Kevin Newman announces his candidacy for the 2019 Bellaire City Council Elections.
Kevin Newman announces his candidacy for the 2019 election for City Council Position 4 of Bellaire.
Houston Show Choir forms new choir to better serve the community.
Houston Show Choir has added a new performance group to its family of adult show choirs, specifically to meet the need for daytime entertainment at senior and therapeutic facilities.
Overview of the July 15 Bellaire City Council Meeting
The City has provided an overview from the July 15, 2019, Bellaire City Council meeting. These are not the official minutes of the meeting.
Bellaire Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a Public Hearing to consider zoning changes for the former Chevron property.
There will be a Public Hearing at the July 11, Bellaire Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting regarding development of the former Chevron property, now called Bellaire Place.
Applications are being accepted for a vacancy on the Bellaire L.I.F.E. Advisory Board.
Applications may be completed online via the City’s website.
Overview of the July 1, 2019 Bellaire City Council Meeting
The City has presented an overview from the July 1, 2019, Bellaire City Council meeting.
Filing dates for the November Bellaire General Election ballot begin in July.
The filing dates that applications may be filed for a place on the November General Election ballot are from July 20, 2019, through August 19, 2019.
West U project will make improvements to Buffalo Speedway.
Through a federal grant, the City of West University Place was awarded funding to replace the existing road surface of Buffalo Speedway.
The City has provided a summary of the June 17 Bellaire City Council Meeting.
This is an overview from June 17, 2019, Bellaire City Council meeting and not the official minutes of the meeting.
Bellaire’s Master Drainage Concept Plan gets a needed boost.
On his latest blog post, Mayor Friedberg states that “the Harris County Commissioners Court voted yesterday to authorize the Flood Control District to engage in formal negotiations with us on an interlocal agreement.”
Westpark Recycling Center is no longer accepting material from West University Place residents.
With the continuing rising costs for the processing and disposal of recyclables, this has resulted in drastic changes in recycling programs nationwide.
Bellaire City Council Meeting Overview for June 3, 2019
Read the overview from the June 3, 2019, Bellaire City Council meeting.
Registration is now open for the 2019 Bellaire Citizens Academy.
Participation is limited to Bellaire residents and based on a first come, first serve basis.
The Spruce and North Fifth Street Construction Project brings traffic changes.
The traffic patterns in the area have been changed to accommodate construction activities and keep drivers safe.
An Overview of the May 6, 2019 Bellaire City Council Meeting
The City has presented an overview from May 6, 2019, Bellaire City Council meeting.
2019 Bond Election will not be needed in Bellaire.
Mayor Friedberg says the city will “be able to maintain the same pace of infrastructure work for at least another year with existing bond authority.”
City of Bellaire activates its Drought Contingency Plan.
The City of Bellaire has activated Stage 1 of its Drought Contingency Plan.
Bellaire High School on lockdown May 3
An individual is in custody.
Mayor Friedberg discusses pending grant applications.
In his latest blog post Mayor Friedberg talks about the grant “applications pending for several different programs.
StretchLab and Row House are coming to Bellaire.
The new StretchLab studio will open its doors in Bellaire on April 11.
Bellaire High School Graduate Shelly Weizman focuses on the opioid epidemic.
Shelly Weizman is the Associate Director of the Addiction and Public Policy Initiative at the O’Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law.
Bellaire United Methodist Church & Evelyn’s Park co-host a celebration of our animal friends.
Bellaire United Methodist Church and Evelyn’s Park are teaming up to host a celebration of our pet companions and all God’s creatures this Saturday, April 13.
TxDOT will begin resurfacing the 610 frontage road in Bellaire.
This month, TxDOT will begin installing a new driving surface and new pavement markings along the IH 610 frontage roads within Bellaire.
Bank robbery suspects crash on 610 during police chase.
Houston police responded to reports of an armed bank robbery and the suspects led police on a high speed chase.
PATRONS for Bellaire Parks honored Tom and Brenda Koch at Wine and Tapas.
The annual gala honored Tom and Brenda Koch for their many years of community service and will benefit the future revitalization of Bellaire community parks.
Sarah Grace, of The Voice, will perform at Party at the Pavilion, April 5.
Sarah Grace, best known for being a semifinalist on Season 15 of The Voice, will be performing live at this month’s Party at the Pavilion on Friday, April 5th.
Mayor Friedberg discusses flood repair regulations.
In his latest blog post, Mayor Friedberg discusses flood repair regulations.
The City has provided an overview from March 18, 2019, Bellaire City Council meeting.
The City has provided an overview from March 18, 2019, Bellaire City Council meeting.
Apply now for openings on City of Bellaire boards and commissions.
There are currently openings on each of the City’s eight boards and commissions.
West University honors Judge Ed Emmett.
West U City Council was honored to recognize West U resident, Judge Ed Emmett at Monday night’s City Council meeting.
The Bellaire Jewish Center earns 1st Place at the Houston Kosher Chili Cookoff!
Thirty local organizations and businesses fired up the competition with their unique kosher chili recipes each vying for bragging rights to the best kosher chili in Houston.
Bellaire City Council Meeting Overview for March 4.
Read an overview of the March 4, 2019, Bellaire City Council meeting. These are not the official minutes of the meeting.
West U announces candidates for May election.
In the May 4 General Election Wet U residents will elect a Mayor and four council members.
Bellaire City Council approves an agreement for the Spruce/5th Street Project.
The Bellaire City Council approved an agreement for the construction of the Bonds for a Better Bellaire 2016, Group C Phase 2, (Spruce & 5th Street) for an amount not to exceed $2,490,502.50.
Bellaire City Council Meeting Summary for February 18, 2019
They City has provided an overview from February 18, 2019, Bellaire City Council meeting. These are not the official minutes of the meeting.
The sidewalk drama continues in Bellaire.
Mayor Friedberg’s latest blog post details the steps necessary to hold a Special Election dealing with sidewalks.
Texas Dose of Reality – Drug Take-Back Program
In 2017, about 1 in 7 Texas high school students took opioids without a prescription or differently than how they were prescribed.
The City of Bellaire is planning the installation of flap gates to aid in flood prevention.
The City is planning the installation of flap gates in Bellaire to aid the prevention of floodwaters from Brays Bayou from backing into the City’s storm sewer systems during low to moderate rainfall events.
Preparations are being made for the demolition of the old Bellaire City Hall.
Beginning Tuesday, February 5, 2019, a construction fence will be installed around the old City Hall building in preparation for demolition of the building.
West U makes list of Texas’ Safest Cities.
The City of West University Place has been named one of the top 10 safest cities in Texas in a recent report published by The Home Security Advisor.
January 28 Bellaire City Council Meeting Overview
The City has provided an overview from January 28, 2019, Bellaire City Council meeting.
Bellaire Camp Paseo Summer Camp Registration begins February 4.
An all day camp (8 am – 3:30 pm) tailored to children ages 5-12. Before and after care is available for this camp.
Filing has begun for the May 4th West University General Election.
Filing has begun for the May 4th General Election to elect a Mayor and 4 council members. The deadline to apply is February 16.
West U Summer Camp Registration begins soon.
Choose from Building Brains LEGO Camp, Dance Camp, iKids Camp, Tennis Camp, Kidventure, and more!
West U City Council Announces New City Manager.
The City of West University Place is pleased to announce the selection of Mr. David Beach as its next City Manager, effective January 22, 2019.
A Houston realtor analyzes salary requirements to by a home in Bellaire and other neighborhoods.
According to one Houston area realtor, you need to make over $250,000 a year to buy a home in Bellaire or West University.
The new Bellaire Police and Court building will open January 22.
The new Bellaire Police and Court building located at 5110 Jessamine St., will be operational on January 22, 2019.
Bellaire City Offices will be closed January 21.
In recognition of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Holiday, all Bellaire City Offices including the Library and Recreation Center will be closed and there will be no solid waste service on Monday, January 21, 2019.
Street closures during the Houston Marathon on January 20.
Be prepared for street closures during the Houston Marathon on January 20.
Middle School Art Competition finalists for Bayou City Art Festival will be announced February 9.
The Art Colony Association, Inc., the producer of the Bayou City Art Festivals will announce the top 30 finalists for its 7th Annual Middle School Art Competition at the “Art in the Middle” reception.






