Thursday, May 16, 2019

Jack in the Box, The Heights

2001 North Shepherd Drive

Built in 1977 but replacing an older restaurant dating back to at least the mid-1960s, this Jack in the Box closed September 2018. The restaurant was poorly run, with employees actually refusing to serve hamburgers after around 7 pm citing the grill being shut off (likely a reason for its demise, as Jack in the Box stores usually thrive on night traffic). It reopened as Velvet Taco in January 2021 with a exterior major re-do (however, the "box" was kept). [Photo by author, March 2019]

Thursday, January 10, 2019

1317 Telephone Road

1317 Telephone Road

HCAD puts this at being built in 1927, and it has not changed hands since 1992. It likely has been a law office since that time, and no further information is currently available. Photo from author, December 2018.

Thursday, January 3, 2019

Platters Seafood Bar & Grill

8125 Katy Freeway

Build date unknown (assumed to be 1980s), this was later 59 Diner before it was closed and demolished for the widening of the Katy Freeway. The McDonald's at 8147 Katy Freeway occupies this site today, though it was briefly part of National Tree & Shrub.