Houston Heights, Houston, Texas
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A sign at the entrance to the Houston Heights 
A Victorian house seen in the Heights Houston Heights, often referred to simply as "The Heights," is a large community located in northwest-central Houston, Texas.
History
When Houston Heights was founded in 1891, it was a streetcar suburb of Houston. It had its own municipality until the City of Houston annexed the Heights in 1919. To date, the community retains a liquor ban.
Much like its sister community, Montrose, it boasts a diverse population. During the early 1990s, the Heights area was known as an artist community. At one time, it was home to the art car community although not every art car artist was a Heights-area resident.
Since the deed restriction enforcement is mandated in the Heights area, a majority of late-19th century homes still retain the Heights character, large gentrification efforts have taken place.
Famous residents include Red Adair, oil fire-fighter; Dan Rather, anchorman; and Emma Graves Fitzsimmons, newspaper and television reporter.
The old 7,000 square foot former fire station at 12th Street at Yale Street was constructed as Houston Heights' city hall and jail, and fire station in 1914. After annexation, it served as a city of Houston fire station from 1918 until 1995. The Houston Heights Association took a 30 year lease on the property from the city and refurbished the property .
Culture
Heights First Saturday
The Heights has had a long reputation as an artist community, an image that many residents continue to embrace at a monthly festival called the Heights First Saturday. Many venues and shops in the area observe the festival, which comes around the first Saturday of every month. Shuttle transportation also assists shoppers and attendees all through the neighborhood
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