With greatly reduced capacity, West University Place will begin reopening municipal buildings and recreational facilities and programs Monday (June 1) and is working to have everything in place to open Colonial Park Pool on June 8. Most activities will require reservations for blocks of time, which are available online at westutx.gov/reg or by calling 713-662-7420 during … [Read more...] about West U will start s-l-o-w reopening of city buildings, rec center and programs Monday
COVID-19
Masses canceled after COVID-19 scare at local Catholic church; priest dies, 3 test positive
By Charlotte Aguilar Masses at Holy Ghost Church — just west of Bellaire and serving Bellaire- and Gulfton-area Catholic parishioners — have been canceled until further notice after concerns that the death of a priest last week was due to COVID-19 and three community members subsequently testing positive for the virus. In a message to the Holy Ghost community, Father … [Read more...] about Masses canceled after COVID-19 scare at local Catholic church; priest dies, 3 test positive
Orange you glad for West U’s public works team? Show your gratitude this week with a ribbon
West University is launching Public Works Week today (Sunday, May 17), with the hopes that the public will visibly show their support of this team of tireless public servants by tying orange ribbons in their front yards. To help with the effort, Essentials Magazine/EssentialsNews.com will be offering an orange ribbon to the first 50 residents who come by 3005 Robinhood St. … [Read more...] about Orange you glad for West U’s public works team? Show your gratitude this week with a ribbon
West U to try reopening parks green spaces this week, with safety reminders
West University is reopening green spaces in its parks this week — but no playgrounds or other amenities — with a caveat that their continued availability will depend on how residents respect protocols to prevent community spread of the coronavirus. Opening today (Wednesday, May 13) are Liberty Hill Park and, in the afternoon, Jennie Elizabeth Hughes Park and Friends … [Read more...] about West U to try reopening parks green spaces this week, with safety reminders
Bellaire set to reopen 2 pools Monday for exercise — with limits
Bellaire will reopen two city-operated pools for members’ exercise and therapy for a few hours daily starting Monday (May 11) — but with a long list of new procedures and restrictions to maintain safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. The lap lanes at Evergreen Pool and the Elaine Wood Therapy Pool will both be available to those already holding memberships, with reservations … [Read more...] about Bellaire set to reopen 2 pools Monday for exercise — with limits