With the governor pausing his reopening plans for Texas and Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo declaring a Level 1 emergency as COVID-19 cases surge, the city of Bellaire is following suit — scaling back some services, closing a few activities, and slowing down the restart of others. This comes as Bellaire shows a total of 42 cases in its ZIP code — with 23 active, 19 … [Read more...] about See what’s changing: Bellaire orders closings, slowdowns, cancellations in response to COVID-19 surge
Government
Bellaire city manager leaving; mayor sees chance ‘to restore our focus on the issues’
By Charlotte Aguilar City Manager Paul Hofmann will be leaving Bellaire after six increasingly controversial years at the helm, with the Bastrop City Council voting Tuesday night to hire him to run that Austin-area city of about 9,500 residents. His last day on the job in Bellaire will be Aug. 2. Most notably during his tenure, Hofmann led Bellaire through recovery from … [Read more...] about Bellaire city manager leaving; mayor sees chance ‘to restore our focus on the issues’
JUST IN: New Harris County order mandates masks for employees, customers at businesses
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo has ordered businesses in Harris County to require employees and customers 10 and older to wear face masks or face fines up to $1,000 for each violation beginning Monday and lasting through June 30. She likened the requirement to a common practice and sign: “No shoes, no shirts, no service” — adding “no mask” to that list. Gov. Greg Abbott … [Read more...] about JUST IN: New Harris County order mandates masks for employees, customers at businesses
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
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