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
Public Safety
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
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
West U to try reopening parks green spaces this week, with safety reminders
West University is reopening green spaces in its parks this week — but no playgrounds or other amenities — with a caveat that their continued availability will depend on how residents respect protocols to prevent community spread of the coronavirus. Opening today (Wednesday, May 13) are Liberty Hill Park and, in the afternoon, Jennie Elizabeth Hughes Park and Friends … [Read more...] about West U to try reopening parks green spaces this week, with safety reminders
Taking measured approach to pandemic, West U is in no rush to reopen facilities, services
By Charlotte Aguilar West University Place leaders have set June 1 as the goal for “returning to a sense of normalcy” and are taking a data-driven, “more conservative approach” in response to the state’s plan to begin allowing the reopening of some facilities and services starting Friday (May 1). That word came as West U announced limited reopening of its tennis courts on … [Read more...] about Taking measured approach to pandemic, West U is in no rush to reopen facilities, services