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
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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
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