Text and photos by Charlotte Aguilar Christopher Arcidiacono has assembled a crack team to help him create his new business — but ultimately, it’s his heart and his gut instincts that are guiding him. “An idea that comes from what I’ve lived,” is how he describes it. With roots deep in West University, the 34-year-old’s local knowledge is reflected in the design, menu and … [Read more...] about Finding the joy in sobriety: Christo Mio puts owner’s life lessons into action
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November ballot: Bellaire mayor unopposed, but 7 seek 3 open council seats
By Charlotte Aguilar Bellaire’s Nov. 2 general election has the potential to change the city’s political landscape, with the mayor’s position and three council seats up for grabs — a majority of the seven members who sit at the City Council table. When the deadline for a place on the ballot came at 5 p.m. Monday (Aug. 16), Mayor Andrew Friedberg found himself unopposed, … [Read more...] about November ballot: Bellaire mayor unopposed, but 7 seek 3 open council seats
City Council votes to restore youth sports funding
By George Boehme West University Place City Council agreed Thursday night (May 6) to restore the $125,000 annual funding for youth sports that had become the focal point of the May 1 municipal election. At a special meeting called by outgoing Mayor Bob Higley, the majority of the councilors said they viewed the election as a referendum on an annual taxpayer … [Read more...] about City Council votes to restore youth sports funding
West U council could restore Tri-Sports subsidy Thursday at special meeting called by mayor
Youth sports — the issue that likely toppled most of West University’s current city leaders in last Saturday’s general election — may be off the table by the time the newly elected mayor and councilmembers are sworn in on May 24. Mayor Bob Higley — who did not seek re-election — has called a special City Council Zoom meeting for 6 p.m. Thursday (May 6) to discuss a budget … [Read more...] about West U council could restore Tri-Sports subsidy Thursday at special meeting called by mayor
Scenes from an election: West U goes to the polls
Business was brisk at the polling places Saturday (May 1) where voters were casting ballots for mayor and four council seats in West University, and candidates and their surrogates were getting in some last-minute campaigning. By 1:30 p.m., 541 residents had voted at West University City Hall with another 94 at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. Early votes and mail-in … [Read more...] about Scenes from an election: West U goes to the polls