West University honors Judge Ed Emmett.
West U City Council was honored to recognize West U resident, Judge Ed Emmett at Monday night’s City Council meeting.
The Bellaire Jewish Center earns 1st Place at the Houston Kosher Chili Cookoff!
Thirty local organizations and businesses fired up the competition with their unique kosher chili recipes each vying for bragging rights to the best kosher chili in Houston.
Bellaire City Council Meeting Overview for March 4.
Read an overview of the March 4, 2019, Bellaire City Council meeting. These are not the official minutes of the meeting.
West U announces candidates for May election.
In the May 4 General Election Wet U residents will elect a Mayor and four council members.
Bellaire City Council approves an agreement for the Spruce/5th Street Project.
The Bellaire City Council approved an agreement for the construction of the Bonds for a Better Bellaire 2016, Group C Phase 2, (Spruce & 5th Street) for an amount not to exceed $2,490,502.50.
Bellaire City Council Meeting Summary for February 18, 2019
They City has provided an overview from February 18, 2019, Bellaire City Council meeting. These are not the official minutes of the meeting.
The sidewalk drama continues in Bellaire.
Mayor Friedberg’s latest blog post details the steps necessary to hold a Special Election dealing with sidewalks.
Texas Dose of Reality – Drug Take-Back Program
In 2017, about 1 in 7 Texas high school students took opioids without a prescription or differently than how they were prescribed.
The City of Bellaire is planning the installation of flap gates to aid in flood prevention.
The City is planning the installation of flap gates in Bellaire to aid the prevention of floodwaters from Brays Bayou from backing into the City’s storm sewer systems during low to moderate rainfall events.
Preparations are being made for the demolition of the old Bellaire City Hall.
Beginning Tuesday, February 5, 2019, a construction fence will be installed around the old City Hall building in preparation for demolition of the building.
West U makes list of Texas’ Safest Cities.
The City of West University Place has been named one of the top 10 safest cities in Texas in a recent report published by The Home Security Advisor.
January 28 Bellaire City Council Meeting Overview
The City has provided an overview from January 28, 2019, Bellaire City Council meeting.
Bellaire Camp Paseo Summer Camp Registration begins February 4.
An all day camp (8 am – 3:30 pm) tailored to children ages 5-12. Before and after care is available for this camp.
Filing has begun for the May 4th West University General Election.
Filing has begun for the May 4th General Election to elect a Mayor and 4 council members. The deadline to apply is February 16.
West U Summer Camp Registration begins soon.
Choose from Building Brains LEGO Camp, Dance Camp, iKids Camp, Tennis Camp, Kidventure, and more!
West U City Council Announces New City Manager.
The City of West University Place is pleased to announce the selection of Mr. David Beach as its next City Manager, effective January 22, 2019.
A Houston realtor analyzes salary requirements to by a home in Bellaire and other neighborhoods.
According to one Houston area realtor, you need to make over $250,000 a year to buy a home in Bellaire or West University.
The new Bellaire Police and Court building will open January 22.
The new Bellaire Police and Court building located at 5110 Jessamine St., will be operational on January 22, 2019.
Bellaire City Offices will be closed January 21.
In recognition of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Holiday, all Bellaire City Offices including the Library and Recreation Center will be closed and there will be no solid waste service on Monday, January 21, 2019.
Street closures during the Houston Marathon on January 20.
Be prepared for street closures during the Houston Marathon on January 20.
Middle School Art Competition finalists for Bayou City Art Festival will be announced February 9.
The Art Colony Association, Inc., the producer of the Bayou City Art Festivals will announce the top 30 finalists for its 7th Annual Middle School Art Competition at the “Art in the Middle” reception.
Bellaire City Council Meeting overview for January 7, 2019
This is an overview from the January 7, 2019, Bellaire City Council meeting. These are not the official minutes of the meeting.
There will be a Town Hall Meeting presenting the Master Drainage Concept Plan, February 4.
Afterwards, Mayor Friedberg will deliver his Annual State of the City Address.
The Bellaire Public Works Director and City Engineer discuss the Master Drainage Concept Plan.
Take a look at the video of the discussion of the Master Drainage Concept Plan.
Bellaire City Offices will be closed January 1.
In recognition of New Year’s Day, all City Offices, including the Library and Recreation Center, will be closed. There will be no solid waste service on Tuesday, January 1, 2019.
Bellaire Christmas Tree Recycling for curbside is January 2 and 3.
Curbside tree recycling is scheduled for Wednesday, January 2, 2019, and Thursday, January 3, 2019.
CAP will open low-cost Spay and Neuter Services to the public.
Citizens for Animal Protection (CAP) is expanding its Low-Cost Wellness and Vaccination Clinic to include spay and neuter services to the public.
City of Bellaire offices will be closed December 24 and 25.
In recognition of the Christmas holidays, all City Offices including the Library and Recreation Center will be closed and there will be no solid waste service on Monday, December 24 and Tuesday, December 25, 2018.
Bellaire City Council Meeting Summary for December 17
December 17 was declared as Officer Max Boatwright Day in the City of Bellaire. Seven year-old Officer Boatwright was recently made an honorary member of the Bellaire Police Department.
Blood Bros. BBQ will open Thursday, December 20, in the Bellaire Triangle.
The doors will open at 5425 Bellaire Blvd. in the Bellaire Triangle.
Recycle holiday lights with West U and the Houston Zoo.
Frustrated with broken holiday lights, or just have a bunch that no longer suits your needs? Don’t throw them away! Recycle them.
A former BHS Student Teacher is accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a student.
David Ziesmer, 26 is accused of having sex with a student at Bellaire High School.
Betsy’s at Evelyn’s Park is now open.
They Little Yellow House at Evelyn’s Park is back open for business as Betsy’s, an Adair Concepts restaurant.
The City has provide an overview from the December 4, 2018 Bellaire City Council meeting.
These are not the official minutes of the meeting.
A “No Wake” Law is now in effect in Bellaire.
Bellaire City Council recently adopted a No Wake Law in order to address drivers who travel too fast down flooded streets and cause a wake that may damage property.
Harris County Deputies release sketch of serial purse snatching suspect.
Harris County Deputies have release a sketch of the suspect wanted in multiple purse snatchings.
Local artist Karen Landrigan has been chosen for an online exhibition.
Multiple award winner and Houston based artist Karen Landrigan announced today that her painting titled “Persevering” has been chosen by juror to be included in the International Society of Acrylic Painters (ISAP) 9th Online exhibition. The ISAP competitions draw...
An overview from the November 19, 2018 Bellaire City Council meeting
The City of Bellaire has presented an overview from the November 19, 2018 Bellaire City Council meeting.
Honorary Officer Max joins BPD for a day ahead of Stuff the Sleigh Toy Drive.
Bellaire Police teamed up with Stuff the Sleigh and ABC13’s Steve Campion to make Officer Max an Honorary Bellaire Police Officer!
Bellaire’s new City Hall is now open.
City services that have moved into the new City Hall building are Utility Billing, Permitting, City Clerk, Development Services, Finance, Human Resources, and City Manager’s Office.
Bellaire City offices will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday.
City Offices including the Library and Recreation Center will be closed and there will be no solid waste service on Thursday, November 22, 2018 and Friday, November 23, 2018.
A Lamar High School student was killed in a shooting near the school.
The suspects vehicle is described as a black four door Subaru with paper plates. There was a plastic bag on the back passenger side window.
Part of the 610 West Loop will be closed this weekend.
The freeway will be closed continuously from 9:00 PM, Friday, November 9 to 5:00 AM, Monday, November 12.
The new Bellaire City Hall will open November 13.
The new City Hall will be open on Tuesday, November 13 at 1:00 p.m.
City offices will be closed on Veterans Day.
In recognition of the Veterans Day holiday, all City Offices including the Library and Recreation Center will be closed and there will be no solid waste service on Monday, November 12, 2018.
The City has provided an overview from the November 5, 2018 Bellaire City Council meeting.
The City has provided an overview from the November 5, 2018 Bellaire City Council meeting.
A man and a woman are targeting women in parking lots, then following them home.
Be careful when out shopping and make sure you are not being followed home. A man and a woman seen in a black Dodge Charger have targeted women in Bellaire, West Houston, and Fort Bend County.
The City of Bellaire has provided an overview of the October 15 Council Meeting.
The City of Bellaire had provided an overview of the October 15, 2018 Bellaire City Council meeting.
Support the Bellaire Library at the Fall Book Sale!
The Friends of the Bellaire Library is pleased to announce the Fall Book Sale to be held on Saturday, October 13, from 9 am to 2 pm.
The HISD Bond Office shares plans for the new Bellaire High School.
The HISD Bond Office held a community meeting September 26 to share plans for the new Bellaire High School.