One nonprofit in the Heights is hoping that users of Nicholson Trail might reimagine the space as a place of community.

Every Sunday in March, there will be a series of five trailside music concerts along Nicholson Trail. The concerts are held by A Tale of Two Bridges, a nonprofit that aims to make the Heights more walkable, bikeable and connected, through its Soundscapes on the Trail program.

The local impact: The goal of the Soundscapes concert series is to serenade trail users as they pass by and “reimagining our trail spaces as places to gather and spend time,” said Emmanuel Nunez, a director with ATOTB. 

Funded through the Houston Art Alliance, Soundscapes also provides an opportunity to have demonstrations. The March 1 concert was held at 19th Street and 20th Street, which Nunez said is one of the most unsafe crossings on the hike-and-bike trail.

Cariño Coffee is now serving its unique matcha flavors at a new location in the Heights.

On the menu: Located near Travis Spark Park and Woodland Park, the coffee shop serves cold brew, lattes and teas, as well as pastries and breakfast tacos. 

Featured coffee specials on the shop’s website include a Maíz Latte and a Mazapán cold brew. Additionally, Cariño Coffee serves craft matcha flavors, such as a Horchata Matcha and a Banana Matcha.

One more thing: According to the brand’s social media, operating hours are from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. every day except Wednesday, when the shop is closed. 

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More than 60 crosswalks across Harris County Precinct 4 will receive a makeover while students are away for spring break.

What residents need to know: Harris County Precinct 4 commissioner Lesley Briones launched the spring break portion of Crosswalks 4 Precinct 4 during a March 6 news conference in front of Morton Ranch High School.

“From restriping crosswalks to upgrading traffic signals and rebuilding sidewalks, we are investing in safer streets for our children and families,” Briones said in a March 6 news release. “Safety does not take a break, and neither does your county government. At the end of the day, our goal is to keep your family safe.”

The specifics: The project—which will repaint crosswalks, curbs and stop sign road markings—produces just over $171,000 worth of upgrades for crosswalks in 12 “high-traffic school zones” detected from crash data and community input, officials said.

Moving forward: The crosswalks are all set to be completed by the end of spring break, weather permitting, Briones said.

Several road improvements are underway and coming soon across the Houston region. Here are some projects to keep an eye on.

Latest update: Construction bids for the $81 million Greenhouse Road overpass project are now being accepted, Harris County Precinct 3 officials said. 

According to details shared by Harris County MUD 500 and Caldwell Companies, the new Greenhouse Road underpass will include an expanded overpass on Hwy. 290, a tunnel structure underneath the Union Pacific railroad and additional sidewalks and pedestrian crossings.

Other projects: The Fort Bend County Toll Road Authority is expanding Westpark Tollway an additional four miles, bringing its new end to Charger Way. The first 2-mile extension of the project opened Feb. 28, more than eight months ahead of schedule.

Additionally, a portion of FM 1960 was widened from a four-lane asphalt roadway to a six-lane divided concrete roadway with a raised median, curbs and gutters, channelized left-turn lanes and 5-foot sidewalks on both sides of the roadway.