By Charlotte Aguilar Families who have worried about their youngsters’ “screen time” are going to have to get used to it as a way of life, as Houston ISD unveiled its “HISD@HOME” learning plan Monday (March 23) to continue educating more than 200,000 youngsters during its shutdown during the COVID-19 pandemic. The district is currently projecting an April 13 date to restart … [Read more...] about It’s back-to-school as district unveils ‘HISD@HOME’ digital learning and support
West U closes city buildings to public, asks residents to go electronic, telephonic
West University Place has restricted public access to the Municipal Building and other city facilities starting today (March 23) — the Police Department lobby being an exception — but is doing business by phone, email and online access. It’s the latest move to help halt the spread of the Coronavirus, with the Recreation Center, Community Building/Seniors Center already … [Read more...] about West U closes city buildings to public, asks residents to go electronic, telephonic
Despite COVID-19 restrictions, West U-Bellaire houses of worship are still providing inspiration through technology
Those looking to celebrate their faith or seeking inspiration and guidance in this time of crisis can find it with Bellaire and West University houses of worship which are using technology to carry their messages while gatherings are banned due to the coronavirus pandemic. Click on the links to access these listings: WEST UNIVERSITY BAPTIST & CROSSPOINT CHURCH … [Read more...] about Despite COVID-19 restrictions, West U-Bellaire houses of worship are still providing inspiration through technology
BELLAIRE COVID-19 UPDATE: Disaster declaration, ‘telephonic’ council meeting, possible election postponement, city buildings closing
By Charlotte Aguilar The Bellaire City Council will hold a “telephonic” public meeting at 6 p.m. Monday (March 23) to extend indefinitely an emergency declaration signed by the mayor on Friday and to consider moving the city charter election on sidewalks from May to November. In addition, Bellaire took new steps Friday to protect the public and city workers from the … [Read more...] about BELLAIRE COVID-19 UPDATE: Disaster declaration, ‘telephonic’ council meeting, possible election postponement, city buildings closing
Books-to-go: Bellaire Library closes but offers online/phone ordering, curbside pickup (to West U Library patrons, too)
Fears of spreading COVID-19 have shuttered the Bellaire Library until at least May 2 — but the clever librarians have taken a page from restaurants’ survival strategy and instituted a remote ordering and curbside pickup system to keep their patrons well fed at a time they most crave a diet of distractions. Anyone with a valid Bellaire City Library or Harris County Library … [Read more...] about Books-to-go: Bellaire Library closes but offers online/phone ordering, curbside pickup (to West U Library patrons, too)