Early voting begins today for the Bellaire runoff election for two City Council positions, in conjunction with Harris County’s Elections Division, which is handling similar runoffs for Houston, Houston ISD, and Houston Community College. On the ballot for Position 4, vacated by term limits, are Nathan Wesely, the top vote-getter on Nov. 5, and Winfred “Win” Frazier. Squaring … [Read more...] about Early voting begins today for 2 Bellaire City Council seats
Cart-before-horse? Bellaire church, zoned residential, for sale as possible commercial site
By Charlotte Aguilar Once again, it pays to look at commercial real estate listings to learn about potential future development of a prime piece of Bellaire property. The stately and historic ChristChurch Presbyterian sanctuary and educational center, spanning 2 acres at 5001 Bellaire Blvd., on the southeast corner of South Rice Avenue, is listed for sale as a … [Read more...] about Cart-before-horse? Bellaire church, zoned residential, for sale as possible commercial site
‘Mandy got her change of heart:’ Bellaire leader Nathan’s husband shares transplant news
A nearly six-month rollercoaster ordeal of testing, treatments, waiting, searching and praying — and a miraculous match — resulted in a heart transplant Sunday for former Bellaire Mayor Pro Tem Mandy Nathan. Tricky antibodies had made the search a narrow one, but according to her husband, David, things happened fast this weekend for the 52-year-old civic leader, who had … [Read more...] about ‘Mandy got her change of heart:’ Bellaire leader Nathan’s husband shares transplant news
Removing the ‘I’ from Houston ISD — state announces takeover of board, schools
By Charlotte Aguilar The Houston Independent School District will no longer be independent, with the Texas Education Agency informing district leaders Wednesday (Nov. 6) that it would be taking over the state’s largest school system because of a “failure of governance.” That means naming a replacement superintendent and a new board to run the district’s nearly 250 schools … [Read more...] about Removing the ‘I’ from Houston ISD — state announces takeover of board, schools
West U’s Laura Higley resigns state court seat amid family fight
Former West University Mayor Laura Higley has resigned the seat on the Texas First Court of Appeals that she has held since 2002, as her family argues about her condition, care and custody in a probate court. Higley’s resignation, confirmed by her husband, current West U Mayor Bob Higley, today (Wednesday, Nov. 6) was sent to Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday. Her two adult … [Read more...] about West U’s Laura Higley resigns state court seat amid family fight