The public is invited to honor Diane McLaughlan for her devotion to Bellaire at 3 p.m. today (Saturday, March 11), as a tree and plaque are dedicated in her memory. The ceremony will take place at the Bellaire Library Green Space, 5111 Jessamine St., and is led by the Patrons for Bellaire Parks, of which McLaughlan was a board member. The location is significant: McLaughlan … [Read more...] about Tree ceremony today will honor Bellaire volunteer Diane McLaughlan
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Finding the joy in sobriety: Christo Mio puts owner’s life lessons into action
Text and photos by Charlotte Aguilar Christopher Arcidiacono has assembled a crack team to help him create his new business — but ultimately, it’s his heart and his gut instincts that are guiding him. “An idea that comes from what I’ve lived,” is how he describes it. With roots deep in West University, the 34-year-old’s local knowledge is reflected in the design, menu and … [Read more...] about Finding the joy in sobriety: Christo Mio puts owner’s life lessons into action
COVID claims beloved Bellaire bake shop owner
Nathan Maynor, proprietor of Bellaire’s Sugar Shop Bakery, lost his battle with COVID-19 early Saturday morning, friends reported. He was 58 years old and had been hospitalized with severely compromised breathing and other symptoms for about three weeks. More than 150 contributors had exceeded a $15,000 goal with GoFundMe.com to help pay the bills for his business in hopes … [Read more...] about COVID claims beloved Bellaire bake shop owner
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’
Burt Ballanfant: Remembering a friend, leader
The global pandemic struck painfully close to home in West University this week with word that former Mayor Burt Ballanfant had died from Coronavirus. News of his passing elicited an outpouring of shock, sadness and memories of Ballanfant as a longtime friend, neighbor and public servant — from his college years at the University of Texas more than a half-century ago to his … [Read more...] about Burt Ballanfant: Remembering a friend, leader