By Mike Tenney After three decades on the job and over 900 wins (901 to be exact), longtime Bellaire HS head volleyball coach Gloria “Ap” Clarke is retiring. One of the most successful coaches in not only the history of Houston ISD but also the state of Texas, Clarke has led the Cardinals to 18 district championships in the last 19 years and twice been honored as HISD’s … [Read more...] about End of an era in Bellaire sports: ‘Ap’ Clarke calls it a career
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BREAKING: HISD delays start, will open virtual-only classes Sept. 8
As COVID-19 cases continue to grow, Houston ISD has opted not to start school on campuses, announcing its plans Wednesday (July 15) for virtual classes only, starting Sept. 8. Interim Superintendent Grenita Lathan went online to make the announcement, with details available on a dedicated webpage here. The school year, which had been set to start on Aug. 24, will now be … [Read more...] about BREAKING: HISD delays start, will open virtual-only classes Sept. 8
Bellaire suspends Camp Paseo, Ozark camp closes despite COVID-19 safety measures
By Charlotte Aguilar For nearly six weeks, the city of Bellaire had carefully managed to offer its Camp Paseo summer recreation program to youngsters, but today (July 9) Paseo was shut down after a counselor tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. The daycamp, which had 78 youngsters registered during this session, has been “suspended until at least the beginning of next … [Read more...] about Bellaire suspends Camp Paseo, Ozark camp closes despite COVID-19 safety measures
It’s up to parents, says state: Schools will offer both on-site, online instruction (but expect closings, changes)
By Charlotte Aguilar The Texas Education Agency issued its guidelines Tuesday (July 7) for the 2020-21 school year — and to use a phrase common in the news business, TEA “buried the lead” about the uncertainty of its pronouncements at the end. “Due to the nature of this pandemic, parents and educators should expect to see some campuses close for brief periods during the … [Read more...] about It’s up to parents, says state: Schools will offer both on-site, online instruction (but expect closings, changes)
Through curbside service and virtual events, Bellaire Library keeps summer reading program tradition alive
It would be tough to imagine summer in Bellaire without the library’s reading program, and now the community won’t have to. The beloved tradition has been part of the community since the library’s founding in 1951, and despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the city’s dedicated librarians have made sure this summer is no exception, with the free programs for children and teens … [Read more...] about Through curbside service and virtual events, Bellaire Library keeps summer reading program tradition alive