The congregation of Immanuel Lutheran Church has voted to delay until spring 2010 the proposed demolition of its Gothic Revival sanctuary on East 15th Street at Cortlandt in the Heights East Historic District. GHPA has been advocating the historic building’s preservation for several years, and encouraging church officials to retain the 77-year-old landmark as the cornerstone of the Immanuel campus. The church members' decision gives preservation supporters additional time to develop other plans for the congregation's consideration.

General Motors has notified Knapp Chevrolet that the Houston dealership is being considered for termination. GHPA is working with the Knapp family to increase public awareness of the possible loss of this heritage business. The company not only occupies a landmark art deco building on Houston Avenue, the local dealership is a vital part of Houston’s commercial history.

The Houston Archaeological and Historical Commission (HAHC) denied Immanuel Lutheran Church’s request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to demolish its historic church building on Cortlandt at East 15th Street in the Heights at its October 22 meeting. The 77-year-old Gothic Revival structure is a contributing building in the Houston Heights Historic District (East). The church was dedicated in 1932; the congregation built a new sanctuary in 1964. Church officials have no plans for the site beyond demolition.