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...Police are looking for a suspect near 610 and Fournace.
From the Bellaire Police Officer’s Association Facebook page: Bellaire Police are currently working an active scene in the area between IH 610, Mayfair, S. Rice, and Elm. We have Houston K9 on scene. Please stay inside and lock your doors. We are looking for a...
Evelyn’s Park announces its first Pop Up Cafe.
Evelyn’s Park has announced it’s first Pop Up Cafe since the closing of the Ivy & James restaurant. Copa will offer food, coffee, and juice at the Yellow House in the park. The cafe will be open Wednesday through Sunday, 7AM to 3PM, from July 13 to...
The July 12 Planning and Zoning Meeting addresses the Community Pathways Plan.
The updated Community Pathways Plan will be presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission on Thursday, July 12. Many residents are in favor of the plan that will provide dedicated walking and biking trails throughout the City. However some residents do not want...Purse snatchers are targeting women in our area.
KTRK reports that there have been several purse snatchings in our area recently and in one case a “woman was pepper-sprayed and dragged through a parking lot.” Two incidents happened in the Randalls Parking lot on Holcombe and Buffalo Speedway. According...
The first phase of construction has begun at Bellaire High School.
The following is an update from HISD on the Rebuild of Bellaire High School: “Excavators roared to life at Bellaire High School last month, marking the beginning of construction on the new facility and a significant milestone in the 2012 Bond Program, as all...Rover Oaks Pet Resort raises $27,538 for Mission K9 Rescue.
Rover Oaks Pet Resort just wrapped its eighth annual month-long donation drive, Operation: War Dogs, to help rescue and bring home our nation’s War Dogs. The funds raised are going to non-profit organization Mission K9 Rescue, the Houston chapter of the United...The City of Bellaire has activated its Emergency Operations Center.
From the City of Bellaire: The City of Bellaire’s Emergency Operations Center has been activated. Bellaire continues to experience street flooding. The intersections of the service roads along IH 610 and several residential streets are close to being impassable. We...The Bellaire 4th of July Parade was cancelled due to weather but prizes were still awarded.
The City of Bellaire and parade participants did their best to at least have a parade this morning but the weather would not cooperate. Although participants and spectators showed up, the parade was cancelled due to lightning, which was followed by heavy rain....
Bellaire Assistant City Manager Diane K. White Retires.
From the City of Bellaire: After sixteen years working as the Assistant City Manager for the City of Bellaire, Diane K. White, has announced she will retire on July 13, 2018. Diane, joined the City of Bellaire as a consultant to manage the budget for three months and...
The Ivy & James has closed at Evelyn’s Park.
After just over a year in business, the Ivy & James restaurant at Evelyn’s Park has permanently closed its doors. In the wake of the news, Evelyn’s Park has added more food trucks with longer hours and has mentioned plans for Pop Up Cafe’s. The...








