West U is cutting back to essential services only as it prepares for Tropical Storm Nicholas — closing city facilities Monday afternoon (Sept. 13) through Tuesday, suspending trash and yard waste collections, and postponing Monday night’s City Council meeting for a week. The shutdown will start at 2 p.m. Monday. Residents are reminded not to place any waste curbside … [Read more...] about As tropical storm nears, West U closes down offices, non-emergency services
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Bellaire shutting down city offices, services starting Monday afternoon
The city of Bellaire is closing city facilities, canceling a City Council meeting, and suspending everything but emergency services starting at 2 p.m. today (Monday, Sept. 13) due to Tropical Storm Nicholas. While crews are working to complete today’s scheduled trash pickup, tomorrow’s collection is canceled, and the City Hall-Civic Center, recreation center and pools, … [Read more...] about Bellaire shutting down city offices, services starting Monday afternoon
No school Tuesday in HISD; Monday afterschool activities canceled
Houston ISD has canceled all after school activities today (Monday, Sept. 13) and will close all schools and offices Tuesday, as Tropical Storm Nicholas moves toward the area. Here is HISD’s statement, released Monday morning: Due to inclement weather, all after-school activities and sporting events are cancelled today Monday, Sept 13. Schools and buildings should not be … [Read more...] about No school Tuesday in HISD; Monday afterschool activities canceled
Bellaire police evacuate Texas Right To Life office after bomb threat
A bomb threat to the Texas Right To Life office in Bellaire — and the discovery of a suspicious package — caused the police to evacuate the building Friday morning (Sept. 10). According to a release from the city of Bellaire, the police department received a report from the organization that it had received an emailed bomb threat to its office at 4500 Bissonnet St. As … [Read more...] about Bellaire police evacuate Texas Right To Life office after bomb threat
Finding the joy in sobriety: Christo Mio puts owner’s life lessons into action
Text and photos by Charlotte Aguilar Christopher Arcidiacono has assembled a crack team to help him create his new business — but ultimately, it’s his heart and his gut instincts that are guiding him. “An idea that comes from what I’ve lived,” is how he describes it. With roots deep in West University, the 34-year-old’s local knowledge is reflected in the design, menu and … [Read more...] about Finding the joy in sobriety: Christo Mio puts owner’s life lessons into action