October 13th: Open Studios at Winter Street Studios
Come by Winter Street Studios in the Sawyer Yards Arts District for 2nd Saturday Open Studios. Visit Studio #A-8 and mention Bellaire Connect for special pricing on all original fine art works.Bellaire citizens create petitions for and against new sidewalks.
As the sidewalk debate continues, some Bellaire residents have created petitions to present to City Council “For” and “Against” the installation of new sidewalks. If you are a Bellaire citizen and are interested in learning more or signing one...Adair Concepts will bring a new restaurant to the yellow house at Evelyn’s Park.
Adair Concepts will bring a new restaurant to the yellow house at Evelyn’s Park. The restaurant group operates local favorites Adair Kitchen, Skeeter’s, and Los Tios as well as other Houston restaurants. The cafe will be called Betsy’s at Evelyn’s...
Bellaire City Council votes to award contract for Group D Phase 1 sidewalks, with amendment.
The debate over sidewalks continued at the September 17 City Council Meeting which lasted more than 5 hours. After many audience comments and lengthy council discussion, the vote was 6 to 1 in favor of going ahead with the next phase of sidewalk construction. However...Residents are invited to find out more about the next phase of the Sidewalk Improvement Project .
From the City of Bellaire: You are invited to Bellaire City Hall on Monday, September 17 for another opportunity to review the Bonds for a Better Bellaire Group D Phase 1 Sidewalk Improvement Project. The plans will be on display in the City Hall Lobby at 5pm before...
Palace Bowling Lanes will become Southside Commons, an entertainment/office facility.
Chron.com reports that the old Palace Bowling Lanes will be redeveloped into a mixed use facility consisting of “entertainment, restaurant and retail space on the ground level with office and medical office space above.” According to Chron.com, “The...Want to find out more about Bellaire’s Capital Improvement Program Projects?
There are several resource pages on the City of Bellaire website where citizens can get more information about ongoing projects that are “funded by current revenue, bond proceeds and funds from METRO”. “CIP projects can range from planning studies to...
City of Bellaire hires Paula Ryan as new Assistant City Manager.
The next Assistant City Manager for the City of Bellaire is Paula Ryan. She comes to Bellaire with a strong reputation as a leader in her field of human resources and city management, bringing with her 20 years’ experience in local government. Paula Ryan has served as...The City of Bellaire is accepting applications to fill a vacancy on the Evelyn’s Park Conservancy Board.
The City of Bellaire is accepting applications to fill a vacancy on the Evelyn’s Park Conservancy Board. Applications may be submitted online using the following link: https://www.bellairetx.gov/1432/Apply-Online-for-a-Board-or-Commission The application period...
There will be a Celebration of Life for Former West U Fire Chief Steve Ralls.
A celebration of life service will be held for the city’s longtime former Fire Chief, Steve Ralls, who passed away over the Labor Day weekend. The service will take place Saturday, September 8 at 1 pm at the West University Baptist Church, located at 6812 Auden...Houston artist Ann Marie Vancas will showcase her collection at Sawyer Yards.
Houston art campus Sawyer Yards will host several artists along with Ann Marie Vancas, who specializes in a type of abstract surrealism called “sensuism”, at Inspiratus: A Winter Street Studios Exhibition beginning September 8, 2018 through October 20, 2018. The...Bellaire City Council will continue discussion on sidewalks at upcoming Council Meetings.
From the City of Bellaire: The Bellaire City Council will continue discussions about sidewalks at the following City Council meetings. IIf you would like to sign up to speak at a City Council meeting, please contact the City Clerk at tdutton@bellairetx.gov. September...
Bellaire City Council makes the new standard width of sidewalks 5 feet.
Bellaire City Council voted, in the August 20 council meeting, to set a new standard for sidewalks at 5 feet wide. While the new standard will apply to new sidewalks being built during street reconstruction and for new home construction, it may not apply when there...Bellaire was named the most successful city in Texas.
Bellaire was named the most successful city in Texas by Zippia.com. Zippia is a career website that set out to see “what cities are the best for success”. Here’s how they came up with their conclusion: “Using data from the Census’ 2012-2016...Construction has begun on the final phase of the Brays Bayou channel improvements.
From the Harris County Flood Control District: The Harris County Flood Control District has begun construction on the final phase of channel modifications as part of the Brays Bayou federal flood damage reduction project – Project Brays. During this construction...Bellaire City Council agrees to put Community Pathways Plan “on the shelf.”
After a big crowd turned out at the August 6 City Council Meeting to speak against the Community Pathways Plan, Council agreed to put the item “on the shelf” and not revisit it. Most residents spoke out against the plan while only a few said they were in...Jessamine Street (between Fifth Street and S. Rice Avenue) will be closed from July 31 to August 21.
From the City of Bellaire: Jessamine Street (between Fifth Street and S. Rice Avenue) will be closed from July 31 to August 21 to allow for underground utility work. This work is part of the construction of the new Police / Court building and will impact vehicular...The Mayor talks about Bellaire’s proposed 2019 budget with flooding a high priority.
In Mayor Friedberg’s latest blog post he talks about the need for “tax rate sensitivity” after Hurricane Harvey had devastating effects on so many residents. The Mayor states that “the proposed budget reflects our serious commitment to flood...Notice of Public Hearing on 4515 Maple, July 25.
A Public Hearing, before the Building and Standards Commission, will be held July 25 at 7 PM. The hearing will address a complaint filed by the Building Official in reference to a structure at 4515 Maple Street. For more information and to view the Notice...
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