The global pandemic struck painfully close to home in West University this week with word that former Mayor Burt Ballanfant had died from Coronavirus. News of his passing elicited an outpouring of shock, sadness and memories of Ballanfant as a longtime friend, neighbor and public servant — from his college years at the University of Texas more than a half-century ago to his … [Read more...] about Burt Ballanfant: Remembering a friend, leader
Bellaire mayor: Coming together as a community while keeping our social distance
By Andrew Friedberg This temporary “new normal,” in which not only the adults are working from home but the kids are, too, is positively surreal. We never imagined, for example, having to remind our young children of their scheduled videoconferences throughout the workday. For a bit of exercise and fresh air, and to keep from climbing the walls, we’re getting outside more … [Read more...] about Bellaire mayor: Coming together as a community while keeping our social distance
Ex-Bellaire city manager Pape dies: Man of many careers
Former Bellaire City Manager John Pape — who in his 64 years navigated between careers in law enforcement, city management, community journalism and writing fiction — has died from a brain tumor. Friends in the Goliad County Sheriff’s Office, where he served as a captain and commander of law enforcement operations, reported his death on Sunday. They said he had not confided … [Read more...] about Ex-Bellaire city manager Pape dies: Man of many careers
Congresswoman Fletcher’s Coronavirus test comes back negative
U.S. Rep. Lizzie Fletcher (D-7th District) is suffering from a respiratory infection and not Coronavirus, her office has announced. “I am thankful to report that my COVID-19 test came back negative,” Fletcher said in a statement. “Although I did test positive for a different respiratory infection, I am now on the mend.” The congresswoman self-quarantined last week when … [Read more...] about Congresswoman Fletcher’s Coronavirus test comes back negative
Former West U Mayor Ballanfant has died from Coronavirus
Former West University Mayor Richard Burton “Burt” Ballanfant has died of Coronavirus at the age of 72. Ballanfant served two terms as West U mayor, and his career on City Council spanned 15 years and included being chosen president of the Harris County Council of Mayors and Councils. Most recently, he was elected to council as part of a slate, serving through 2017. A … [Read more...] about Former West U Mayor Ballanfant has died from Coronavirus