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
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Bellaire set to reopen 2 pools Monday for exercise — with limits
Bellaire will reopen two city-operated pools for members’ exercise and therapy for a few hours daily starting Monday (May 11) — but with a long list of new procedures and restrictions to maintain safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. The lap lanes at Evergreen Pool and the Elaine Wood Therapy Pool will both be available to those already holding memberships, with reservations … [Read more...] about Bellaire set to reopen 2 pools Monday for exercise — with limits
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
Bellaire will reopen some city facilities — still urging precautions — starting Friday
One day after the state unveiled a phased reopening of public facilities, Bellaire has announced plans for a limited reopening of some city facilities Friday (May 1) and Monday (May 4) — with anyone visiting municipal buildings still being asked to wear face coverings, sanitize their hands and practice social distancing. Reopening Friday are tennis courts through online … [Read more...] about Bellaire will reopen some city facilities — still urging precautions — starting Friday
Bellaire kicks off public safety parades through neighborhoods today
Front-line essential workers from the city of Bellaire — police, fire and public works personnel — are spiffing up their uniforms and lining up their vehicles this morning (Monday, April 20) to start a week of “City Sightings” parades, eventually covering all neighborhoods. Today’s parade will be held from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the area south of Bellaire Boulevard and east of … [Read more...] about Bellaire kicks off public safety parades through neighborhoods today