
PATRONS for Bellaire Parks honored Tom and Brenda Koch at Wine and Tapas.
PATRONS for Bellaire Parks celebrated the 11th Annual Wine and Tapas at Bellaire Town Square in truly Texas fashion with “Boots and Bling” on Saturday, March 23, 2019. The annual gala honored Tom and Brenda Koch for their many years of community service and will...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 5thon the Great Lawn at Bellaire Town Square. She is an Official Hammond Artist and was named the “Best...Mayor Friedberg discusses flood repair regulations.
In his latest blog post, Mayor Friedberg discusses flood repair regulations. The Mayor explains, “following a review with positive feedback from the Building and Standards Commission, the Code now provides in the definition of “substantial improvement” that...The City has provided an overview from March 18, 2019, Bellaire City Council meeting.
From the City of Bellaire: Below is an overview from March 18, 2019, Bellaire City Council meeting. These are not the official minutes of the meeting. REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS The METRONext Moving Forward Plan outlining the plans for mass transit in the greater...Apply now for openings on City of Bellaire boards and commissions.
From the City of Bellaire: The City of Bellaire is accepting applications for openings on City boards and commissions until 5:00 p.m. on Monday, May 27, 2019. There are currently openings on each of the City’s eight boards and commissions as follows: Board of...
West University honors Judge Ed Emmett.
From the City of West University: City Council was honored to recognize West U resident, Judge Ed Emmett at Monday night’s City Council meeting with a Key to the City. Judge Emmett was recognized for the tremendous service he gave to both West U and Harris Co....
The Bellaire Jewish Center earns 1st Place at the Houston Kosher Chili Cookoff!
The 8th Annual Kosher Chili Cookoff gathered the Houston Jewish community as well as our neighbors at Congregation Beth Yeshurun , regardless of affiliation. Thirty local organizations and businesses fired up the competition with their unique kosher chili recipes each...Bellaire City Council Meeting Overview for March 4.
From the City of Bellaire: Below is an overview from March 4, 2019, Bellaire City Council meeting. These are not the official minutes of the meeting. REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS The monthly financial report for January 2019 was presented by Chief Financial Officer...West U announces candidates for May election.
Election 2019 Information: The candidate slate for the May 4th General Election to elect a West University Place Mayor and four council members is: For the position of Mayor:* Bob Higley Council Candidates: John P. Barnes Kevin Trautner Laurinda (Lauri)...
Bellaire City Council approves an agreement for the Spruce/5th Street Project.
The Bellaire City Council approved an agreement with AStatus Construction, LLC 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. Only one Council Member, Pat McLaughlin,...Bellaire City Council Meeting Summary for February 18, 2019
From the City of Bellaire: Below is an overview from February 18, 2019, Bellaire City Council meeting. These are not the official minutes of the meeting. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS Representatives from Siemens Industry, Inc., presented an energy savings rebate...
The sidewalk drama continues in Bellaire.
Mayor Friedberg’s latest blog post details the steps necessary to hold a Special Election dealing with sidewalks. A group of Bellaire citizens turned in a petition to City Council calling for “three charter amendments to be submitted to the voters...Texas Dose of Reality – Drug Take-Back Program
From the City of West University: In 2017, about 1 in 7 Texas high school students took opioids without a prescription or differently than how they were prescribed. Among U.S. youth ages 12 to 17, nearly 60% report that the source of their most recent misuse of...The City of Bellaire is planning the installation of flap gates to aid in flood prevention.
From the City of Bellaire: 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. A flap gate is a piece of steel or...
Preparations are being made for the demolition of the old Bellaire City Hall.
From the City of Bellaire: Beginning Tuesday, February 5, 2019, a construction fence will be installed around the old City Hall building in preparation for demolition of the building. There will be limited parking on South Rice Avenue from Jessamine Street to the new...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. Mayor Susan Sample was not surprised by the ranking. “West U is a very safe place to live and raise a family. Our...January 28 Bellaire City Council Meeting Overview
From the City of Bellaire: Below is an overview from January 28, 2019, Bellaire City Council meeting. These are not the official minutes of the meeting. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS The Federal Bureau of Investigation presented special commendation certificates to...