Registration is now open for the 2018 Bellaire Citizens Academy.
Bellaire Citizens Academy is an eight-week program providing an in-depth look at how the City functions.
A woman was attacked inside her Afton Oaks home.
Police are reviewing surveillance video from the victims home as well as other homes in the neighborhood.
There was a fuel spill at the Veritas Christian Academy on Sunday.
According to Bellaire Police the incident is being handled by HPD/HFD.
Three men rob the Walmart at S. Rice Ave. and Westpark.
Three men robbed the Walmart on S. Rice Ave. Friday morning and eluded police.
Bellaire’s Office of Emergency Management encourages residents to get flood insurance.
If purchased today, the policy would go into effect on June 1, 2018 the day hurricane season starts.
Is Bellaire too wealthy to receive disaster funds?
The city of Bellaire has been applying for all grant funding programs available since Hurricane Harvey when almost 30% of Bellaire homes flooded.
There will be a Public Hearing on Specific Use Permit for former Gordon Elementary School May 21.
A public hearing will be held to discuss an amendment to Specific Use Permit of the former Gordon Elementary School site.
Bellaire High School students plan an on campus walk out for April 20.
The student-planned Bellaire walkout is scheduled to run from approximately 1:00pm until 1:17pm. Their plan is to have the 17 minute event take place on campus at the football field.
Houston Artist Ann Marie Vancas to Showcase Collection at Sawyer Yards Events.
Houston art campus Sawyer Yards will host Ann Marie Vancas, a local artist specializing in a type of abstract surrealism called “sensuism”, at the Spring Biannual Art Stroll on Saturday, April 28, 2018 and also at the Come Together: A Sawyer Yards Collaborative...
The City of Bellaire addresses substandard and abandoned homes.
The City will intervene and contact the owner when a structure poses a hazard to public health.
The Bellaire City Library receives the 2017 Achievement of Excellence in Libraries Award.
The library was one of only 52 out of 548 public library systems in Texas to receive the award.
Alice in Wonderland sculptures will soon be at home in Evelyn’s Park.
The long awaited sculptures of Alice in Wonderland and Friends will be unveiled in Evelyn’s Park April 21.
The Military and Hospitaller Order of Saint Lazarus presents $25,000 to Nora’s Home.
The Military and Hospitaller Order of Saint Lazarus has stepped up to support Nora’s Home, Houston’s haven for organ failure and transplant patients.
BHS Principal McDonough discusses the effect of the HISD budget deficit.
The district was heading toward a major shift in how dollars are delivered to campuses and the impact at Bellaire was going to be more than a $2.5 Million cut.
Some residents may qualify for the City of Bellaire 2018 (HMG) Home Elevation Grant Program.
The City of Bellaire is collecting preliminary information from residents that may qualify for the elevation grant program.
Alumni and Friends of Bellaire High School will host a fundraising Happy Hour at Top Golf Thursday, April 12th.
Golf lovers and non-golfers have a chance to reconnect over cocktails and a buffet for a great cause!
Houston Artist Karen Landrigan Hits a Triple!
More than 200 hundred artists from around the world submitted 600 images to the Society of Canadian Artists, 2018 International Open Juried Exhibition.
Nora’s Home welcomes new board members for 2018.
Nora’s Home, Houston’s haven for organ failure and transplant patients receiving care in the Texas Medical Center, announced the addition of two new members to its Board of Directors
TWEF launches “Emotional Survival & Resiliency Building” Program for Houston communities impacted by Hurricane Harvey.
Funded by the Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund, the first community forum, “I Am A Survivor” will be held on Monday, March 26, 2018.
Houston restaurants are serving up a “Blue Plate Special” for Child Abuse Prevention.
On Sunday, April 1, 2018, The Thread Alliance will launch the 6th Annual Blue Plate Special, a month-long campaign encouraging Houstonians to stand up for child abuse prevention.
Doggie pictures with the Easter Bunny raise money for a Houston rescue group.
Attendees were encouraged to dress up their pet with holiday-themed props such as bunny ears and tutus, and some used the opportunity to get a complete family portrait made.
Notice of Public Hearing on April 2
There will be a public hearing April 2 for the abandonment and sale of an existing 25-foot alley easement in the 5200 block of Cedar Street.
Bellaire is accepting applications for City Boards and Commissions.
The application period begins today, March 14, 2018, and ends at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 25, 2018.
Project Brays is making an impact on area flooding.
Project Brays is designed to reduce the risk of flooding along Brays Bayou.
Bellaire’s new logo proposal will not be pursued at this time.
This City of Bellaire has proposed a new logo to represent the City. The design was unveiled several weeks ago and met with a less than ideal reception.
The Fournace exit will remain closed until 2020.
According to the Houston Chronicle drivers will have a long wait for the Fournace exit to reopen.
Bellaire Firefighters are trimming trees that overhang the street.
The Bellaire Fire Department has been trimming tree limbs above the streets throughout Bellaire.
Give your input on the City of Bellaire Community Pathways Plan.
This plan identifies potential new projects that could be incorporated into the future Capital Improvement Program.
There will be a Public Hearing March 19, 2018, on a Specific Use Permit Application to Operate a Play-Care Center.
Notice is given that a public hearing will be conducted by the City Council of the City of Bellaire, Texas, on Monday, March 19, 2018, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber.
Principal McDonough discusses the safety precuations in place at Bellaire High School.
In the last 36 hours the HISD has contacted all campus principals to let them know that safety policies and procedures are being actively reviewed.
The next Flood Hazard Mitigation Task Force meeting will be held Tuesday, February 20.
The meeting will be held in the CenterPoint Energy Community Center.
MY SALON Suite will expand their West University location.
The West University MY SALON Suite is expanding to approximately 14,000 square feet.
Homewatch CareGivers opens a new office in the Galleria area.
The new location will serve local neighborhoods including Tanglewood, Memorial, Briargrove, West University, Bellaire, River Oaks and the Medical Center.
The Thread Alliance is looking for restaurants to participate in their annual Blue Plate Special.
The 6th Annual Blue Plate Special, a citywide child abuse prevention campaign benefiting The Thread Alliance, is accepting applications from Greater Houston area restaurants to participate in the April 2018 National Child Abuse Prevention Month campaign.
Debris Removal Update from the City of Bellaire
The City of Bellaire would like to remind residents that the City is unable to haul off construction debris generated by restoration or remodeling contractors.
Camp Paseo summer camp registration begins February 12.
An all day camp (8 am – 3:30 pm) tailored to children ages 5-12.
The City of Bellaire is looking for Citizen input on its new Brand Identity.
Interested persons have the opportunity to provide input on the Brand Identity recommendation by submitting comments to the email address provided.
You are invited to PATRONS for Bellaire Parks Annual Martini Party, February 17.
The Annual “Martini Party,” kicks off the festivities leading up to the 10th Annual Wine and Tapas Gala.
Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting on the West Loop feeder near Pin Oak.
According to ABC13, Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting that happened on the Feeder of 610 near Pin Oak.
The City of Bellaire will honor Harvey First Responders at the State of the City Address.
On February 5, 2018, the Mayor will honor those Heroes at a special ceremony followed by the 2018 State of the City Address.
Bellaire and West University City offices will be closing at noon today, January 16, 2018.
Due to extreme weather conditions, Bellaire and West University City offices will be closing at noon today, January 16, 2018.
Bellaire City Offices will be closed for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Holiday January 15.
In recognition of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday, all City Offices will be closed and there will be no regular solid waste pick up or limbs and brush service on Monday, January 15, 2018.
Camp Paseo registration begins February 12.
Bellaire Parks and Recreation offers a wide variety of summer camps for kids of all ages.
There will be a Public Hearing on on the Draft Flood Hazard Mitigation Plan January 29.
The Flood Hazard Mitigation Task Force seeks public input on the Draft Flood Hazard Mitigation Plan under development.
Parker School Uniforms has closed with no answer as to when or if it will reopen.
A sign at the store on Bellaire Blvd. said it was “temporarily closed until further notice.
IH 69 / IH 610 construction closures have begun.
The project to enhance the IH 69 / IH 610 interchange, and areas adjacent to it, has begun. The following is traffic detour and lane closure information that may affect area residents.
Registration for the Bellaire Trolley Run begins January 1.
Grab your running shoes and come join the hundreds of runners for the 23rd Annual Bellaire Trolley Run hosted by the City of Bellaire, Patrons for Bellaire Parks and the Al Lawrence Running Club. The race will be held Saturday, April 14th, starting with the 1 Mile...
A Bellaire tween will host Brooke’s Book Bash to help children who lost their books during Hurricane Harvey.
A Bellaire tween has created an event called “Brooke’s Book Bash” to help children who lost their books during Hurricane Harvey. She applied for and received a grant through Youth Service America and the event will be held on Sunday, January 7 from 2-3:30 at the JCC....
Winter weather safety tips from the Bellaire Fire Department.
Please remember the 4 P’s of cold weather: People, Pets, Pipes and Plants.
Bellaire and West U will be recycling Christmas Trees.
Bellaire and West University residents can recycle their Christmas Trees.