Texas Trotter

After a week of hardship, cold, and unprecedented weather conditions, we have finally made it out to see the sun once more!  Houston has faced its fair share of weather nightmares in the past. But when it came to this new and terrible 2021 freeze, we faced many major challenges. It was certainly a force to be reckoned with and we can all hope that none of us ever have to experience it ever again. I know I certainly didn’t enjoy it--no power, water, or internet was definitely far from fun or relaxing. And with so many Houston residents going through all that and worse, I have nothing but respect and admiration for those who managed to face the harshness of the winter conditions with courage and fortitude. Make no mistake, every single Texan who experienced this great freeze is a hero in my eyes and I sincerely hope that we’re all able to enjoy some warm temperatures and safe comforts in the days ahead. For Houston apartment residents, I’ve been following their stories very closely t...

For those of you anxious about new developments with the Covid-19 vaccine in the Houston area, look sharp!  On the 16th of January, the Houston Health Department and the Astros Foundation partnered together for a second Covid-19 vaccination mega site at the famous Minute Maid Park! This event featured 2,400 pre-scheduled appointments and 2,600 new appointments, with plans to vaccinate 5,000 people in total. The site featured the first dose of the vaccine and was assigned to Houstonians who met Phase 1A and Phase 1B of the state’s criteria.  Though chances are you or your family were not among the first wave of Houstonians to receive the vaccine, this is nonetheless a crucial event to note! Why? Because the vaccine will soon be out soon for everyone to take part in! And, as expected, Minute Maid Park will continue to be the number one place for Houstonians to get what they need to protect themselves against Covid. When it’s not the Covid season, Minute Maid Park is the best sp...