West U rocking with new music school franchise A new School of Rock franchise has moved into 2607 Bissonnet St. in West University, offering lessons for individual musicians and groups, as well as rehearsal spaces and a performance opportunities — all focused on rock music. Lessons are offered in guitar, bass guitar, drums, keyboard/piano and vocals for children through … [Read more...] about Business update: School of Rock opens, Panda Garden reopens, plus ice cream, BBQ kudos, student writing help from a pro
HISD will open, HCC cancels classes Wednesday on Day 2 of tropical downpours
Houston ISD announced that it will open for classes Wednesday (Sept. 18), although afterschool activities have been canceled as a tropical depression continues to pound the Gulf Coast. Houston Community College canceled classes for the day, as have most school districts closer to the coast that have already experienced street flooding. Here is the statement from … [Read more...] about HISD will open, HCC cancels classes Wednesday on Day 2 of tropical downpours
Warnings intensify, Bellaire cancels recycling pickup as Imelda becomes a tropical storm
With a large Gulf disturbance now a named tropical storm, both West University and Bellaire have issued alerts — and Bellaire has called off recycling and waste collection for Wednesday. Tropical Storm Imelda is expected to hammer the area periodically through Thursday. With street flooding a strong possibility, Bellaire is telling residents not to put out recyclables and … [Read more...] about Warnings intensify, Bellaire cancels recycling pickup as Imelda becomes a tropical storm
Bellaire to celebrate its new municipal facilities with tours, concert
It’s been a 15-year process from planning and funding, and today (Sept. 13), Bellaire will celebrate the completion of its municipal facilities — a new City Hall, Civic Center and Police/Courts building — with tours, a ribbon-cutting and concert. Self-guided tours with employees on hand to answer questions will begin at 4:30 p.m., with the formal ceremony beginning at 6 … [Read more...] about Bellaire to celebrate its new municipal facilities with tours, concert
The beauty and diversity of beetles
By Eric Duran Most of us go through our day never thinking about beetles. Fair enough. If you're a hiker or a gardener though, you do run across them here and there. While most beetles are fairly inconspicuous, some can be quite large, and others can be rather beautiful. Most beetles are easily recognizable by their hard, shiny wing covers, though some may look softer … [Read more...] about The beauty and diversity of beetles