Haynesville Shale Update

HRA has learned that many residents in Shreveport have received a letter from Cobra Petroleum with a check enclosed. Please read the fine print of this contract before you consider cashing that check. You may be selling, not leasing, your mineral rights on all property that you own in the parish. For more updates from the ShreveCentre Coalition, [...]

Save the Date!

HRA’s next general membership meeting will be Tuesday, January 18 at 6:00pm at the Randal T. Moore Center (3101 Fairfield Ave). The meeting will include an election of board members and officers for 2011, a vote on proposed changes to HRA by-laws, information about current and upcoming HRA projects, and a discussion with Shreveport’s proposed historic [...]

Zombee Candle

Still doing last-minute Christmas shopping? Check out Zombee Candle, which offers hand-poured, 100% soy and beeswax candles home-made in Highland. Unique Louisiana-inspired scents such as Praslin’s Pralines, Blazin Rouge, and Creole Zombie Marmalade make great gifts and will fill your home with enchanting aromas. For more information and to order Zombee Candles, go to their [...]

Bayou Bijou: Movie Making in Louisiana

Highland has played an important role in Shreveport’s film industry in the last few years. Learn more about movie making in our area and support the Louisiana Trust for Historic Preservation at the Robinson Film Center on Sunday, January 16. Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne will speak on Bayou Bijou: Movie Making in Louisiana; a reception [...]

Green House Initiatives in Historic Districts

The National Trust for Historic Preservation’s PreservationNation recently reported on a cutting-edge  green historic restoration project by Knox Heritage in Knoxville, TN. Their “Green House” demonstrates that energy-saving technology can be integrated seamlessly with preservation initiatives to create beautiful historic homes that are also environmentally friendly. Visit the PreservationNation blog here to read more about [...]

How to Calculate Property Taxes

Ever wonder how your property taxes are calculated? As property tax season rolls around, the Lafayette Parish Assessor’s office has published a guide to “Louisiana Property Tax Basics,” which explains the property tax process in layman’s terms and applies to every parish in Louisiana. Click here to download a pdf version of the booklet.

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