Houston Chronicle (Free subscription) | yesterday
Bellaire City Council members on Monday got a glimpse of a proposed spending plan for fiscal year 2009, which sets aside $2.4 million for a five-year capital improvement plan and a vehicle, equipment and technology fund. The proposed operating budget includes nearly $30 million in expenditures, up less than 1 percent from last year.
Houston Chronicle (Free subscription) | yesterday
Bring classical music — and its musicians — into your residence for an intimate, entertaining evening.
Houston Chronicle (Free subscription) | 07/24/2008
Three high school drill teams will be high-stepping and twirling as marching bands keep the beat and floats from community businesses brighten neighborhood streets during the inaugural Alief International Parade beginning at 9 a.m. Aug. 9.
rediff News (Free subscription) | 07/23/2008
For decades, high school students in America have been able to take classes in Latin, Spanish, French and even German.
Houston Chronicle (Free subscription) | 07/23/2008
Bellaire city officials on Tuesday outlined $18 million worth of projects to be funded in fiscal 2009.
LAist (Free subscription) | 07/23/2008
A Union Station Metrolink train bound from Ventura (route 106) struck and killed a person this morning after shortly before 8:15 a.m. It reportedly happened at Raymer St. and Bellaire Ave. in the North Hollywood area near where the 170 Freeway meets Sherman Way, according to alerts sent out by the Los Angeles Fire Department. Both sides of the track were shut down for an investigation.
Los Angeles Times (Free subscription) | 07/23/2008
Metrolink officials say a man was struck and killed about this morning by Metrolink train No. 106, which originated in Ventura and was headed for Union Station.
Houston Chronicle (Free subscription) | 07/23/2008
It may sound odd, but it was a stroke of luck when Gerald Tobola was laid off from his longtime job in the Texas Medical Center in 2003. Not able to find work afterward, he followed his dream to create art out of copper and now is a full-time artist and gallery owner in Round Top.
Houston Chronicle (Free subscription) | 07/23/2008
Members of the St. Thomas High School Class of 1958 fervently believed their school should have a mascot, so they raised funds for the design and production of the nearly 6-foot Fiberglass “Tom Eagle,” which they introduced to cheering fans at a stadium event at the beginning of their senior year.
Houston Chronicle (Free subscription) | 07/23/2008
Ghulam Bombaywala, Glen Y. Gondo, Farah Khan, Dr. Rathna Kumar, Gigi Lee, Gordon Quan, Bapsi Sidhwa and Koshy Thomas were recently given Houston Community College’s Legacy Award for their commitment to the Asian-American community and their contribution to the city’s status as an international and diverse city of opportunity.
Houston Chronicle (Free subscription) | 07/23/2008
The recreation center at Texas Southern University is a busy place this summer, with about 20 youths ages 9-14 working up a sweat participating in the Houston Triathlon Summer Camp. The campers are from Achieve Houston, a program that helps underprivileged youths learn about healthy activities and exercise skills by competing in the triathlon.
Houston Chronicle (Free subscription) | 07/23/2008
Westbury Christian School alumnus Ugo Ihekweazu was one of nine Cornell graduates who received the 2007-08 Cornell Tradition Senior Recognition Award for commitment to the school’s tradition of work, service and scholarship.
myspace.com (Free subscription) | 07/23/2008
BELLAIRE, MICHIGAN, July 2009 - Throughout the 2008 golf season, Shanty Creek Resorts joins the Audubon International, the USGA and The PGA of Americ 1 Vote(s)
Houston Chronicle (Free subscription) | 07/23/2008
Principal designers of M2L Associates Inc. made their first presentation of streetscape improvements for future Sharpstown business areas -- each with distinct, identifying colors and patterns to guide pedestrians -- to area business owners July 17.
Houston Chronicle (Free subscription) | 07/23/2008
The Upper Kirby District's project to improve drainage and reduce flooding initially entailed widening Kirby from 68 feet curb-to-curb to 80 feet; installing a raised median for left turns and pedestrian crossings; pedestrian improvements including space for trees, benches and sidewalks back of the curb; and burying utility lines underground.
