In his grandmothers footsteps, James Fransaw, is carrying on the legacy of his grandmother who owned and operated a local bakery in Independence Heights for many years. Beatrice Porter was a seasoned and skilled baker. After leaving her job at Moellers Bakery in Bellaire, Texas, her husband built her a shop in the back of […]
Descendants of Independence Heights early pioneers attend grand opening of black history exhibit at Prairie View A&M University. Most people understnad that February marks the month to celebrate and highlight the contributions and achievements of African Americans. This February, Independence Heights historians are proud to be part of a black history exhibit highlighting the historic […]
The Independence Heights Annual Town Hall meeting was held on the first Tuesday in February 2016. The meeting entitled, “State of Independence Heights” was well attended and many residents came out to hear from community leaders. Reports about the State of schools, development and quality of life indicators were highlighted. Attendees heard from local elected officials including newly elected […]
The Starkweather Historic District is within the Independence Heights community, just north of the North Loop segment of Interstate 610. The district is located on East 31½ Street between Yale Street and Cortlandt Street. Starkweather derived its name from F. W. Starkweather, who originally subdivided the land that is now East 31½ Street. The district […]