BPD has suspended intake at the Bellaire Pound until further notice.
Due to the growing number of abandoned dogs and unclaimed strays, the Bellaire Pound has reached maximum capacity.
Bellaire City Council approves the Comprehensive Plan.
On Monday, April 1, 2024, the Bellaire City Council approved an updated Comprehensive Plan.
Bellaire Methodist will hold the 12th Annual “Blessing of the Animals” April 13.
People of all walks of life are invited to bring their pets and have them blessed by the church’s pastors.
Expect traffic delays April 6 during the Bellaire Trolley Run.
Traffic delays along the race route will be between 7:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m.
There will be no Saturday Pickleball/Basketball beginning April 1.
Saturday pickleball & basketball will return on May 18.
The Bellaire Trolley Run is April 6, register now.
The Bellaire Trolley Run will have a 1-mile division that starts at 7:30 am, followed by the wheelchair 5K division at 7:50 am, the 5K at 8:00 am, and the stroller 5K division at 8:10 am.
The 610 West Loop northbound connector ramp to 59 northbound will close for three months starting Friday, March 22 at 9pm.
To facilitate this work, crews will also close all mainlanes of I-610 West Loop northbound at I-69 Southwest Freeway starting on Friday, March 22 at 9 pm. until Monday, March 25 at 5 am.
The Bayou City Art Festival will be held on Saturday and Sunday, March 23-24.
Bayou City Art Festival will transform Downtown Houston into a lively outdoor gallery and interactive art event with more art, entertainment, and an intimate culinary art and tasting experience with some of Houston’s top chefs.
The Health Museum will host Menninger Clinic’s The Recovery Playbook Live.
The live recording will be held at The Health Museum on Thursday, March 21, 2024 from 6-8 p.m.
Bellaire Mayor Gus Pappas makes his first blog post.
He pointed out that Bellaire was named one of the top 12 most family-friendly cities in the country.
The City of Bellaire is accepting applications for City board and commission openings.
Applications will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 28, 2024.
The City of Bellaire is accepting applications for City board and commission openings.
Applications will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 28, 2024.
The City of Bellaire has a new Street Sweeping Program.
The City of Bellaire rolled out a street sweeping program to enhance the city’s image and clear storm sewers.
Apply now to be in the Bellaire Celebration of Independence Parade and Car Show.
The Parade starts at 9am, July 4.
The City of Bellaire adopted a new ordinance related to construction work.
The City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, adopted Ordinance No. 24-009 on February 19, 2024.
There are new engagement opportunities to discuss the Comprehensive Plan February 27.
The City of Bellaire invites all residents and business owners to an engagement opportunity to discuss proposed updates to the Comprehensive Plan with an opportunity for the public to voice their opinions and ask questions.
Mayor Gus Pappas will deliver the annual State of the City Address, Monday, February 5.
This is a great opportunity to learn about the City’s accomplishments, challenges, and vision for the future.
West U Summer Camp registration begins January 31.
Resident Registration begins January 31 and Open Registration begins February 7.
Camp Paseo registration opens February 6.
Camp Paseo is an all-day camp for children ages 5-12.
A local high school teacher is looking for 500 signatures to get on the 2024 ballot.
St. Thomas Episcopal high school teacher Vince Couch is trying to get on the election ballot for 2024 US House Rep. from Bellaire(district 7).
The City of Bellaire launches the 2024 Citizen Satisfaction Survey.
The feedback collected from the survey will help city leaders better understand the community’s needs, priorities, and concerns.
Bellaire Non-Essential City Services Will be closed, January 16 – Trash/Recycling Will Be Picked Up.
There might be weather-related delays in collection.
There will be street closures this Sunday, January 14, for the Chevron Houston Marathon.
The race starts at 6:50 am.
City offices will be closed January 15 for the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.
There will be no solid waste services on this day.
Bellaire City Offices will be closed Monday, Jaunuary 1.
There will be no trash pick up on the holiday.
The City of Bellaire adopts adopted new lighting standards on a prospective basis.
In his latest blog post below, Mayor Friedberg explains new lighting standards for the City and the difficulty of addressing existing lighting issues.
Sign up now for The Bellaire Citizens Academy.
This class will be limited to the first 20 participants, so join now!
City Offices will be closed for Christmas Holiday.
The City of Bellaire and the City of West University Place offices will be closed Monday, December 25 and Tuesday, December 26. City of Houston offices will be close December 22 and 25.
Gus Pappas will be Bellaire’s next Mayor.
In the December 9 Runoff Election, Bellaire residents elected Gus Pappas to be the next Mayor of Bellaire.
Today is Election Day in the Runoff for Mayor.
Bellaire voters will decide between Gus Pappas and Aaron Perry.
Pumpkin composting drop-off has been extended to December 22!
If you have any pumpkins left over from Halloween and Thanksgiving, don’t let them go to waste! You can bring them to the City’s free composting drop-off at 4401 Edith Street.
The City of Bellaire has been recognized for Excellence in Financial Reporting.
The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting.
City of Bellaire City Services will be closed December 14 from 12 – 2 pm.
Public safety will remain open.
The City of Bellaire is calling for applicants for Boards and Commissions.
The City of Bellaire is accepting applications to fill a vacancy on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and a vacancy on the Culture and Arts Board. Applications will also be accepted for the Audit Finance Board.
Holiday in the Park has been canceled due to the severe weather forecast.
Instead, a fun Snow Day is planned for December 30.
Early voting has begun in the runoff election for Bellaire and Houston Mayors.
Bellaire voters will decide between Gus Pappas and Aaron Perry.
The new date for the Bellaire Fall Arts and Crafts Festival is December 2.
The festival will be in Paseo Park from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
City offices will be closed for Thanksgiving November 23-24.
Collection of garbage, recycling and limbs/brush will resume on your next regularly scheduled day.
Mayor Friedberg gives an update on the new Bellaire Pound.
In his latest blog post, Mayor Friedberg gave an update on construction of the new dog pound.
Mayor Friedberg clarifies the City of Bellaire’s Dog Pound euthanasia policy.
In his latest blog post, Mayor Friedberg clarified the City’s policy on when dogs in the Bellaire Dog Pound would be considered for euthanasia.
Don’t throw away your pumpkins, drop them off for composting.
The collection bin will be open from November 3 to December 4 near Lafayette Park.
Bellaire elects three Council members and the Mayor’s race will be decided in a runoff.
A runoff election for Bellaire Mayor will be held in December.
Election Day is November 7. Your vote matters!
Voting hours are: November 7, 2023 — 7AM – 7PM.
Emergency Water Main Repair at 610 and Fournace 11/6 at 7 a.m.
An emergency water main repair at the intersection of 610 and Fournace eastbound will cause some water and traffic disruptions Monday, November 6
City offices will be closed November 10.
In observance of the Veterans Day Holiday, all Bellaire City Offices, including the Library and Recreation Center, will be closed and there will be no solid waste pickup on Friday, November 10.
The Bellaire Business Association hosted the Bellaire Candidate Forum.
Listen in to the recording to find who has the experience needed to lead.
Missed the Bellaire Candidate Forum? Watch it online.
See the candidates answer questions about issues in Bellaire.
City of Bellaire lifts voluntary watering restrictions.
The City of Bellaire has returned to Stage One of the City’s Drought Contingency Plan and lifted voluntary watering restrictions.
Open Play Pickleball/Basketball closures in October.
The Bellaire Recreation Center will have several open play pickleball & basketball closures in October.
The City of Bellaire is accepting applications to fill a vacancy on the Board of Adjustment.
Applications are due by 5p.m. on Friday, October 27, 2023.