales independiente para Sharpstown

Bienvenido a el Sharpener, un emprendimiento de noticias locales independiente para Sharpstown

Read in English Mejorando el área de Sharpstown en el suroeste de Houston con noticias locales verdaderamente importantes. En los medios comunicación de todo Houston, Sharpstown generalmente es criticado o ignorado. Si busca "Sharpstown" en cualquiera de los principales sitios web de los medios de comunicación de Houston

Actividades para niños en Sharpstown: edición de verano de 2023

Actividades para niños en Sharpstown: edición de verano de 2023

Read in English ¿Quiere que sus hijos exploren, aprendan y hagan amigos este verano? Hay mucho que hacer aquí en Sharpstown: campamentos de verano, piscinas, escuelas bíblicas de vacaciones, LEGO Mania, artes, manualidades y más. En cada categoría a continuación, las opciones están ordenadas de la más barata a la