The City of Bellaire is calling for applicants for Boards and Commissions.
The City of Bellaire is accepting applications to fill a vacancy on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and a vacancy on the Culture and Arts Board. Applications will also be accepted for the Audit Finance Board.
Holiday in the Park has been canceled due to the severe weather forecast.
Instead, a fun Snow Day is planned for December 30.
Early voting has begun in the runoff election for Bellaire and Houston Mayors.
Bellaire voters will decide between Gus Pappas and Aaron Perry.
The new date for the Bellaire Fall Arts and Crafts Festival is December 2.
The festival will be in Paseo Park from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
City offices will be closed for Thanksgiving November 23-24.
Collection of garbage, recycling and limbs/brush will resume on your next regularly scheduled day.
Mayor Friedberg gives an update on the new Bellaire Pound.
In his latest blog post, Mayor Friedberg gave an update on construction of the new dog pound.
Mayor Friedberg clarifies the City of Bellaire’s Dog Pound euthanasia policy.
In his latest blog post, Mayor Friedberg clarified the City’s policy on when dogs in the Bellaire Dog Pound would be considered for euthanasia.
Don’t throw away your pumpkins, drop them off for composting.
The collection bin will be open from November 3 to December 4 near Lafayette Park.
Bellaire elects three Council members and the Mayor’s race will be decided in a runoff.
A runoff election for Bellaire Mayor will be held in December.
Election Day is November 7. Your vote matters!
Voting hours are: November 7, 2023 — 7AM – 7PM.
Emergency Water Main Repair at 610 and Fournace 11/6 at 7 a.m.
An emergency water main repair at the intersection of 610 and Fournace eastbound will cause some water and traffic disruptions Monday, November 6
City offices will be closed November 10.
In observance of the Veterans Day Holiday, all Bellaire City Offices, including the Library and Recreation Center, will be closed and there will be no solid waste pickup on Friday, November 10.
The Bellaire Business Association hosted the Bellaire Candidate Forum.
Listen in to the recording to find who has the experience needed to lead.
Missed the Bellaire Candidate Forum? Watch it online.
See the candidates answer questions about issues in Bellaire.
City of Bellaire lifts voluntary watering restrictions.
The City of Bellaire has returned to Stage One of the City’s Drought Contingency Plan and lifted voluntary watering restrictions.
Open Play Pickleball/Basketball closures in October.
The Bellaire Recreation Center will have several open play pickleball & basketball closures in October.
The City of Bellaire is accepting applications to fill a vacancy on the Board of Adjustment.
Applications are due by 5p.m. on Friday, October 27, 2023.
Kush Kalra, a fifth-grader in Bellaire, has been selected to join the award-winning Scholastic Kids Press program.
During the 2023-24 school year, Kush will interview leaders and experts in the community about the topics that matter most to young people.
Gus Pappas announces candidacy for Bellaire Mayor.
I am Gus Pappas and I am running for Mayor of Bellaire. I served for 8 years on City Council, 4 of which was as the Mayor Pro Tem. We accomplished a great deal during my time on Council.
Aaron Perry announces candidacy for Bellaire Mayor.
This election is about our community and our future. I am motivated to run because our city calls for someone with leadership skills to step up and guide us into the future.
Nathan Wesely announces candidacy for Bellaire Mayor.
I am a 34-year resident of Bellaire and raised four children in Bellaire with wife of 36 years, Lisa. I have served on Bellaire City Council since 2020, and served six years on Bellaire Board of Adjustments, two as chair.
Nature Discovery Center announces VIP Early Access to their Pumpkin Patch and Fall Festival.
This year Wildlife Supporter Level NDC Members and VIP Ticket holders will be invited to attend a special VIP Early Access Event on Friday, October 13 from 5 to 7 pm ahead of the public Pumpkin Patch Fall Festival weekend.
Bellaire High School recognizes 18 2024 National Merit Semifinalists.
Bellaire High School is honored to recognize 18 National Merit Semifinalists from the Class of 2024. Congratulations to these students!
Catherine Lewis announces candidacy for Bellaire City Council Position 2.
Catherine Lewis seeks to continue to serve her neighbors in Bellaire as candidate for re-election to Position 2 of City Council.
Mike Stanton announces candidacy for Bellaire City Council Position 2.
This November 7 election is an opportunity to breathe fresh air into Bellaire. We are guaranteed at least two new perspectives. With your help, I’ll make it three.
Elan Tavor announces candidacy for Bellaire City Council Position 4.
I have lived in Bellaire for the last 7 plus years and over time, I got very engaged with issues facing our city. This decision to get involved led me to serve on city boards and commissions and now, I am running for Position 4 Bellaire City Council.
Cindy Cohen Taylor announces candidacy for Bellaire City Council Position 4.
I am a native Houstonian who has lived in Bellaire since 2012 and served on Bellaire city boards since 2021. It would be an honor to earn your vote in my run for Position 4 on the Bellaire City Council in the Nov. 7 election.
Mayor Friedberg discusses the adoption of the fiscal year 2024 budget.
Mayor Friedberg says this years budget process was “one of the smoothest budget processes in recent memory.”
Jackie Georgiou announces candidacy for Bellaire City Council Position 6.
As a council member, I will bring ideas, vision, research, common-sense and a can-do attitude to the table. If there is a problem, I will work with the community to find a solution.
City of Bellaire adopts new Noise Ordinance.
The new ordinance establishes quiet hours (9:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m. weekdays; 11:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m. weekends and holidays) and non-quiet hours, with specific decibel limits applicable to each, as measured at the complainant’s property.
The Bellaire Pound is temporarily closed to make improvements.
Update: The Bellaire Pound has reopened as of September 13, 2023.
City Offices will be closed for Labor Day.
City offices will be closed Monday, September 4, 2023 for Labor Day in Bellaire, West University Place and Houston.
The City of Bellaire asks residents to voluntarily limit the irrigation of landscapes based on street address.
The City of Bellaire will enter Stage Two: MILD Water Shortage Conditions of the City’s Drought Contingency Plan, effective immediately.
Kevin Newman announces candidacy for Bellaire City Council Position 6.
Kevin is dedicated to championing fiscal responsibility, accountability, and preserving the small-town feel that residents cherish.
The last day to file an Application for Place on the Ballot for the November 7, 2023 election is Monday, August 21.
Positions on the November 7, 2023 Ballot are Mayor and three Council Member positions.
Bellaire recreation changes coming August 14.
Pool hours will change and indoor pickleball as well as open gym basketball will return August 14.
The City reports a gas line break at Chimney Rock and Bissonnet.
Chimney Rock is closed from Bissonnet to Bellaire.
Bellaire recycling collection service for Section D will continue tomorrow, August 3.
Please leave your recycling at the curb.
City of Bellaire launches new app called OneBellaire.
The new OneBellaire app is available now for Apple and Android smartphones and tablets from Google PlayTM and the Apple App Store.
WellMed donates $25,000 to Great Age Movement for second Great Age Fitness Park for seniors.
Great Age Fitness Parks offer seniors free scheduled workout classes using evidence-based fitness stations, led by trained volunteers, and other purposeful activities to promote routine exercise and socialization.
Jax Grill celebrates their 30th Anniversary with $3 burgers July 31.
Jax Grill is celebrating 30 years in Houston with $3 burgers and 30-cent fries.
Bellaire resident survey ends Friday, July 28.
The survey will take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete.
Bellaire City Council postpones the consideration of a Methodist Hospital development.
Council voted to postpone indefinitely the consideration of a planned development application from Methodist Hospital to build a medical facility on the former Bellaire Randalls property.
There’s still time to be part of the Bellaire Library Summer Reading Program.
Children, teens, and adults can participate to earn prizes by logging the books you read through the Beanstack platform.
Bellaire City Council plans to terminate trash bag delivery.
Bellaire’s Solid Waste staff delivers trash bags to residents three times a year, as part of resident’s solid waste services.
Bellaire City Council approves new Dog Pound.
At the July 10 City Council meeting, Bellaire City Council voted unanimously to approve a proposal for a new dog pound.
Bellaire City Council adds Juneteenth to City holidays.
Juneteenth will be an official City holiday beginning in 2024.
Share your opinions about Bellaire’s future!
The City of Bellaire is conducting a survey to learn more about your preferences and opinions about Bellaire’s future.
An open house is scheduled for July 18 to learn about the City’s Regional Drainage Improvement Program.
The Bellaire Regional Drainage Improvement Program is in the early stages of data collection and analysis. A vital element of this program is the partnership with the Bellaire residents and community.
The Great Age Movement will host “Back to the Future” Senior Prom Gala
The event will support Great Age Movement’s capital campaign to build senior fitness parks and support development of exercise programs in community green spaces.