Construction is starting on a new youth fitness challenge course and creative sand play area on the east side of Colonial Park in West University, along with solar lighting for the playground, bollard lights along the walking path — and even a doggie drinking fountain along the park’s perimeter. The remaining play equipment will get a makeover with fresh paint and … [Read more...] about Colonial Park makeover launched with youth fitness course, sand play area — even something for doggie
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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
Bellaire cancels Fourth of July Parade because of virus surge
The last effort at a community Fourth of July celebration in Bellaire — for “some semblance of normalcy” — has been abandoned. The city of Bellaire announced Thursday (June 25) that it was canceling the Fourth of July Parade in the face of the worsening COVID-19 pandemic in the Houston area and Texas. After first canceling the traditional Fourth of July Festival in Bellaire … [Read more...] about Bellaire cancels Fourth of July Parade because of virus surge
Evelyn’s Park director stepping down as parking lot controversy continues
Patricia King-Ritter — who’s found herself embroiled in a controversy about the illegal construction of a Bellaire parking lot in a deal between Evelyn’s Park and a Southside Place commercial interest — is stepping down as staff director of the park. The conservancy which operates Evelyn’s announced Monday (June 1) that King-Ritter, the staff director for two years after … [Read more...] about Evelyn’s Park director stepping down as parking lot controversy continues
Bellaire’s Nature Discovery Center closes ‘until further notice’ for public safety reasons
“To help prevent the spread of COVID-19” Bellaire’s Nature Discovery Center announced its closing Tuesday (March 17) “until further notice” and the cancellation, suspension or postponement of its programs and events for youngsters, adults and families through March 31. The adjacent four-acre Russ Pitman Park remains open. “Please stay healthy, spend some quality time in … [Read more...] about Bellaire’s Nature Discovery Center closes ‘until further notice’ for public safety reasons