Dec 29, 2020 | News
The Bellaire Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a Public Hearing regarding rezoning of the former Chevron property now called North Bellaire Special Development District (NBSDD). The public is encouraged to make comments about the proposed amendments to the...
Dec 7, 2020 | News
Houstonian Rani Puranik, Executive Director of The Puranik Foundation, a nonprofit organization headquartered in Houston and operating a private residential school in India, is pleased to announce the launch of Devices For Dreams – a fundraising campaign to raise...
Dec 7, 2020 | News
In recognition of the Holidays, all City Offices including the Library and Recreation Center will be closed and there will be no solid waste service on Thursday, December 24, 2020 through Friday, December 25, 2020 and January 1, 2021. The Library will be closed...
Dec 7, 2020 | News
The Christmas tree recycling program will be available to residents from December 28, 2020, until January 15, 2021. During this time, trees may be dropped off at the designated collection area located at the southeast corner of Baldwin Avenue and Edith Street. Place...
Dec 3, 2020 | News
PATRONS for Bellaire Parks ask you to please keep PATRONS and Bellaire Parks in mind in your year-end charitable giving and your plans for 2020. Thank you for considering a donation to help improve the quality of life in our neighborhood that you call home. Dear Park...
Nov 30, 2020 | News
Archway Academy is hosting a Holiday Art Show, an online art show and exhibit. The online show can be accessed through Archway Academy’s website and will run through Thursday, December 31st. The art show highlights the power of creativity for building and sustaining...
Nov 25, 2020 | News
The following is from the American Statistical Association (ASA)’s ‘This is Statistics’ initiative to share the winners of its fifth annual Fall Data Challenge—including students from Bellaire! More than 120 high school and undergraduate students from all...
Nov 17, 2020 | News
At the November 16 council meeting, following a Public Hearing, Bellaire City Council voted unanimously to deny a request by Evelyn’s Park Conservancy regarding a parking lot at 4300 Bellaire Blvd. The Conservancy had applied for amendments to Written Text or...
Nov 16, 2020 | News
Nathan Maynor, owner of The Sugar Shop Bakery and Gifts in Bellaire, passed away Saturday November 14 after a long battle with COVID19. He was 58. A friend had set up a gofundme to help Nathan pay the rent on his bakery while he was in the hospital. The fundraiser...
Nov 11, 2020 | News
The Women’s Fund for Health Education and Resiliency, a nonprofit providing Houston-area women and girls with the tools needed to be advocates for their health, announces upcoming virtual presentations during the month of November for National Diabetes Month sponsored...
Nov 10, 2020 | News
Bellaire City Council previously granted a specific use permit to HISD to construct and operate a baseball facility at the former Gordon Elementary School property. However since that time, HISD filed a new application for its specific use permit to be amended to...
Nov 9, 2020 | News
A person was shot around 1:30 am Sunday, November 8, as they drove on the West Loop in Bellaire. The person was taken to the hospital. Police are investigating the incident. The Bellaire Police Officer’s Association praised the night shift crew stating,...
Nov 5, 2020 | News
From the City of Bellaire: In recognition of the Veterans Day Holiday, all City Offices including the Library and Recreation Center will be closed and there will be no recycling service or limbs and brush pick up on Wednesday, November 11, 2020. Please note the...
Nov 4, 2020 | News
Over 10,000 Bellaire residents cast their votes in the Special Charter Amendment Election, November 3. Residents rejected Prop B, which would have allowed 50% of people who lived on a block to decide whether or not a sidewalk could be installed. Prop C was also...
Nov 3, 2020 | News
From the City of Bellaire: Election Day is November 3, 2020 Hours of Operation 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM Polling locations in Bellaire: Bellaire City Hall – Civic Center Auditorium – 7008 South Rice Avenue, Bellaire, Texas 77401 ChristChurch Presbyterian –...
Oct 14, 2020 | News
Three resident-petitioned propositions will appear on the November 3 ballot regarding sidewalks. The amendments are the result of a heated battle between residents over adding new sidewalks in Bellaire. A group called Bellaire Citizens for Sidewalk Choice submitted...
Oct 14, 2020 | News
From Nature Discovery Center: Need a pumpkin for your porch? We offer trunk pop delivery in the Center’s parking lot! Take a chance on our Raffle! Our raffle features 6 themed baskets overflowing with curated goodies for kids, families, and adults, and 4 one of...
Oct 13, 2020 | News
Three amendments to the Bellaire City Charter are on the ballot November 3. Mayor Friedberg points out the obstacles and complications present in these citizen proposed Charter amendments. In his latest blog post Mayor Friedberg points out that “amending the...
Oct 7, 2020 | News
PATRONS for Bellaire Parks invites the community to join them for “Boos & Booze” a virtual Halloween visit to your Bellaire neighbors! This year Patron’s is debuting their first ever Boos and Booze event. Bellaire residents can grab the opportunity to send a...
Oct 6, 2020 | News
Over the last couple of years it has been stated by some residents that there is a conflict of interest related to the Bellaire City Engineer. In his lates blog post, Mayor Friedberg sets the record straight. The Mayor states that “the problem with that claim is...