East End, Houston, Texas

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The East End is a district in eastern Houston, Texas, United States, located between the eastern edge of downtown to the Port of Houston and south to Hobby Airport. ^[1] The district is home to Houston's early history and industry and is the site of Harrisburg, the seat of government for the Republic of Texas in 1836. ^[2] East End consists of many different ethnic groups, including Hispanic, Asian, White, and African American. Latinos make up more than half of the 100,512 residents, The area includes two of Houston’s oldest Hispanic neighborhoods, Magnolia Park and Second Ward. The district is home to 2500 businesses including Rhodia, Inc., Halliburton, Maxwell House/Kraft Foods and Stewart & Stevenson.

1 History
2 Culture
3 Neighborhoods
4 Education
- 4.1 Primary and secondary schools
  - 4.1.1 Public schools
  - 4.1.2 Private school
- 4.2 Colleges and universities
5 References
6 External links

[edit] History

The East End is bounded on the west by downtown Houston and on the east by the Port of Houston. Buffalo Bayou flows past the site of Harrisburg, an early Texas trading post and seat of government for the Republic of Texas in 1836. Founded by John Harris, for whom Harris County is named, Harrisburg was initially considered by the Allen brothers for the initial development of Houston. ^[3]

[edit] Culture

The Talento Bilingue de Houston, the largest cultural arts center of its kind in the US is located in the East End, as well as the 100 seat Carlos Garcia Theater at Houston Community College-Southeast campus which was dedicated in late 1997. ^[4] The district is home to The Orange Show, Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, Mutalistan Hall, and a Chicano mural by artist Leo Tanguma on Canal Street. ^[5]

The Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans opened the new $3.6 million AAMA Multi-Purpose Education Center in 1999. The center includes computer and science labs. ^[6] The Ripley House-Neighborhood Centers successfully completed a capital campaign to raise $9 million to replace its 60-year old, aging physical structure with a new 60,000 square foot community center. ^[7]

[edit] Neighborhoods

The East End was a primary area for relocation for Germans, Italians and Mexican Americans that settled in areas near the port of Houston. Second Ward and Magnolia Park, located in the district, are two of Houston's oldest Hispanic neighborhoods. The Eastwood subdivision, established in 1913, is considered one of the first master-planned communities in Houston. The district has become popular who restore many of its vintage homes. ^[8] In the mid-to-late 2000s upper middle class residents moved into the East End to take advantage of houses that are less expensive than west side houses.^[9] Many well-known Houstonians including Howard Hughes lived in Eastwood as children. ^[10]

[edit] Education

[edit] Primary and secondary schools

[edit] Public schools

Residents attend school in the Houston Independent School District.

Sections of areas within the East End Management District^[11] are zoned to the following schools:

The cafeteria of the former Anson Jones Elementary School became a reception hall. ^[16]

[edit] Private school

KIPP Intrepid Preparatory School^[17]
YES East End, a charter Grade 6 middle school, located in the Near North Side area, northwest of the East End area.