Mayor Friedberg discusses the FY 2020 Budget.
In his latest blog post, Mayor Friedberg says that “the outcome of this year’s budget process is an adopted budget that represents a 4.4% property tax revenue increase, down from the original 8% proposal. The resulting tax rate increase for maintenance and...The City has provided a summary of the September 16, 2019, Bellaire City Council meeting.
From the City of Bellaire: Below is an overview from the September 16, 2019, Bellaire City Council meeting. These are not the official minutes of the meeting. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS A Badge Pinning Ceremony was held for Firefighter/Paramedics James White,...
PLAY 60 at the Park
Date/Time September 21 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Location Evelyn’s Park Details Join the Houston Texans and Texas Children’s Hospital at Evelyn’s Park Conservancy on Saturday, September 21 for a morning of fun-filled events celebrating all things PLAY 60! As part...Chinese American Genealogical Workshop in Houston, October 25-26, 2019
A workshop on Chinese American Genealogy will be held in Houston on October 25-26, 2019 at the Hilton Garden Inn Westbelt. To register or for more information, contact Ed Gor, ejgor@comcast.net or (713) 320-8889. There is a registration fee to defray the cost for the...No trash or recycling pickup Wednesday, 9/18, due to weather concerns.
From the City of Bellaire: We are monitoring Tropical Storm Imelda and are expecting periods of heavy rainfall this evening through Thursday, September 19. Please monitor the National Weather Service, your local media, and other official weather information sources...
Bellaire City Council Meeting
Date/Time September 16 7:00 pm Location Bellaire City Hall Details The City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, will meet in Regular Session in the Council Chamber located on the First Floor of City Hall, 7008 South Rice Avenue, Bellaire, Texas 77401. To view a...
Municipal Facilities Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Celebration
Date/Time September 13 4:30 pm – 9:00 pm Location Bellaire City Hall Details The City of Bellaire invites you to celebrate the completion of the Municipal Facilities project with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and celebration. This celebration marks the end of the...
New tenants are coming to Bellaire Town Center.
The Houston Chronicle reports that Bellaire Town Center, at the corner of Bellaire Boulevard and South Rice Avenue, “has signed Salata and JuiceLand as its latest tenants. Salata has signed a 2,804-square-foot lease and JuiceLand, will occupy a 1,292-square-foot...
Cyber Safety Seminar
Date/Time September 10 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Location Evelyn’s Park Details Crime Stoppers of Houston & Evelyn’s Park have teamed up to bring you an informative and empowering Safety Series at the Park. Parent DIscussion: Michelle Sacks, Safe School...The Mayor shares “cautious optimism” of a lower proposed tax rate for next year’s budget.
In his latest blog post, Mayor Friedberg states that “we’ve now received our certified tax roll with better-than-projected growth from new construction. That, along with some other adjustments, modestly brings down the City Manager’s proposal from an 8% to a...
The Bellaire Arts and Crafts Festival will return this November.
From the City of Bellaire: After a hiatus of about ten years, the Bellaire Culture and Arts Board is bringing back the popular “Arts and Crafts Festival” to Evelyn’s Park on Saturday, November 9, perfect timing for the start of the Holiday Season!...
Bellaire City Council Special Session (Budget Workshop #3)
Date/Time August 26 6:00 pm Location Bellaire City Hall Details The Bellaire City Council will meet in Special Session (Budget Workshop #3) on Monday, August 26, 2019, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, First Floor of City Hall, 7008 South Rice Avenue,...
There’s a new Farmers Market in Meyerland.
Braeswood Farmers Market has opened in Meyerland in the parking lot of the old HEB on S. Braeswood at Chimney Rock. The Market is open every Saturday and Sunday from 8 am to Noon.
Jax Grill to celebrate 26th anniversary with 26-cent burgers!
Jax Grill is celebrating 26 years in Houston with 26-cent burgers. Beginning at 4 PM this Sunday, Aug. 25 Jax Grill will offer quarter-pound hamburgers and cheeseburgers for $0.26 at both locations (Bellaire and Shepherd). The 26-cent burgers will be limited to the...
Bellaire Police & Fire Foundation Benefit
Date/Time August 22 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Location Prosperity Bank Details Please mark your calendar for Aug 22nd from 5-7 pm for what will be an amazing event! Admission is free and 100% of the proceeds raised via the silent auction and raffle benefit BPFF. This...The City seeks information from those that may qualify for the FMA grant program.
From the City of Bellaire: The City of Bellaire is collecting preliminary information from residents that may qualify for the Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) grant program through August 31, 2019. The City of Bellaire may be eligible to receive funding for elevation...
Bellaire City Council Special Session (Budget Public Hearing and Workshop)
Date/Time August 12 6:00 pm Location Bellaire Council Chambers Details The Bellaire City Council will meet in Special Session where they will hold a Budget Public Hearing followed by a Budget Workshop #1 on Monday, August 12, 2019, at 6:00 p.m. Bellaire citizens can...An Overview of the August 5, 2019 Bellaire City Council Meeting.
From the City of Bellaire: Below is an overview from the August 5, 2019, Bellaire City Council meeting. These are not the official minutes of the meeting. BOARD INTERVIEWS City of Bellaire City Council Meeting Overview Interviewed candidates interested in serving on...Mayor Friedberg talks more about the Proposed Budget and tax rate.
In his latest blog post, Mayor Friedberg discusses some common misconceptions about a proposed tax rate increase for Bellaire. The Mayor states that “probably the most prevalent misconception I’ve encountered is the notion that we’re looking at a 25% tax hike...
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