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.
AnnouncementNext RCA Community Engagement Meeting — Thursday, October 8 at 6:30 PM, at Good Hope Missionary Baptist Church.
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Houston · Riverside Terrace
Organizing for the future of Riverside Terrace
Neighbors organizing for safer streets, better infrastructure, and a Riverside Terrace that stays Riverside Terrace.
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This Month in Riverside Terrace
What's happening on the block
Top 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 lifeNational Night Out
Tuesday, October 6, 2026 · 6:00–7:30 PM
Riverside Park, 2600 S. Calumet, Houston, TX 77004
Great food, neighbors connecting, and a chance to meet your elected officials and discuss community issues.
Hosted by MacGregor Super Neighborhood 83, South MacGregor Civic Club, and Friends of Riverside Park.
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.
In the News
RCA in the news
Press coverage of Riverside Terrace residents organizing for safety, quality of life, and neighborhood character.
Our Priorities
Ranked by what neighbors told us in the 2024 survey.
Public Safety and Quality of Life
Learn more about Public Safety and Quality of LifeSouthmore & Emancipation Corridor
Learn more about Southmore & Emancipation CorridorNoise Pollution
Learn more about Noise PollutionParking, Traffic, and Street Safety
Learn more about Parking, Traffic, and Street SafetyIllegal Dumping and Nuisance Conditions
Learn more about Illegal Dumping and Nuisance ConditionsInfrastructure and Sidewalks
Learn more about Infrastructure and Sidewalks
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.
Friends of Riverside Park
Park stewardship, programming, and beautification.
Business and Community Spotlights
Celebrating the businesses and institutions that make this place.