Members of the Community Betterment and Arts Council of Houston and the City of Houston are discussing the possibility of restoring the Civil War Tweed House on Airport Road.
The structure was acquired through a Missouri Department of Transportation grant by the city as part of an effort to secure property close to the Houston Memorial Airport.
Representatives met Monday at the council’s meeting to discuss the idea. The Tweed residence was one of the only structures still standing after the Civil War ravaged the community, historians say.
It was a short agenda for the council, which purchased electrical supplies needed for an expansion of Texas County Memorial Hospital, as well for material required for day-to-day operation. The total of the bids was $16,216.
In other matters, members:
-Heard that a contractor and the city’s engineer will meet concerning soft spots uncovered on the extension of Thomasville Road. They will discuss any potential issues related to the water issue.
-Learned that the Missouri Department of Transportation, city officials and an engineering firm met last week to discuss work planned on the Village Trail near Grand Avenue and U.S. 63. Some redrawing of plans is expected which will include additional crosswalks at First Street and Grand Avenue.
-Heard that some citizens have expressed concern about children playing in streets. The city is asking that motorists be alert when driving during summer vacation. If a neighborhood wants to pay to erect signage for motorists, it can contact city hall.