Save the dates for the 12th Annual Bellaire Fall New Home Showcase!
The 2018 Bellaire Fall New Home Showcase features the latest trends in luxury home design, stunning architecture, and automation innovation.
An overview of the October 1 Bellaire City Council Meeting
The City has provided an overview from the October 1, 2018 Bellaire City Council meeting.
The trial begins for the man accused of killing a Bellaire High School graduate at Reginelli’s Pizza.
The trial began today for the man accused of killing 19-year-old Peter Mielke because he couldn’t open the register fast enough during a robbery.
Party at the Pavilion is now BYOB!
Join PATRONS for Bellaire Parks for live rock music and BBQ this Friday at Party at the Pavilion on the Great Lawn! Attendees are now allowed to bring their own beer and wine to the event!
Bellaire City Council makes changes to the Group D Phase 2 sidewalk plan.
Council voted to install 4 foot sidewalks in Phase 2 and voted to remove three streets from the project.
October 13th: Open Studios at Winter Street Studios
Visit Studio #A-8 and mention Bellaire Connect for special pricing.
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.
Bellaire City Council Meeting
Bellaire City Council will decide whether to proceed with all or a portion of the Phase 2 sidewalk program and will also discuss other agenda items September 24.
Adair Concepts will bring a new restaurant to the yellow house at Evelyn’s Park.
The cafe will be called Betsy’s at Evelyn’s Park and will offer breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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.
Bellaire City Council Meeting
Bellaire City Council will be asked to consider construction-related contracts for the Phase 1 sidewalk program. There have been objections from residents of 4500 Teas, 5300 Pine and 5100 Pine. September 17.
Residents are invited to find out more about the next phase of the Sidewalk Improvement Project .
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.
Palace Bowling Lanes will become Southside Commons, an entertainment/office facility.
The old Palace Bowling Lanes will be redeveloped into a mixed use facility consisting of entertainment, restaurant, and retail space.
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.
City of Bellaire hires Paula Ryan as new Assistant City Manager.
Paula Ryan 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.
The City of Bellaire is accepting applications to fill a vacancy on the Evelyn’s Park Conservancy Board.
The application period will end at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, September 28, 2018.
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.
Houston artist Ann Marie Vancas will showcase her collection at Sawyer Yards.
Houston art campus Sawyer Yards will host several artists who specializes in a type of abstract surrealism called “sensuism”.
Bellaire City Council will continue discussion on sidewalks at upcoming Council Meetings.
The Bellaire City Council will continue discussions about sidewalks at the following City Council meetings. If you would like to sign up to speak at a City Council meeting, please contact the City Clerk at tdutton@bellairetx.gov.
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.
Bellaire was named the most successful city in Texas.
Bellaire was named the most successful city in Texas by Zippia.com.
Construction has begun on the final phase of the Brays Bayou channel improvements.
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.
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 voted to put the item “on the shelf” and not revisit it.
Jessamine Street (between Fifth Street and S. Rice Avenue) will be closed from July 31 to August 21.
This work is part of the construction of the new Police / Court building and will impact vehicular traffic travelling east and westbound near the Bellaire Library.
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.
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.
Police are looking for a suspect near 610 and Fournace.
Bellaire Police are currently working an active scene in the area between IH 610, Mayfair, S. Rice, and Elm.
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.
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.
Purse snatchers are targeting women in our area.
There have been several purse snatchings in our area recently and one incident turned violent.
The first phase of construction has begun at Bellaire High School.
The project is expected to be completed in 2021.
Rover Oaks Pet Resort raises $27,538 for Mission K9 Rescue.
The funds raised are going to non-profit organization Mission K9 Rescue, the Houston chapter of the United States War Dogs Association (USWDA).
The City of Bellaire has activated its Emergency Operations Center.
The Bellaire area has received over 5 inches of rain in a short period of time.
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.
Bellaire Assistant City Manager Diane K. White Retires.
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.
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.
The new H-E-B Bellaire Market opens June 27.
This is the first two story H-E-B in in the Houston area but two more are coming soon, one in Meyerland and one in the Heights.
The City of Bellaire was incorporated 100 years ago today!
Houston Historian R.W. McKinney along with the Bellaire Historical Society and Sarah Lavine-Kass & Benjamin Lavine of StoneAcornBuilders offered free tours of historic Bellaire to celebrate 100 years of Bellaire being a municipality.
Bellaire launches a new emergency notification system.
The City of Bellaire has launched a new service to help inform residents of emergency situations and weather conditions.
Bellaire City Council approves a permit amendment for former Gordon Elementary.
The Bellaire City Council has approved a specific use permit amendment which will allow the former HISD Gordon Elementary/Mandarin Chinese school building to continue to be used by Kolter Elementary School students.
Art Colony Association announces Bayou City Art Festival Memorial Park 2018 Featured Artist.
The Art Colony Association, Inc. (ACA) has announced that the Bayou City Art Festival Downtown 2018 featured artist is Chris Vance,
Art Colony Association awards $28,000 in donations.
The Art Colony Association, Inc. awarded $28,000 in donations to the seven beneficiaries from Bayou City Art Festival Memorial Park, which was held March 23-25, 2018.
The City of Bellaire announces new Fire Chief, Deacon Tittel.
This announcement follows an extensive search conducted by the City of Bellaire.
Bellaire has been deemed the richest town in Texas.
Bellaire has been deemed the wealthiest town in Texas according to 24/7 Wall St, a Financial news company.
An Update on the Rebuild of Bellaire High School.
The Bond Project will begin the week of June 4.
The City will be making traffic signal changes at Bellaire Blvd. and Newcastle.
The changes entail the addition of left turn arrows for the north and south bound movements of Newcastle.
Rover Oaks is launching its annual donation drive to benefit Mission K9 Rescue.
The drive officially begins on Memorial Day and ends on Independence Day, July 4, 2018.
Bellaire City offices will be closed on Memorial Day Holiday.
All Bellaire City Offices will be closed and there will be no regular solid waste or limbs and brush service on Monday, May 28.
BHS Orchestra Quartet joins the touring Beatles vs. Stones Show!
The Bellaire High School String Quartet will have the privilege of joining the professional musicians on stage to add some orchestral texture to the evening.
Some streets will be closed during the Touch a Truck event this Saturday, May 12.
Due to an expected large crowd there will be some street closures.