Starting Thursday (May 20), visitors to West University city facilities will no longer have to wear face masks. The city made the announcement Wednesday night, following Gov. Greg Abbott’s executive order preventing government entities from issuing and enforcing mask mandates. Still, the city is encouraging residents to follow guidelines from the Centers for Disease … [Read more...] about West U lifts mask mandate in city facilities
COVID-19
Colonial Park Pool opens this weekend with safety topmost; memberships now on sale
With pandemic precautions still in place, West University’s pool season begins this weekend (May 1-2) as the Colonial Park Pool opens Saturday to members and Sunday to residents without memberships. The pool will be open from noon-5:30 p.m. weekends-only through May 23, with hours expanding for Memorial Day weekend and beyond. You can view the schedule here. Reservations … [Read more...] about Colonial Park Pool opens this weekend with safety topmost; memberships now on sale
West U will still require masks in city facilities
Despite the governor’s lifting of a mandate to wear masks as protection against COVID-19, the city of West University announced Monday (March 8) it will continue to require anyone entering city facilities to be wearing a face covering. The announcement said the decision is “in accordance with guidance from local health officials and the CDC (Centers for Disease Control) to … [Read more...] about West U will still require masks in city facilities
COVID cases send Condit ES back to virtual learning; principal urges isolation
Students at Condit Elementary School will return to virtual learning this week “based on our campus COVID data,” said Principal Dan Greenberg Sunday night (Jan. 17), and he told parents to “treat this coming week like a quarantine.” “Keep your child as isolated as you are able to ensure we all come back healthy on Monday, Jan. 25, and we are able to stay that way,” he … [Read more...] about COVID cases send Condit ES back to virtual learning; principal urges isolation
COVID claims beloved Bellaire bake shop owner
Nathan Maynor, proprietor of Bellaire’s Sugar Shop Bakery, lost his battle with COVID-19 early Saturday morning, friends reported. He was 58 years old and had been hospitalized with severely compromised breathing and other symptoms for about three weeks. More than 150 contributors had exceeded a $15,000 goal with GoFundMe.com to help pay the bills for his business in hopes … [Read more...] about COVID claims beloved Bellaire bake shop owner