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Gallery: Jenkins Garden Dedication
Jenkins Garden, the new green space at the corner at Lockwood at Harrisburg, was recently planted with native trees and plants that will provide shade and a place for the public to enjoy nature while waiting for the bus or light rail. A formal dedication took place on April 17, 2015.
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IN PARTNERSHIP WITH City of Houston & Houston Arts Alliance
Mario E. Figueroa, Jr. better known as GONZO247 is an accomplished and self-taught artist born and raised in Houston, Texas. He lives and works in East End Houston where he has been inspired to create some of the most notable murals in the city. His artistic talent that combines hip-hop culture and visual arts has given him a reputation within the local art community. This is his story.
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