By Eric Duran Here at the Nature Discovery Center, we're all about doing fun and easy crafts with kids. We especially like nature-oriented crafts that families can do at home with little fuss, especially if it’s too cold or wet to spend much time outside comfortably. This month, I'm going to share three that are family favorites. Pinecone birdfeeders are one of the more … [Read more...] about Getting crafty, with an assist from Mother Nature
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Bellaire HS’ ‘new front door’ swings open today in re-building milestone
The planning and construction process took a decade — and the grand re-entry had to wait two days while Houston ISD closed during a citywide water crisis — but Bellaire High School students will finally be walking through their “new front door” on South Rice Avenue this morning (Wednesday, Nov. 30). “We have a prosperous 67 years of history to add to,” school officials … [Read more...] about Bellaire HS’ ‘new front door’ swings open today in re-building milestone
No need to boil: Bellaire, Houston lift water warnings
After learning their water is safe to drink, Bellaire and Houston (which included a two-block section of Law Street in West University) have lifted their boil-water notices. Bellaire lifted theirs Monday night after determining its system was safe, and following the results of quality testing overnight, Houston lifted its notice at 7 a.m. today. Click here to learn how … [Read more...] about No need to boil: Bellaire, Houston lift water warnings
Help us share the most dazzling holiday displays in West U, Bellaire
Essentials is looking for holiday decorations in West University and Bellaire to share for those who wish to soak up the spirit. If you have decorated your home and yard or if you spot a display that you think others would enjoy, please share. Send the address — and hopefully a photo or two — to charlotte@essentialsmagazines.com. If you can’t snap a picture, we’ll run by and … [Read more...] about Help us share the most dazzling holiday displays in West U, Bellaire
November report: Temperatures and West U/Bellaire housing markets cool
The feverish local housing markets continued to cool to pre-pandemic levels in October, with year-over-year sales down 56 percent in Bellaire and 30.8 percent in West University. Only 29 homes changed hands in the two cities that month, compared with 51 the previous October. Still, prices soared by nearly 30 percent in West University, up to a whopping $1.74 million average, … [Read more...] about November report: Temperatures and West U/Bellaire housing markets cool