UPDATE: The city has delayed this event due to inclement weather and will make an announcement next week about when it will be rescheduled. Bellaire’s citizens’ Environmental Sustainability Board is teaming up with the Public Works Department today (May 1) for their annual drive-thru recycling dropoff from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. in the parking lot of Condit Elementary School, 7000 S. … [Read more...] about UPDATE: Bellaire postpones recycling drive-thru today due to weather
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West U residents can recycle paper, electronics, mattresses today
The city of West University will hold one of its semi-annual paper-shredding, and recycling events for e-waste and mattresses today (May 1) from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at the Public Works facility, 3826 Milton St. Participants will need to show identification proving they are residents of West U. For the paper shredding, there is a limit of five banker boxes per household, and … [Read more...] about West U residents can recycle paper, electronics, mattresses today
REMINDER: West U polls open from 7-7 today for mayor, council voting
By George Boehme West University Place voters have one last chance Saturday (May 1) to cast their ballots for mayor and City Council, with polls open for the general election from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Polling places are at West University City Hall, 3801 University Blvd.; Southside Place Park Clubhouse, 3743 Garnet St.; and St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 5308 Buffalo … [Read more...] about REMINDER: West U polls open from 7-7 today for mayor, council voting
Colonial Park Pool opens this weekend with safety topmost; memberships now on sale
With pandemic precautions still in place, West University’s pool season begins this weekend (May 1-2) as the Colonial Park Pool opens Saturday to members and Sunday to residents without memberships. The pool will be open from noon-5:30 p.m. weekends-only through May 23, with hours expanding for Memorial Day weekend and beyond. You can view the schedule here. Reservations … [Read more...] about Colonial Park Pool opens this weekend with safety topmost; memberships now on sale
Nature Center makes up for pandemic losses with double gala, honoring longtime steward
The COVID pandemic hit the Nature Discovery Center in Bellaire hard over the last year, with fears of community spread forcing the cancellation of some of the nonprofit’s seasonal fundraising events and causing others to go “virtual.” So it’s no surprise that the center doubled down on its big annual gala this year, turning its 26th annual Twilight Gala Saturday into two … [Read more...] about Nature Center makes up for pandemic losses with double gala, honoring longtime steward