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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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 Community Engagement Meeting
October 8, 2026 · 6:30 PM · Good Hope Missionary Baptist Church
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Public Safety and Quality of Life
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Read about public safety and quality of lifeHalloween Bash
Saturday, October 31, 2026 · 3:00–5:00 PM
Riverside Park, 2600 S. Calumet, Houston, TX 77004
Candy, games, pumpkin painting and a kids' costume contest. Free for families, so bring the kids dressed up. Neighbors and local businesses can host a candy table at no cost.
Hosted by Friends of Riverside Park Houston and Riverside Civic Association.
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
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
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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.