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Houston · Riverside Terrace
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.
Election Day is 8 days away. Friday, October 30: Early voting ends.
What should I do?
Start with what brought you here
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Dues are $50 a household, $25 at 65+.
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Non-emergency issues for RCA. Call 911 if it is urgent.
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What to call, and how to make 311 actually work.
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Events, cleanups, and committee work.
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Coming up
What's happening on the block
Next Meeting
RCA General Meeting & Annual Board Election
November 12, 2026 · 6:30 PM · Online — Google Meet
Meeting detailsTop Priority
Public Safety and Quality of Life
Safe streets, peaceful blocks, and responsive public agencies for every Riverside Terrace family.
Read about public safety and quality of lifeProgress
What has actually moved
The latest dated updates on RCA's priorities — what changed, who is accountable, and what proves it.
- In progressResident-led
Win permit parking on the blocks where a majority of neighbors have signed for it.
Updated
Neighbors are circulating permit-parking petitions on the blocks that support them.
Next: Report which participating blocks have reached the petition threshold at the November general meeting. (by )
Accountable: RCA Board
- Waiting on partnerRCA advocated
Resolve the TABC permit questions at 2407 Southmore.
Updated
The August 13, 2026 general meeting carried a TABC update on 2407 Southmore. The next general meeting agenda lists it again under Southmore corridor follow-ups.
Next: Report the latest verified TABC response at the November general meeting. (by )
Accountable: RCA Board
Full update and evidence: Resolve the TABC permit questions at 2407 Southmore.
Halloween Bash
Saturday, October 31, 2026 · 3:00–5:00 PM
Riverside Park, 2600 S. Calumet, Houston, TX 77004
Candy, games, pumpkin painting, giant bubbles, a kids' costume contest judged by HPD officers, and a pet costume contest. Free for families, so bring the kids (and pets) dressed up. Neighbors and local businesses can host a candy table at no cost, and we need folding tables on loan. Volunteers help with setup, registration, the mummy wrapping and hay race games, the pet costume contest, and breakdown. Volunteers arrive at 2:00 PM, and breakdown volunteers at 4:30 PM. Please sign up by Wednesday, October 28.
Hosted by Friends of Riverside Park Houston, Riverside Civic Association, and MacGregor Super Neighborhood.
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.