By Charlotte Aguilar In what appears to be a case of wishful thinking exacerbated by false social media accounts, dog owners are having to be reminded once again that their four-legged companions are not allowed in Bellaire’s Evelyn’s Park or its patio-centric casual eatery, Betsy’s. Patricia King-Ritter, park director, says the conservancy which operates the park will be … [Read more...] about NO! says Bellaire. Dogs cannot roam Evelyn’s Park or chow down at its restaurant
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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
‘Bad news on top of bad news:’ Bellaire must return $694K in sales taxes to state
By Charlotte Aguilar As it copes with the growing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the city of Bellaire has been socked with what amounts to a $694,000 bill from the state, to return sales taxes the city was overpaid over a period of years. In a notice to City Council in his weekly report, City Manager Paul Hofmann called the notice “bad news on top of bad news.” “Of … [Read more...] about ‘Bad news on top of bad news:’ Bellaire must return $694K in sales taxes to state
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
Bellaire will reopen some city facilities — still urging precautions — starting Friday
One day after the state unveiled a phased reopening of public facilities, Bellaire has announced plans for a limited reopening of some city facilities Friday (May 1) and Monday (May 4) — with anyone visiting municipal buildings still being asked to wear face coverings, sanitize their hands and practice social distancing. Reopening Friday are tennis courts through online … [Read more...] about Bellaire will reopen some city facilities — still urging precautions — starting Friday