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
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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
‘Bad news on top of bad news:’ Bellaire must return $694K in sales taxes to state
By Charlotte Aguilar As it copes with the growing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the city of Bellaire has been socked with what amounts to a $694,000 bill from the state, to return sales taxes the city was overpaid over a period of years. In a notice to City Council in his weekly report, City Manager Paul Hofmann called the notice “bad news on top of bad news.” “Of … [Read more...] about ‘Bad news on top of bad news:’ Bellaire must return $694K in sales taxes to state