U.S. Rep. Lizzie Fletcher (D-Texas District 7) visited West University Place officials Friday (March 26) to take note of the estimated $3.4 million in federal “rescue” funds the city will be receiving for COVID-19 relief. Mayor Bob Higley gathered along with some members of City Council and city staff — appropriately socially distanced and outdoors — outside the Police … [Read more...] about West U officials, Rep. Fletcher promote $3.4M federal COVID aid award
COVID-19
West U will still require masks in city facilities
Despite the governor’s lifting of a mandate to wear masks as protection against COVID-19, the city of West University announced Monday (March 8) it will continue to require anyone entering city facilities to be wearing a face covering. The announcement said the decision is “in accordance with guidance from local health officials and the CDC (Centers for Disease Control) to … [Read more...] about West U will still require masks in city facilities
COVID claims beloved Bellaire bake shop owner
Nathan Maynor, proprietor of Bellaire’s Sugar Shop Bakery, lost his battle with COVID-19 early Saturday morning, friends reported. He was 58 years old and had been hospitalized with severely compromised breathing and other symptoms for about three weeks. More than 150 contributors had exceeded a $15,000 goal with GoFundMe.com to help pay the bills for his business in hopes … [Read more...] about COVID claims beloved Bellaire bake shop owner
West University ES being ‘deep cleaned’ due to confirmed positive COVID case but will open Monday
West University Elementary School “is in the process of being deep cleaned and disinfected” Sunday night (Oct. 25) after report of a confirmed positive case of COVID-19 at the campus — but in-person classes will be held Monday for those enrolled. Principal Scott Disch made the announcement and said Houston ISD’s Health and Medical Services would be notifying any staff member … [Read more...] about West University ES being ‘deep cleaned’ due to confirmed positive COVID case but will open Monday
HISD reopens all schools, changes COVID closing criteria
By Charlotte Aguilar Houston ISD reports that all 280 of its campuses are open for in-person classes today and that it is changing its controversial procedure to close schools when the COVID-19 virus is detected. On Tuesday, the second day of the return to campus learning, the district was forced to close anywhere from 15 to 19 schools — uncertain because of an uneven … [Read more...] about HISD reopens all schools, changes COVID closing criteria