East End District

09/15/2026

She started by selling $1 tacos outside Houston bars. Today, she’s a two-time James Beard Foundation semifinalist.

Victoria Elizondo came to Houston from Nuevo León, Mexico, as a child. As she built a life here, food became a way to stay connected to the culture, flavors and traditions of home.

That connection eventually became Cochinita & co.

What started small — under a tent, through pop-ups, catering and a food truck — grew through persistence, long hours and plenty of uncertainty. Eventually, Cochinita found a permanent home right here in Houston’s East End.

Today, Victoria has created more than a place to eat. She has built a business that carries her culture forward, creates opportunity and gives Houston a taste of the place that continues to shape her.

Her story is an East End story: immigrant. Entrepreneur. Chef. Neighbor.

And proof that sometimes the road home can lead to something entirely new.

📍 Cochinita & Co.
5420 Lawndale St.
Houston’s East End

09/11/2026

✨ They’re back and looking better than ever! ✨

We’re proud to share that the iconic signs at the Navigation Esplanade have been freshly painted and powder coated, giving them a vibrant new look that reflects the beauty, culture, and spirit of Houston’s East End.

Whether you’re a longtime neighbor or visiting for the first time, we invite you to stop by, snap a selfie, and celebrate this refreshed community landmark with us!

📸 Take a photo with the sign
🏷️ Tag
🎉 Use

We can’t wait to see your photos and share in the pride of this special place. See you at the Esplanade!
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✨ ¡Ya están listeros y luciendo mejor que nunca! ✨

Nos llena de orgullo compartir que los icónicos letreros de la Esplanada de Navigation han sido recién pintados y recubiertos con pintura en polvo, devolviéndoles el color, la belleza y la energía que representan la cultura y el espíritu del East End de Houston.

Ya seas vecino de toda la vida o nos visites por primera vez, te invitamos a pasar por la Esplanada, tomarte una foto y celebrar con nosotros este querido símbolo de la comunidad.

📸 Tómate una selfie con el letrero
🏷️ Etiqueta a
🎉 Usa el hashtag

¡Nos encantará ver y compartir tus fotos! Ven a disfrutar de este espacio tan especial y a mostrar tu orgullo por nuestra comunidad.
❤️🧡💛

09/11/2026

🐾 Join us for Feral Friendsgiving! 🐾

Celebrate Houston's community cats and the incredible work of East End Kitties on November 14, 2026, at LOOKS Salon in the East End. Thanks to community support, nearly 1,700 feral and stray cats have been spayed, neutered, vaccinated, and cared for through Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR), with a goal of reaching 2,000 cats by year-end.

Enjoy an evening of community, compassion, and celebration while helping raise critical funds for veterinary care for Houston's community cats.

🎟️ Save the date: November 14, 2026
📍 LOOKS Salon, Houston East End
🐱 Supporting Trap-Neuter-Return efforts in our community

Together, we can give Houston's community cats something to be thankful for.
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🐾 ¡Acompáñanos en Feral Friendsgiving! 🐾

Celebra a los gatos comunitarios de Houston y el increíble trabajo de East End Kitties el 14 de noviembre de 2026 en LOOKS Salon, en el East End. Gracias al apoyo de la comunidad, casi 1,700 gatos ferales y callejeros han sido esterilizados, vacunados y atendidos mediante el programa de Captura-Esterilización-Retorno (TNR), con la meta de alcanzar 2,000 gatos para finales de año.

Disfruta de una noche de convivencia, solidaridad y celebración mientras ayudamos a recaudar fondos para la atención veterinaria de los gatos comunitarios de Houston.

🎟️ Reserva la fecha: 14 de noviembre de 2026
📍 LOOKS Salon, East End de Houston
🐱 Apoyando los esfuerzos de Captura-Esterilización-Retorno (TNR)

Juntos podemos darles a los gatos comunitarios de Houston algo por lo que estar agradecidos.

09/11/2026

09/11/2026

🚲🍂 Biketober is back! 🍂🚲

From October 1 through 31, grab your bike and join the fun! Biketober is a free, friendly bike challenge for everyone, whether you're riding to work, around the neighborhood, or just out for fun.

🚴 Ride anywhere, anytime. Every ride counts!
📍 Rate your routes. Share your experience and help make your community better for biking.
🏆 Earn points & compete. Climb the leaderboards and challenge your friends and co-workers.
🎁 Win prizes. Enter for a chance to win from 100+ prizes!

No experience necessary. No pressure. Just ride, have fun, and see how many points you can rack up!

It's fun. It's free. It's Biketober!

Visit lovetoride.net/greaterhouston to learn more and sign up.

09/11/2026

Come out and support! Sept. 18th, 6pm
EEBR fundrasier for Ride to End Alzheimer's

09/11/2026

Today, we remember the lives lost on September 11 and honor the courage, sacrifice, and service of those who answered the call when their country needed them most.

We thank the brave servicemen and women who have dedicated their lives to protecting our nation, and we are forever grateful to the firefighters, police officers, EMTs, and other first responders who run toward danger to protect others.

Twenty-five years later, their commitment, bravery, and selflessness continue to inspire us. We will never forget those we lost, the families forever impacted, and the heroes who stood up in one of our nation's darkest moments.

Never Forget. 🇺🇸
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Hoy recordamos a las vidas perdidas el 11 de septiembre y honramos el valor, sacrificio y servicio de quienes respondieron al llamado cuando su país los necesitó.

Agradecemos a los hombres y mujeres de nuestras Fuerzas Armadas que han dedicado sus vidas a proteger a nuestra nación, y expresamos nuestra eterna gratitud a los bomberos, oficiales de policía, paramédicos y demás socorristas que corren hacia el peligro para proteger a los demás.

Veinticinco años después, su compromiso, valentía y generosidad continúan inspirándonos. Nunca olvidaremos a quienes perdimos, a las familias que fueron afectadas para siempre y a los héroes que dieron un paso al frente en uno de los momentos más difíciles de nuestra historia.

Nunca olvidaremos. 🇺🇸

Today marks 25 years since 9/11, a day no American will ever forget. So many lives were changed forever, and our thoughts and prayers remain with everyone who was affected.

We will never forget the lives lost and the first responders who ran toward danger to help others.

As New York began the long road to recovery, Commissioner Garcia joined Houston Fire Department, Houston Police Department, and Austin Fire Department personnel in Staten Island to search through the debris for evidence that could help identify victims and bring answers to their families.

09/11/2026