Briarmeadow, Houston

Briarmeadow is a subdivision in Houston, Texas, United States.

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History

James E. Lyon developed Briarmeadow. A July 10, 1955 article described the beginning of Briarmeadow. At first 258 acres (1.04 km2) straddled Westheimer Road, with 18 acres (73,000 m2) for commercial and retail establishments.[1]

The 1957 Parade of Homes showcased Briarmeadow.[2]

Education

Briarmeadow is within the Houston Independent School District. The community is within Trustee District VII, represented by Harvin C. Moore as of 2008.[3]

Briarmeadow is zoned to:

Briarmeadow residents are zoned to Lee High School and may choose to attend Lamar High School or Westside High School.[6]

Residents of the Piney Point Elementary School attendance zone may apply for the Briarmeadow Charter School.[7]

See also

References

  1. ^ "James E. Lyon's Impact on Briarmeadow." Briarmeadow.
  2. ^ "Briarmeadow's 50th Anniversary." Briarmeadow.
  3. ^ "Trustee Districts Map." Houston Independent School District. Retrieved on November 11, 2008.
  4. ^ "Piney Point Elementary Attendance Zone." Houston Independent School District.
  5. ^ "Revere Middle Attendance Zone." Houston Independent School District.
  6. ^ Home Page as of May 9, 2005. Lee High School.
  7. ^ "Registration." Briarmeadow Charter School.

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