The city of Bellaire began preparations for wind and flooding Sunday as Tropical Storm Beta began to move onto the Texas coast — announcing changes in solid waste collection for the week, and warning residents to stay alert about possible reduction of other services. A planned drive-through voter registration event has also been delayed. While Bellaire planned for … [Read more...] about Bellaire changes solid waste pickup, voter registration event — and warns of more — as windy, wet Beta approaches
On-campus learning to start: HISD families, teachers get their back-to-school marching orders
Parents with children in Houston ISD will have to commit next week to sending them back to school starting Oct. 19 or continuing virtual instruction, and teachers have been told to report to campuses starting Oct. 12. The district rolled out “Return Safely, Return Strong,” the next phase of its response to the COVID-19 pandemic, on Wednesday (Sept. 16). For parents: … [Read more...] about On-campus learning to start: HISD families, teachers get their back-to-school marching orders
Colonial Park makeover launched with youth fitness course, sand play area — even something for doggie
Construction is starting on a new youth fitness challenge course and creative sand play area on the east side of Colonial Park in West University, along with solar lighting for the playground, bollard lights along the walking path — and even a doggie drinking fountain along the park’s perimeter. The remaining play equipment will get a makeover with fresh paint and … [Read more...] about Colonial Park makeover launched with youth fitness course, sand play area — even something for doggie
Bellaire closes pools after 3 employees test positive for COVID-19
The city of Bellaire closed its Family Aquatic Center and Evergreen Pool Monday (Sept. 14) after learning that three employees at the facilities had tested positive for COVID-19. The pools are scheduled to reopen next Monday (Sept. 21) after being thoroughly cleaned and disinfected. Through a news release, city officials reported that the three employees had worked at … [Read more...] about Bellaire closes pools after 3 employees test positive for COVID-19
The race is on: HISD to open school choice applications Saturday
The application period for Houston ISD’s school choice options for the 2021-22 academic year will open Saturday (Sept. 19), and the district will hold the first of five virtual school choice fairs that day. Deadline to apply for first-round consideration is Nov. 6. Qualified in-district applicants will be entered into a lottery at each campus where applications exceed spaces … [Read more...] about The race is on: HISD to open school choice applications Saturday