The City of Bellaire announces new Library Director, Chris Arrowood.
With an extensive library management and education background, Chris brings a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to the role.
Bellaire city offices will be closed Monday, November 11, for Veterans Day.
There will be no trash or limbs/brush collection.
Don’t Trash Your Pumpkins, Compost Them!
You can bring them to our free composting drop-off at 4401 Edith Street. The collection bin will be open from November 3 to December 16 near Lafayette Park.
Condit Elementary School announces Kindergarten tour dates.
The school will be hosting several kindergarten tours for families zoned to Condit who will be entering kindergarten for the 2025-2026 academic school year.
Fill out the new “We are Evergreen” Survey.
The survey is designed to gather information from park users and residents with a vested interest in the park’s redevelopment.
Submit your recipes for the upcoming Bellaire Cookbook.
In partnership with the City of Bellaire, the Bellaire Culture and Arts Board is creating a community cookbook – and needs YOUR recipes!
City of Bellaire crews will be re-striping intersections this week.
Crews will be working between 9 am and 3 pm daily.
MOD Pizza teams up with LLS to end Child Blood Cancer.
From now until October 31, every pizza ordered will support cutting-edge research and help improve the lives of children and families affected by blood cancer.
Bellaire High School NHS Chapter wins National Award for Service
For its exemplary record of leadership, service and efforts to improve the school and community, the National Honor Society (NHS) awarded the Bellaire High School NHS chapter the Service Award of Excellence.
The Bellaire 100-Mile Swim Challenge starts 9/30/24.
The Bellaire Parks and Rec 100-Mile Swim Challenge starts 9/30/24 and ends 5/16/25.
Winter and Spring Camp Paseo registration opens October 15th.
Camp Paseo is an all-day camp for children ages 5-12.
The City will hold a Bond Election Informational Session September 24.
Come learn about the bond election and ask questions.
Code Ninjas Bellaire will have a Grand Opening October 12.
Our programs are designed for ages 5-14, helping kids develop problem-solving skills, teamwork, and confidence—all while having a blast!
Bissonnet will be closed westbound from Ave B to 610 this Saturday, September 14.
Please take alternate routes and expect traffic delays in this area.
September 9, 2024 was officially declared Friends of the Bellaire Pound Appreciation Day.
Friends of the Bellaire Pound has made invaluable contributions to the safety and welfare of dogs in Bellaire.
Bayou City Art Festival Announces Fall 2024 Memorial Park Nonprofit Partners
Each nonprofit will benefit from a portion of the proceeds from the event.
The City of Bellaire will hold a bond election on November 5, 2024.
If passed, the additional revenue from the bonds will fund drainage and wastewater improvements.
The Bellaire Police Department is hiring.
Are you ready to make a difference in your community and build a rewarding career?
Nature Discovery Center Kicks-off Campaign for the Enchanted Woods Nature Play Area with Open-House ‘Popsicles in Park’ Event
The event on Thursday, September 5th from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm, will help raise awareness about the upcoming Enchanted Woods Nature Play Area.
The City of Bellaire FY2025 Budget was adopted on August 19, 2024.
The Fiscal Year 2025 Budget prioritizes investments in public health and safety.
You can support Nature Discovery Center’s $2 million Capital Campaign to create the Enchanted Woods.
The Enchanted Woods, with logs and gardens, tunnels and towers, will help children discover the magic of nature.
The City of Bellaire will have a Drainage Improvement Program Open House, August 20.
This Public Open House will provide attendees with an update on Program progress, including current projects underway, as well as a look at upcoming work and other key initiatives to positively impact flood resilience across Bellaire.
Bellaire pools will have updated hours beginning August 10.
Bellaire pool hours will be updated August 10 – September 2.
There is still time to register for Fall Youth Volleyball.
For ages 7-12.
Debris Collection Update for August 8
Starting August 8, they will collect vegetation and construction debris (fencing) in sections 1A, 1B, 1C, 2B, and 4D.
Bellaire Youth Advisory Board (YAB) is now accepting applications.
Bellaire City Council will select nine members to serve a one-year term to meet monthly from September to June.
The debris contractor has completed the first pass in collecting vegetation across the city.
August 6, they will begin the final pass for vegetation and the first pass for construction/debris material (fencing).
Debris Collection Update for August 2.
The plan for August 2 is to begin the day in Sections 1C, 1D, 2B, 2C, 4C, and 4B. Then, they plan to move into Sections 1E and 4A.
Update on Bellaire Debris Pickup
Due to the high volume of material, it is estimated that debris collection will be completed within the next three to four weeks.
Storm debris collection routes will be modified beginning July 23.
The Bellaire storm debris collection map has been updated to reflect sub-sections of the City.
Bellaire Family Aquatic Center Leisure Pool will resume regular hours July 20!
The competition pool and dive well will remain closed until further notice.
The City of Bellaire will resume regular trash and recycling collection on Monday, July 22.
Debris will continue to be collected by a third party.
The FY2025 Proposed Budget was presented to City Council on July 15.
Find out more about the budget process.
Storm debris collection begins Monday, July 15.
Please have your debris on the curb by Monday morning.
An update from CenterPoint on power restoration in Bellaire.
CenterPoint Energy reports that three utility companies are restoring power in Bellaire.
There will be modified trash collection this week.
Trash pick up will be just one day a week, and there will be no bag limit. Recycling will be temporarily suspended.
A Message from CenterPoint Energy on July 13
CenterPoint Energy is currently sweeping all circuits in Bellaire and have made significant progress.
Trash and recycling collection continues today, July 13
If you need to cool off or charge electronics, the Bellaire Police Station lobby is open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
An update on Hurricane Beryl recovery efforts in Bellaire.
Public Works has fallen behind on regular trash collection schedule due to the amount of storm debris.
Bellaire Trash Collection and Storm Debris Removal Information
The City will have a 3rd party debris removal contract for storm recovery, and they will begin early next week.
Monday’s Storm day trash will be picked up Tuesday. See the full collection schedule.
Monday’s trash and limbs/brush and Tuesday’s regular trash, limbs/brush, and recycling will be picked up July 9.
Bellaire City facilities will be closed on Monday July 8.
There will be no solid waste collection.
Bellaire City Council will consider establishing a Municipal Drainage Utility System.
A Public Hearing will be held August 5, 2024.
Barnes & Noble opens its new Weslayan Plaza store July 3.
Author Katherine Center will cut the ribbon and sign copies of her books.
Bellaire city offices will be closed July 4.
There will be no trash pickup or recycling July 4.
City of Bellaire’s Celebration of Independence Parade & Festival starts at 9am July 4.
Festivities will begin at 9 am with a parade down South Rice Ave. and lead into the festival at Bellaire Town Square until 12 pm.
The June 21 limbs and brush pick up has been delayed till Saturday, June 22.
There was a mechanical issue with the truck.
Some 610 lanes will be closed this weekend for opening of 610 NB to 59 NB ramp.
Crews plan to open the I-610 West Loop northbound connector ramp to I-69 northbound this weekend.
The City of Bellaire adopts new tree ordinance.
On May 9, the City Council adopted a tree protection ordinance prohibiting tree removal without a permit.
City offices will be closed June 19 for Juneteenth.
Bellaire Pools will be open.