Mayor Friedberg speaks out on criticism related to Bellaire’s loss of FEMA discount.
Bellaire Mayor Andrew Friedberg wrote the following letter to the editor of the Southwest News in response to a previous editorial by Bellaire Resident Mike Jacobs and subsequent postings on social media. The Mayor explains that “under our Council-Manager form...
Brian Witt announces his candidacy for Bellaire City Council.
Announcement from Brian Witt: Bellaire has been my home for over 25 years. After graduating from Episcopal High School, I earned degrees in Finance and History from Trinity University. I spent 20 years in the financial services industry working for AIM/Invesco, The...
David Montalvo announces his candidacy for Bellaire City Council.
Announcement from David Montalvo: I have lived in Bellaire for 16 years. I graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems from the University of Houston, and I am back pursuing a Master’s degree in Engineering Technology Network...
Register to vote on National Voter Registration Day at the Bellaire City Library.
National Voter Registration Day is a nonpartisan civic event celebrating our democracy. First observed in 2012, it has quickly gained momentum ever since. Celebrated on the fourth Tuesday of September, National Voter Registration Day will next take place on September...
Win Frazier announces his candidacy for Bellaire City Council.
Announcement from Win Frazier: Dear Friends and Neighbors, As a longtime resident with an extensive record of service in Bellaire, I am running for Position 1 on the Bellaire City Council in the Nov. 2, 2021 election. Early voting starts Oct. 18. I am starting my...
Andréa Ehlers announces her candidacy for Bellaire City Council.
Announcement from Andréa Ehlers: Candidate for Bellaire City Council Position No. 5 Andréa Ehlers, a 32 year resident of the City of Bellaire, is running for Bellaire City Council, Position No. 5. A Human Resources Systems Information Technology professional, Andréa...
The Bellaire Library is having a Book Art Contest.
From the City of Bellaire: Book Art involves the creation of works that use structural and conceptual properties of books. The term also is used to describe works of art produced. These works may contain text and/or images, or may be sculptural. You are invited to...City offices will close at 2 pm today.
From the City of Bellaire: All non-essential City services and buildings will close at 2 pm today and remain closed all day Tuesday. The City Council meeting scheduled for tonight is canceled. Solid waste services will proceed as usual today and be canceled on...Tonight’s City Council Meeting has been canceled due to weather.
From the City of Bellaire: Due to possible impacts from Tropical Storm Nicholas, the Regular Session of the Bellaire City Council scheduled to be held this evening, September 13, 2021, has been canceled. The next Regular Session of the Bellaire City Council will be...
Javier Vega announces his candidacy for Bellaire City Council.
Announcement from Javier Vega: I am running because I believe I can help Bellaire make better decisions. My experiences as a naval officer, as President of a Reliant subsidiary, and as an entrepreneur, have taught me to help organizations work efficiently, prioritize...
Ross Gordon, P&Z Chair, announces run for Bellaire City Council.
Announcement from Ross Gordon: Ross Gordon is a licensed Professional Engineer and Certified Floodplain Manager specializing in flood risk management and floodplain management, community planning, disaster response and recovery, and capital improvement planning. Over...
ZOA Moroccan Kitchen will open September 9 in Bellaire.
ZOA Moroccan Kitchen announced today that its new location will open Sept. 9 at 6700 S. Rice Avenue in Bellaire. Chef Youssef Nafaa, owner of ZOA and the creator of the Bella Restaurants Group, will launch the grand opening celebration of the fast-casual food chain’s...
Two HISD students debut their art in a local art gallery.
Two HISD students, Emma Morita, from Mandarin Immersion Magnet School- MS, and Sophie Morita, from Energy HS, had their artwork accepted at Artbinsters in Houston TX. During the pandemic, Emma and Sophie began creating digital art in order to relieve stress and...The Bellaire FY 2022 Proposed Budget and Presentation is available to view.
Click the City of Bellaire links below to view a copy of the FY 2022 Proposed Budget and Presentation made to City Council on July 29, 2021. FY 2022 Proposed Budget FY 2022 Proposed Budget Presentation (PowerPoint)
City offices will be closed for Labor Day.
From the City of Bellaire: City Offices Closed and No Solid Waste Services for the Labor Day Holiday on Monday, September 6, 2021. In observance of the Labor Day Holiday, all City Offices will be closed and there will be no Solid Waste or limbs/brush collection...
Kevin Newman announces his candidacy for the 2021 Bellaire City Council Election.
Announcement from Kevin Newman: Kevin Newman proudly announces his 2021 candidacy for Bellaire City Council Position Number 1. A graduate of Bellaire High School and resident for almost 25 years, Kevin has passion and love for the great City of Bellaire. He will bring...
Curbside pickup is back at the Bellaire Library.
From the City of Bellaire: In light of the recent COVID surge, the library is offering curbside hold pickup again. Place a hold on your favorite author’s books, come to the library and pick it up outside. Not sure what to read? Ask for a Book Bundle! Librarians...Bellaire residents will temporarily lose their flood insurance premium discount.
Due to an oversight by City staff, Bellaire residents will lose the15% discount they receive on flood insurance premiums. While the City is working with FEMA to regain a discount for residents, it will be some time before the 15% is reinstated. The Mayor shares his...Eight candidates have filed for the November 2 Bellaire General Election.
The next Bellaire General Election will be held November 2, 2021. On the ballot are the positions of Mayor and Council seats 1, 3, and 5. Current council member Neil Verma, Position1, is not running for another term and Council members Michael Fife, Position 5, and...
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