The first update on the yet-to-be-built Jennie Elizabeth Hughes Park was given to the West University City Council on Monday. The update was presented by Tim O’Connor, the city’s Park and Recreations Director. The property, located at 6446 Sewanee, was a gift to the city from the late James Hughes. In order to accept the donation — including an additional $200,000 — West U had … [Read more...] about Hughes Park project getting off the ground
Bellaire’s water rates to see a drastic rate hike in October
Bellaire’s water rates are going up. There’s no if, ands or buts about it. That was the consensus from Monday’s Bellaire City Council and Town hall meeting. During the town hall meeting, it was revealed that the water rates could be doubled in the next fiscal year. The picture below shows the current rates versus the proposed rates from Monday’s presentation. The council, … [Read more...] about Bellaire’s water rates to see a drastic rate hike in October
Town Hall Meeting: Council, residents to hear presentation on water and sewer rates
A Town Hall meeting will precede the Bellaire City Council meeting. The town hall, slated to start at 7 p.m., will revolve around a presentation regarding proposed water and sewer rates for the 2017 Fiscal Year. The council previously heard the results of the presentation on April 25. At that meeting, the results of a rate study conducted by Superior Water Management, LLC in … [Read more...] about Town Hall Meeting: Council, residents to hear presentation on water and sewer rates
Council to hear an update on Jennie Elizabeth Hughes Park
The sole item on Monday’s West U City Council meeting is a matter related to the Hughes Park Donation. More specifically, the council will consider appointing a Jennie Elizabeth Hughes Park Citizens Task Force. Tim O’Connor, the city’s park and recreation director, will be presenting the update. The park donation, a gift from the late James Hughes, is located at 6446 Sewanee, … [Read more...] about Council to hear an update on Jennie Elizabeth Hughes Park
'The Chromatics' in concert Friday night
West University's Party on the Patio saved the best musical act for last and on Friday, 80s band the Chromatics will be the last concert of the season. The concert kicks off at 7 p.m. and runs until 9 p.m. at the Colonial Park Deck at 4130 Byron. Blankets and lawn chairs are permitted and Prince's Hamburgers will be handling the concessions. Party on the Patio, co-sponsored by … [Read more...] about 'The Chromatics' in concert Friday night