2019 Bond Election will not be needed in Bellaire.
Mayor Friedberg says a bond election in 2019 will not be needed and that the city will “be able to maintain the same pace of infrastructure work for at least another year with existing bond authority.” The Bonds for Better Bellaire 2016 program was...City of Bellaire activates its Drought Contingency Plan.
From the City of Bellaire: The City of Bellaire has activated Stage 1 of its Drought Contingency Plan. We have entered into a period of warmer and drier weather. As such, we expect that water usage will climb. Bellaire’s surface water comes from man-made lakes,...Bellaire High School on lockdown May 3
From the Bellaire Police Department: “This morning, Bellaire PD responded to Bellaire High School to assist HISD Police with a lockdown and a homeless individual trespassing on the property. The individual is in custody. Further inquiries may be directed to Bellaire...Mayor Friedberg discusses pending grant applications.
In his latest blog post Mayor Friedberg talks about the grant “applications pending for several different programs, each with their own requirements and selection criteria.” While most of the grant applications are disaster related the Mayor states...StretchLab and Row House are coming to Bellaire.
StretchLab, a wellness boutique that specializes in deep and assisted stretching, and Row House, the nation’s leading indoor rowing workout are coming to Bellaire. The new StretchLab studio will open its doors in Bellaire on April 11 with a grand opening celebration...
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 and an Adjunct Professor of Law at Georgetown University Law Center. She works on a project portfolio focused on the...
Bellaire United Methodist Church & Evelyn’s Park co-host a celebration of our animal friends.
Bellaire United Methodist Church (Bellaire UMC) and Evelyn’s Park in the town of Bellaire, Texas are teaming up to host a celebration of our pet companions and all God’s creatures this Saturday, April 13 from noon to 3:00 p.m. The church and the city park are located...TxDOT will begin resurfacing the 610 frontage road in Bellaire.
From the City of Bellaire: This month, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will begin installing a new driving surface and new pavement markings along the IH 610 frontage roads within Bellaire. The work will consist of the removal and replacement of the...Bank robbery suspects crash on 610 during police chase.
KTRK reports that “Houston police responded to reports of an armed bank robbery at the BBVA Compass on 4004 Richmond Ave. at 9:46 a.m.” Saturday morning. “When officers arrived to the bank, the suspects reportedly fled the scene and led officers on a...
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)...