Morningside Place, Houston facts for kids
Morningside Place is a group of neighborhoods found in Houston, Texas, United States. It's important not to confuse it with another area also called Morningside Place, which is a development located outside Beltway 8 in southern Harris County, Texas.
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History of Morningside Place
This community started to come together in September 1999. At that time, several smaller neighborhoods decided to join forces and form one organized group. These original neighborhoods were Bliss Court, Brantwood, Carolina Place, Wessex, and Windermere.
Exploring the Morningside Place Area
Morningside Place is located in Houston, just east of Kirby Drive. It sits between the Southgate neighborhood and the City of West University Place. The area is very close to important places like the Texas Medical Center, Rice University, and Rice Village.
The different communities that make up Morningside Place today include Bliss Court, Brantwood, Carolina Place, Condon Oaks, Hamlet T/H Condo, McClendon/Pinnacle, Royal Oaks at Kirby, Village T/H Condo, Wessex, and Windermere.
Education for Students
Students living in Morningside Place have access to several schools.
Public Schools
The public schools in this area are part of the Houston Independent School District.
- Roberts Elementary School
- Pershing Middle School (with Pin Oak Middle School as another choice)
- Lamar High School
In 1999, a writer from the Houston Chronicle newspaper mentioned that being zoned to Roberts Elementary was a big plus for families looking to live in the Windermere community.
Private Schools
There are also several private schools located nearby:
- St. Vincent de Paul School is a K-8 (kindergarten through 8th grade) Roman Catholic school.
- St. Nicholas School Medical Center Campus is another K-8 private school in the area.
- Saint Anne Catholic School is also a K-8 Roman Catholic school.
Public Libraries
The McGovern-Stella Link Branch of the Houston Public Library is conveniently located close to the Morningside Place neighborhood, offering books and resources for everyone.
Local News and Media
Residents of Morningside Place can stay informed through several local newspapers:
- The Houston Chronicle is the main regional newspaper for the area.
- The West University Examiner is a local newspaper delivered to the community.
- The Village News and Southwest News is another local newspaper that serves the community.
Community Activities
The Weekly Family YMCA is located near Morningside Place, providing a place for families to enjoy various activities and programs.
