It’s less than two weeks until EnergyFest takes over the Addicks Park & Ride, bringing live music, family activities, food trucks, local businesses, and live art installations to the Energy Corridor.
EnergyFest is Saturday, May 2 from 3 - 7 p.m. at Addicks Park & Ride, 14230 Old Katy Road. And all the fun is FREE!
The Art Walk will showcase Houston artist Hannah Bull live and in person as she paints a mural onsite. Guests can also participate in a paint-by-number mural or chalk art mural.
The Marketplace will highlight local businesses showcasing their products and services.
Partnership Helps Homeless Individuals Find Housing and Hope
The Energy Corridor District is taking an in-depth look at homelessness in the area and how our community can respond. Through a pilot program with West Houston Assistance Ministries (WHAM), the Harris County Precinct 5 Constable’s Office, and local hotels, the program has helped 35 individuals — including 15 children — transition from crisis to stability.
Backed by an initial $30,000 investment from the Energy Corridor District’s Board of Directors, the initiative provides short-term hotel stays and personalized case management to families and individuals in need of help. Harris County Precinct 5 deputies identify individuals in need, and WHAM steps in with wrap-around services such as job training, childcare, transportation, and help securing permanent housing. The program focuses on individuals most ready to regain stability, helping them return to the workforce and rebuild their lives.
Participants like George, who moved from living in his car to a professional apprenticeship, and Catherine, who secured housing and employment after fleeing domestic violence, highlight the program’s impact.
With additional funding approved through 2026, leaders aim to expand support and attract community partners. Houston City Council Members Mary Nan Huffman and Tiffany Thomas have committed City Council District funds toward the effort. Individuals and community organizations may also contribute online. Please write “Energy Corridor Project” in the comments.
Energy Corridor District to Participate in Public Safety Forum
Energy Corridor Vice President Zak Miller will be among the featured panelists at an upcoming forum on public safety hosted by the Houston West Chamber of Commerce. Miller will be joined by Josh Hawes, executive director of the Spring Branch Management District and Mark Hubenak, Westchase District’s vice president of public safety to discuss each district’s approach to public safety and crime prevention.
Event Details:
📅Date: Thursday, April 30, 2026 🕙 Time: 10 a.m. 📍Location: 10375 Richmond Avenue, Suite 125 🎟️Admission: Complimentary. Seating is limited.
Miller will share about the Energy Corridor District’s public safety program, which is led by deputies of the Harris County Precinct 5 Constables office. With officers on duty 24/7, Energy Corridor residents or businesses can call 9-1-1 or the Precinct 5 dispatch at 281-463-6666. A deputy will generally answer the call within 90 seconds.
Cordovan Art School has opened in the Energy Corridor, offering classes, camps, and private events for children and adults.
The school opened in February at 1809 Eldridge Parkway in the former Art Cellar space. Manager Megan Fuentes, who previously worked at the Art Cellar, said the location already had a strong base of neighborhood families interested in art.
Summer camps begin May 26 for children ages 5 to 12. Full-day and half-day sessions allow students to explore multiple art forms, including drawing, painting and mixed media. Each week offers a different fun theme, including Sea Life Safari, K-Pop Art Explosion and Space Aliens on Vacation. Extended care is available from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Cordovan also offers weekly classes for students ages 4 to 18 and studio sessions for adults. Adult participants can bring their own inspiration photos and receive one-on-one guidance from instructors.
The studio also hosts corporate events, birthday parties and pottery activities. A kiln will be added soon to expand ceramic offerings.
Don Langston, owner of Always in Season, offers a tour of the facility to Bryan Brown and Mike Jackson with Energy Corridor District.
While most people are doing their spring planting or planning their summer vacations, Energy Corridor staff members are busy planning the vibrant holiday decorations that will be on display throughout the Corridor this holiday season. President Bryan Brown and Mike Jackson, public realm and special projects manager, recently visited the showroom and warehouse of Always in Season, Energy Corridor District’s holiday decoration contractor.
“The holiday decorations and our tree lighting event have become central to the Energy Corridor’s identity,” said Brown. “We wanted to take a look at any new seasonal decor that Always in Season has that might allow us to bring a fresh look to the 2026 holiday season.”
The team was not disappointed. They traded out some of the previous decor for a fresh new look that will debut this fall. “I think the residents and business professionals who make their home in Energy Corridor will appreciate the new decorations,” said Brown. “And we’ll have new lighting to illuminate our 40-foot Christmas tree in front of the Hyatt Hotel.”
Mark your calendar now and plan to attend the annual tree lighting event on Thursday, December 3.
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