Debbie Marshall Recycling Center Will Be Closing In September
The Debbie Marshall Recycling Center will be closing on Sept. 30 because of the success of Bellaire’s curbside recycling program.
The city started a curbside recycling program in 2006 and has expanded that program to include glass, paper, cardboard, metal, plastic and thin plastic.
The Works Department picks up curbside recycling every Wednesday from all residents that [...]
Study Shows Strategies Needed To Address Breast Cancer In Mexican-Origin Women
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Specific prevention and education strategies are needed to address breast cancer in Mexican-origin women in this country, according to a study at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, which was published online in the journal Cancer.
Among the Mexican-origin women with breast cancer who were surveyed, half were diagnosed before age 50, years earlier than [...]
Bellaire Police Department Participates In Nationwide Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
The Drug Enforcement Administration and government, community, public health and law enforcement partners announced a nationwide prescription drug “Take-Back” initiative that seeks to prevent increased pill abuse and theft.
The Bellaire Police Department will be collecting potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs for destruction from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Sept. 25 at the [...]
Tickets On Sale For Upcoming Bellaire Patrons Wine And Tapas Gala
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Tickets are now available for the PATRONS for Bellaire Parks wine and tapas gala on Oct. 1.
This year’s event is a fundraiser for the next Bellaire Town Square plan. Proceeds from the event will go towards building a new skate park, pavilion, plaza with an interactive fountain and a new lawn.
The wine and tapas gala [...]
Bally’s Fitness Agrees To Settlement In Misleading ‘Past-Due’ Mailings
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
California-based Bally Total Fitness today signed an agreed judgment with the Texas Attorney General’s Office that prohibits the fitness firm from continuing to send former members misleading “past-due” mailings.
Under today’s agreement, Bally must provide refunds to Texans who were deceived into paying fees they did not actually owe and who did not utilize the company’s [...]
Area Residents Featured In TUTS’ Upcoming Production Of ‘Tommy’
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Several area residents will be featured performers in Theatre Under The Stars’ and Humphreys School of Musical Theatre’s upcoming production of “The Who’s Tommy.”
The production is based on the 1969 rock opera album “Tommy” by music hall of famer Pete Townshend.
Featuring an all teen cast of students from TUTS’ Humphreys School of [...]
Fruiti Pops Brand Mamey Frozen Fruit Bars Recalled Due To Typhoid Risk
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
California-based Fruiti Pops, Inc. has announced a voluntary recall of its four-ounce Mamey frozen fruit bars due to a potential health risk from Salmonella typhi.
The company issued the recall in conjunction with the Food and Drug Administration after Goya Foods recalled its frozen mamey pulp for the same health risk. Fruiti Pops uses mamey pulp [...]
DINOSAURS! Exhibit To Be On Display At Houston Zoo Through October
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
DINOSAURS! will remain at the Houston Zoo through the end of October.
DINOSAURS! At the Houston Zoo features10 life-like animatronic dinosaurs presented in a wooded, landscaped setting. The Houston Zoo’s horticulture department selected plant species for the exhibit that represent those found in the fossil record.
State-of-the art electronics control the dinosaur’s fluid, [...]
Gas Prices In Bellaire Area Continue To Fall, Now Average $2.46 Per Gallon
Monday, August 30, 2010
As the summer winds down, average retail gasoline prices in the Bellaire area dropped 3.6 cents per gallon in the past week.
The average price of unleaded regular now stands at $2.46 per gallon as of yesterday.
This compares to the national average that dropped 1.2 cents per gallon last week, bringing the nation wide average to [...]
St. Vincent de Paul Varsity Football Team Kicks Off Season With Victory Over St. Michael’s
Monday, August 30, 2010
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School’s varsity football team kicked off its 2010 season with a 15-8 opening game victory over rival St. Michael’s Catholic School on Aug. 27.
Head coach is Ivory Young. He is assisted by offensive coordinator Cravon Rogers; defensive coordinator Scott Muckelroy; strength and conditioning coach Marion Jones; assistant line coach Marvin Love; assistant coach-wide receivers and [...]
HISD Board Approves External Audit To Review Magnet Program
Friday, August 27, 2010
At a school board meeting on Aug. 26, HISD Board Trustees approved a vendor award to Magnet Schools of America to conduct an external audit of HISD’s magnet program.
“This district and our board are strong proponents of school choice, but we need to take a hard look at what our magnet schools are doing and [...]
Applicants Sought To Serve On Harris County Appraisal Review Board
Friday, August 27, 2010
The Harris County Appraisal Review Board is accepting applications from residents interested in service on the board beginning in January 2011.
The review board hears property owner protests about appraised value, exemption denials and other appraisal district related matters.
ARB members sit in panels of three to conduct protest hearings, most of which are [...]
The American Heart Association Kicks-Off 2010 Start! Heart Walk
Thursday, August 26, 2010
The American Heart Association, heart disease survivors, supporters and sponsors gathered for the 2010 Start! Heart Walk kick-off event at Reliant Stadium on Aug. 25 to renew their commitment to step toward a stronger, healthier life while raising funds to fight Houston’s No. 1 health threat, heart disease.
The 2010 Start! Heart [...]
Kroger Helps HISD Foundation Raise Money for Student Programs
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Shoppers at Houston Kroger stores can make a donation that will go toward improving the academic advancement of Houston’s public school children.
From now through Sept. 11, all Houston Kroger locations will be collecting donations on behalf of the HISD Foundation. Shoppers can find the specially marked donation canisters in the check-out area.
“Kroger is committed to [...]
UT MD Anderson Cancer Experts Discourage Supplements For Cancer Prevention
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Men and women should educate themselves and use caution before taking nutritional supplements to reduce their cancer risks, according to experts at UT MD Anderson Cancer Center.
“Researchers are still unsure about whether or not minerals, herbs and other plants taken in pill, capsule, tablet or liquid form actually [...]
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