U.S. Rep. Lizzie Fletcher (D-Texas Dist. 7) will hold one of her periodic “Across the Aisles” sessions from 2:30-3:30 p.m. today (Tuesday, Sept. 6) at the Kroger, 5150 Buffalo Speedway at Westpark. Constituents can drop by to chat with the two-term congresswoman about issues on their minds and to find out about services available to them … [Read more...] about Meet her at the market: Rep. Fletcher to host constituents’ drop-in today at Kroger
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West U resident, sports exec Jamey Rootes is dead at 56
James “Jamey” Rootes, a West University resident who served for nearly two decades as president of the Houston Texans, died Sunday at the age of 56. His wife, Melissa, said in a statement that he had been battling mental health issues, and gave out the number of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-8255. He is also survived by his children, Chris and … [Read more...] about West U resident, sports exec Jamey Rootes is dead at 56
Harvey’s legacy: 5 years later, new urgency for flood control
By Charlotte Aguilar Hurricanes with more destructive winds had struck over the decades, but it was the water that Harvey brought five years ago, starting on Aug. 25 and totaling 50 inches in some places, that was so ruinous to neighborhoods in the southwest area of Houston. Water that filled up Brays Bayou and quickly backed up, gushing into homes, businesses and schools. … [Read more...] about Harvey’s legacy: 5 years later, new urgency for flood control
Signups open for Bellaire Citizens Academy leadership preparation
First-come, first-served registration is now open for the next session of the 2022 Bellaire Citizens Academy, which will launch next month. Residents meet for 10 weeks, visiting various departments and experiencing all aspects of city government firsthand. The program is designed to create informed residents who will be better equipped to take leadership roles — both elected … [Read more...] about Signups open for Bellaire Citizens Academy leadership preparation
Bellaire to host meet-and-greet tonight for new city manager
Bellaire will host a reception at 6 p.m. tonight (Aug. 1) for the public to meet Sharon L. Citino, the newly named city manager, who is due to start her job in two weeks. The meet-and-greet will take place in the Civic Center, 7008 S. Rice Ave., preceding the 7 p.m. City Council meeting. Refreshments will be served. Council unanimously voted at its July 11 meeting to appoint … [Read more...] about Bellaire to host meet-and-greet tonight for new city manager