Midterm elections can sometimes be sluggish affairs. But with representatives to Congress and the State Legislature and the local state senator on the ballot, the governor and state executives facing re-election, and heated interest in Harris County posts including the county judge and judicial seats — forecasts are for a stronger-than-usual turnout. Bellaire and West … [Read more...] about Election 2022: High stakes party battles create midterm energy
Bellaire Government
West U getting tough on those profiting from city rec facilities
West University is about to enact a new policy for regulating “for profit” activities in its parks and recreation facilities that designates a city-approved group tennis instructor and allows individual lessons on city courts only by instructors who apply for a permit, pass a background check, and agree to pay 20 percent of their lesson fees to West U. Violating the policy … [Read more...] about West U getting tough on those profiting from city rec facilities
Bellaire P&Z hears pitch for medical building, garage in ‘urban village’ zone
By Charlotte Aguilar Houston Methodist healthcare has begun the process of trying to redevelop the old Randalls supermarket property — more than 3 acres of high profile Bellaire commercial real estate zoned as a downtown “urban village” — into a multi-story medical office building and parking garage to consolidate local Methodist-affiliated doctor’s offices and services. Page … [Read more...] about Bellaire P&Z hears pitch for medical building, garage in ‘urban village’ zone
EYE ON WEST U: Is Edloe Street project on the right path?
By John Barnes Back in February, by a vote of 4-1, the West University City Council approved the concept design for the Edloe Street Pathway (ESP), a planned linear park with a hike & bike trail running alongside Poor Farm Ditch from Albans Road at the north end to the driveway at Tiny’s #5 at the opposite end, with Sunset Boulevard cutting through its middle. Even … [Read more...] about EYE ON WEST U: Is Edloe Street project on the right path?
MAYOR’S INSIGHTS: Facilities Master Plan provides vision for West U’s future
By Susan Sample With City Council officially accepting the final Facilities Master Plan report for West U, the city now is guided by a long-term roadmap for the function and location of municipal buildings, as well as the sequencing of construction and renovations. Completion of this plan was a community effort, with extensive deliberation and participation by staff, expert … [Read more...] about MAYOR’S INSIGHTS: Facilities Master Plan provides vision for West U’s future