Houston residents rally against proposed gas station
Officials and residents pushed back on a proposed gas station at Southmore and Live Oak, citing safety, property values, and quality of life.
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Organizing for the future of Riverside Terrace
The Riverside Civic Association (RCA) brings Riverside Terrace neighbors together for safer streets, better infrastructure, and a neighborhood that keeps its character.
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RCA General Meeting & Annual Board Election
November 12, 2026 · 6:30 PM · Online — Google Meet
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Read about public safety and quality of lifeSt. Mary's Gumbo Festival
Friday–Sunday, October 23–25, 2026 · Fri 8 PM–12 AM, Sat 11 AM–9 PM, Sun 11 AM–8 PM
St. Mary of the Purification, 3006 Rosedale St., Houston, TX 77004
Our neighbors at St. Mary of the Purification are hosting their 2026 Gumbo Festival, a weekend of gumbo, barbecue, live music, dancing and fellowship just down Rosedale. The weekend kicked off Friday night with the Boots and Boogie Dance, a 21+ evening of two-stepping and line dancing with DJ Young Streetz. Saturday and Sunday bring gumbo, fried fish, chicken wings, sausage on a stick, boudin, barbecue plates and funnel cakes, with live music from Keith Frank, J Paul Jr., Step Rideau, Rusty Metoyer and DJ Jammin' J. Admission is $12 per person, ages 13 and up. Everyone is welcome.
Hosted by St. Mary of the Purification.
RCA represents Riverside Terrace and the surrounding subdivisions, between Brays Bayou, Highway 288, Blodgett Street and the Columbia Tap Trail.
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Small Business Spotlight
POParazzi's Gourmet Popcorn
POParazzi's Gourmet Popcorn is open at 5002 Ennis Street near TSU — and RCA donated a red bench out front so families have somewhere to sit and enjoy a treat.
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RCA in the news
Press coverage of Riverside Terrace residents organizing for safety, quality of life, and neighborhood character.
Our Priorities
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Public Safety and Quality of Life
Learn more about Public Safety and Quality of LifeSouthmore & Emancipation Corridor
Learn more about Southmore & Emancipation CorridorNoise Pollution
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Learn more about Parking, Traffic, and Street SafetyIllegal Dumping and Nuisance Conditions
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RCA Wins
Speed Hump Advocacy
Petitions brought traffic calming to residential blocks.
Permitted Parking Petitions
Resident petitions improved on-street access.
Minimum Lot Size Protections
Protections that preserve neighborhood character.
Neighborhood Cleanups
Volunteer cleanups cleared dumping and restored corridors.
Sidewalk and Infrastructure Advocacy
Pushing for sidewalk repair, drainage, and investment.