Bellaire United Methodist Church will host its 11th annual Blessing of the Animals from 1-3 p.m. today (Saturday, March 25) on its front lawn at 4417 Bellaire Blvd. Humans of all faiths can bring their friendly and properly controlled pets — everything from dogs and cats to hamsters, reptiles, birds and fish — to receive an individual blessing from a pastor. The moment … [Read more...] about Blessing of Animals open today in Bellaire for fish, fowl, 4-legged friends
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It’s official: state is taking over Houston ISD starting with an appointed board
By Charlotte Aguilar The state made its move Wednesday (March 15) to take over Houston ISD, which Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath said would begin in earnest after school is out with replacement of the elected school board by a local “board of managers” that he will appoint by June 1. In fact, the education agency posted listings Tuesday — apparently … [Read more...] about It’s official: state is taking over Houston ISD starting with an appointed board
Tree ceremony today will honor Bellaire volunteer Diane McLaughlan
The public is invited to honor Diane McLaughlan for her devotion to Bellaire at 3 p.m. today (Saturday, March 11), as a tree and plaque are dedicated in her memory. The ceremony will take place at the Bellaire Library Green Space, 5111 Jessamine St., and is led by the Patrons for Bellaire Parks, of which McLaughlan was a board member. The location is significant: McLaughlan … [Read more...] about Tree ceremony today will honor Bellaire volunteer Diane McLaughlan
Opponents gearing up for ‘battle’ in parole review for Bellaire man convicted as Weslayan Plaza ‘Wig Shop Killer’
By Charlotte Aguilar The Bellaire man convicted in the brutal 1998 Weslayan Plaza “wig shop murder” is in the middle of his first formal review for a possible parole this August, after serving half his sentence — and family members of his victims are bracing to fight his release, Essentials News has learned. Dror Haim Goldberg is now 44 and serving a 45-year term in a state … [Read more...] about Opponents gearing up for ‘battle’ in parole review for Bellaire man convicted as Weslayan Plaza ‘Wig Shop Killer’
HISD board drops suit vs. state; lawmaker says TEA takeover of district is ‘imminent’
Acknowledging that the district had “no further legal recourse,” Houston ISD trustees voted Thursday night (March 9) to end the lawsuit aimed at preventing the state from seizing control, and elected officials are warning that the takeover is “imminent.” Fox26 News aired an interview with State Rep. Ron Reynolds (D-Dist. 27), who said he met with Texas Education Agency Chief … [Read more...] about HISD board drops suit vs. state; lawmaker says TEA takeover of district is ‘imminent’