Update from the Board President: Executive Director Transition
Dear Energy Corridor District Stakeholders,
After over four years of dedicated service, our esteemed Executive Director, Elijah J. Williams, has moved on to take a pivotal role as a Senior Advisor to the Mayor of Houston, where he will continue to champion the interests of our city.
This move reflects not only Elijah’s unwavering commitment to civic leadership but also his exceptional abilities to effect positive change within the Houston community.
Throughout Elijah's tenure as Executive Director, he played a pivotal role in advancing the mission and vision of The Energy Corridor District and propelled our organization to new heights. His strategic vision and tireless advocacy contributed to our successful rebranding and helped the District secure over $12 million in grant funds for infrastructure and planning projects.
On behalf of the Board of Directors, I extend our heartfelt gratitude to Elijah for his outstanding leadership and service. We are immensely grateful for his invaluable contributions and unwavering dedication to The Energy Corridor District. We look forward to working with Elijah as the District partners with the City on various projects to meet the needs of and improve this vibrant and vital area of the City.
The Energy Corridor District remains steadfast in our commitment to serving the needs of our stakeholders. We are actively working to ensure a seamless transition and will continue to deliver the high-quality services and support that you have come to expect from us. Our dedicated team remains fully focused on advancing our mission and shaping a brighter future for The Energy Corridor District and the community members we serve.
Sincerely, David Hightower President of the Board The Energy Corridor District
Running with my Peeps® 5K/10K Sponsored by
The Energy Corridor District
The District is a proud sponsor of the upcoming Running with my Peeps® 5K/10K on Saturday, March 30, 2024. The PEEPS® Kids Dash kicks off the event at 8 AM followed by the 10K at 8:15 AM and the 5K at 8:20 AM on at the Addicks Park and Ride.
ALL participants will receive a festive, top-notch, officially licensed PEEPS® finisher medal, participant bib and performance tech t-shirt. There will also be an appearance by the PEEPS® chick mascot and the Easter Bunny and post-race refreshments, including PEEPS® marshmallow candy after
you cross the finish line!
This event is a part of the brand new PEEPS® 5K/10K Run Series and will be limited to the first 2,000 participants. An early sell-out is expected so don't wait, sign up now so you can celebrate Spring’s kickoff by running with your Peeps® in the Energy Corridor District!
Last week the District held its first public safety meeting of the year. We were excited to welcome back Lt. Roy Guinn of Harris Constable Precinct 5 following his very successful active shooter training last year. His presentation provided tips on how to protect yourself and your business from identity theft.
Each quarter, The Energy Corridor District hosts a public safety meeting to share information about how to keep the District safe and covers other topics that serve the needs of our stakeholders and community so if you missed out on this meeting, be sure to look out for the next one in June!
Coffee With a Cop and Council Member
As part of the District’s mission to prioritize events for our community members, we recently sponsored a Coffee With a Cop and Council Member event at Pecan Creek Grille. This event was a casual opportunity for community members to meet and speak with Houston police officers from the Westside Patrol Division and Councilmember Mary Nan Huffman, District G.
Saturday, March 9, 2024 2 PM - 5 PM Watson’s House of Ales 14656 Grisby Road
Houston, TX 77079
Free Organ Recital at St. John Vianney
Catholic Church
Sunday, March 10, 2024
7 PM St. John Vianney Main Church 625 Nottingham Oaks Trail
Houston, TX 77079
Art Cellar Houston’s Spring Break Art Camp
Join Art Cellar Houston for their Spring Break Art Camp at the Art Cellar of Houston beginning Monday, March 11, through Thursday, March 14.
At this one-week camp, instructors will provide step-by-step art instructions to help your child create different pieces of artwork each day! The art for the week will include acrylic painting, sketch and pastel, watercolors and acrylic pour for children ages 5+.
March 11-14, 2024 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM 1809 Eldridge Parkway #210
Apex MD's Wellness Wednesday is changing days and locations this month!
Giddy up for a day of giving and wellness when you join Granite Properties on March 14, 2024, for its blood drive and wellness event with Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center and several Energy Corridor businesses!
Donate blood and get a Rodeo-themed t-shirt and enjoy complimentary services from Apex MD, such as blood pressure checks, weight loss consultations, 3D fit scans and rejuvenating stretches from StretchLab. Additionally, the first 20 visitors get a free smoothie from One Stop Nutrition. Don’t miss out on this opportunity for free trials, raffles and prizes!
As you may know, Your Neighborhood Farmer's Market hosts the Energy Corridor’s farmers market every 3rd Saturday of the month from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at 1520 Eldridge Pkwy, at the corner of Eldridge and Briar Forest.
Be sure to follow Your Neighborhood Farmer's Market on social media to stay up-to-date on all their upcoming events throughout Houston!
Saturday, March 16, 2024
2 PM-5 PM
1520 Eldridge Parkway
Houston, TX 77077 www.YNFMA.com
Watson's House of Ales St. Patrick's Day Party
Sunday, March 17, 2024 Watson’s House of Ales 14656 Grisby Road
Houston, TX 77079
ECHO Orchestra’s ECHOes in the Area
Sunday, March 24, 2024 5 PM - 8 PM Cafe Benedicte 15455 Memorial Drive
Mark your calendars! The Energy Corridor District, along with CITGO, is sponsoring ECHOes in the Park, a free community chamber concert featuring Houston Brass Quintet, Scirocco Winds, Opus4 String Quartet, and the ECHO String Quartet, held by ECHOrchestra on Saturday, April 13, 2024.
Stay tuned for updates as they become available and be sure tofollow ECHOrchestra on social mediato learn more about their other upcoming performances.
Saturday, April 13, 2024 1800 Eldridge Parkway Houston, TX 77077
Top Golf
Get half-off gameplay from Mondays through Wednesdays when you download the Top Golf app and book your playtime through it! Start the week with golf and delicious food and drinks at a lower price than ever!
1030 Memorial Brook Blvd Houston, TX 77084
BB’s Tex-Orleans
Enjoy Cajun food with a Texas twist at BB’s Tex-Orleans! Now that we’ve officially entered crawfish season in Houston, BB’s has your craw-FIX! Stop by for some delicious crawfish before it’s all gone!
1275 Eldridge Parkway
Houston, TX 77077
Chick Houz
You will enjoy every moment at Chick Houz! This restaurant uses only fresh ingredients, as well as ingredients imported from Peru. Be sure to visit to try their empanadas or the rotisserie chicken that's marinated for 24 hours.
14838 Park Row Drive Suite E
Houston, TX 77084
Pappy's Cafe
Check out Pappy’s Cafe: Your home away from home when you’re craving homemade Texas-style comfort food. Come in and enjoy their top-rated service, where everybody is treated like family.
12313 Katy Fwy
Houston, TX 77079
Events at Blue Willow Bookshop
The bookshop is hosting a number of amazing authors and book clubs throughout this month.
Check out Blue Willow’s events calendar for more information about their March events!
FamilyPoint Resources has a wealth of events available to the community, from after-school programs to arts and education events. To view events and register, visit their website.
The after-school and sports program offers age-appropriate activities, homework help and enrichment from 3 PM to 6 PM every school day, including college readiness and volunteer opportunities for
The Kendall Neighborhood Library is having a birthday celebration on March 14 in honor of Houston Public Library's 120 years of service! Join the library staff for activities, treats and the chance to grab your limited-edition MYLink library card and special giveaways during this exciting celebration!
Additionally, the library has partnered with AARP to offer free tax preparation assistance all month long. Tax-Aide will be available at the Kendall Neighborhood Library until April 15, 2023 but don't wait until the last minute to prepare your documents. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide provides in-person tax assistance free of charge with a special focus on taxpayers who are over 50 or have low-to-moderate income.
Learn more about these and other Kendall Neighborhood Library events by visiting their events calendar!
Join the community in the District every Saturday at 8 AM for a free 5K run through Terry Hershey Park. Feel free to join us for the post-parkrun coffee
