City offices will be closed January 2.
There will be no trash pickup Monday, January 2.
City offices will be closed December 23 – 26.
There will be no trash pickup Friday or Monday.
Apply now for Bellaire Boards and Commissions.
Applications will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 31, 2022.
Mayor Friedberg discusses the City’s response to Houston’s Boil Water Notice.
At no time during the event did Bellaire’s system pressures drop below required levels, and testing performed Sunday and yesterday all came back within acceptable water quality parameters.
The City of Bellaire has rescinded the Boil Water Notice effective 7:00 PM November 28, 2022.
Upon further investigation, it was determined that events in the City of Houston’s Main Public Water System did not impact water quality in the City of Bellaire’s Public Water System.
Bellaire City Council discusses a new Bellaire Pound location and facility.
In his latest blog post, Mayor Friedberg talks about relocating the Bellaire Pound when the City builds the new facility.
Boil Water Notice for City of Bellaire Public Water Systems 11/27/2022
The City of Bellaire has issued a boil water notice.
City offices will be closed November 24-25.
All City Offices including the Library and Recreation Center will be closed and there will be no solid waste services.
Register now for Winter Camp Paseo.
Camp dates are December 27-30 and January 3-6.
The City of Houston will hold its annual Veterans Day Celebration November 11.
The traditional Veterans Day Ceremony will be held on Friday, November 11 at 10 am. The American Heroes Parade will begin at 11:30 am.
City offices will be closed November 11 for Veterans Day.
There will be no solid waste services on Friday, November 11,
Enter your photos for the Third Annual City of Bellaire Calendar Photo Contest.
Bellaire residents are invited to enter the Third Annual City of Bellaire Calendar Photo Contest. Entries will be accepted through December 2.
Bellaire City Council and P&Z call for a Comprehensive Plan Review.
In his latest blog post, Mayor Friedberg discusses the need for a Comprehensive Plan Review and how important resident input is.
The Bellaire Foodie Fest is October 22, buy early-bird tickets now.
This foodie extravaganza will feature a roster of beloved area restaurants as well as some highly anticipated newcomers to the area restaurant scene.
The Houston Chronicle highlights Bellaire’s food scene.
Bellaire has seen an influx of new restaurants recently with more on the way.
Bellaire High School Principal Michael McDonough will retire in January.
Today is a sad day for the Bellaire students, teachers, parents, community, and HISD.
City of Bellaire adopts FY 2023 Budget.
Mayor Friedberg discusses Bellaire’s FY2023 budget and how well this year’s budget process went.
Bellaire’s FEMA rating reclassification has been pushed to October 1, 2023.
Mayor Friedberg gives an update on the FEMS CRS rating for Bellaire.
Houston Methodist presented a concept to P&Z for a medical building on the former Randalls property.
Representatives for Houston Methodist presented three different concepts for a medical office building and parking garage.
Bellaire installs World Trade Center Steel 9/11 Memorial.
Mayor Friedberg talks about the 11-foot section of a World Trade Center I-beam that was donated to the City of Bellaire in 2017.
FotoFest 2022 Biennial Festival will showcase artist/photograher Paul Swen.
The City of Bellaire and the Bellaire Culture and Arts Board presents a breathtaking exhibition featuring photographic imagery from artist Paul Swen. The show premiers on September 24, 2022, at the Bellaire Civic Center.
City offices will be closed for Labor Day.
There will be no solid waste pickup.
Bayou City Art Festival announces fall downtown nonprofit partners.
Each nonprofit will benefit from a portion of the proceeds from the event.
Register now for the 2022 Bellaire Citizens Academy.
BCA participants will have the opportunity to observe, ask questions, see equipment and facilities, and meet the city staff responsible for all city operations.
City of Bellaire presents FY2023 Proposed Budget.
The City of Bellaire FY2023 Proposed Budget was presented to City Council on July 18, 2022.
Bellaire first responders will participate in specialized training July 30, 31.
This training will be conducted Saturday and Sunday, between the hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
First responders will have a training activity this weekend, July 23, 24.
You may hear simulated gunfire near the training site during this time.
The City of Bellaire has a new City Manager.
Bellaire Mayor Andrew Friedberg introduced the City’s new City Manager in his latest blog post.
Bellaire Little League’s 11U team is going to State!
Congrats to Bellaire Little League!
Bellaire Police catch a burglar who broke into the New York Eatery in Bellaire.
An alert off-duty Bellaire Police Officer spotted a burglary suspect on his way home, after responding earlier to a burglary at New York Eatery.
Bellaire Little League 11U team wins District Championship.
Congratulations to the Bellaire Little League 2022 11U Team!
Jax Grill in Bellaire is closed due to fire damage.
There were no injuries.
City of West University Place asks for voluntary water conservation.
Effective Thursday, June 23 the City has entered Stage 2 of the Drought Contingency Plan.
City offices will be closed July 4.
The recreation center will also be closed and there will be no trash pickup.
Bellaire received TAMIO Award of Honor for Planting Palooza – 30 Days of Planting.
The City of Bellaire has received the Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers Award of Honor in the Best Recurring Event category for Planting Palooza – 30 Days of Planting.
Bellaire Culture & Arts Board seeks Artists and Vendors for the November 12th Arts and Crafts Festival!
The Culture and Arts Board is seeking local artists, crafters, vendors, and exhibitors who would like to participate.
The City of Bellaire receives an Award for Excellence in Financial Reporting.
The City of Bellaire has received the Government Finance Officers Association’s Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its fiscal year 2020 annual comprehensive financial report.
Mayor Friedberg gives an update on the Bellaire Pound.
Bellaire City Staff is currently researching options and developing proposals for a new pound to be considered sooner than originally contemplated.
Bellaire Library accepts book donations the first Saturday of every month.
Books donated will be sold at used book sales by the Friends of the Bellaire Library to help support programming for the Bellaire City Library.
Bellaire City offices will be closed May 30, Library will be closed May 28.
In observance of the Memorial Day Holiday, all City Offices will be closed and there will be no solid waste services on Monday, May 30.
Bayou City Art Festival launches new Collegiate Art Collective for Houston area college art students.
The Collegiate Art Collective visual artist application deadline for the 50th Annual Bayou City Art Festival Downtown is Friday, July 1, 2022.
Nature Discovery Center Twilight Gala brings fundraiser back to Mother Nature.
Local residents got “Back to Mother Nature” at Nature Discovery Center’s annual Twilight Gala on Friday, May 6.
The Bellaire Library Summer Reading Program begins June 1
You just need to have a Bellaire City Library card.
BHS Principal Michael McDonough has been temporarily reassigned.
HISD has temporarily reassigned Bellaire High School Principal Michael McDonough while they investigate allegations that he didn’t follow district policy.
Applications are open for 50th Annual Bayou City Art Festival Downtown.
The artist application deadline is Wednesday, June 15.
Bellaire High School student wins National Honor Society Scholarship Award!
Owen Zheng, a senior at Bellaire High School, has been selected as the National Winner of the esteemed $10,625 National Honor Society (NHS) Leadership Scholarship.
Bellaire Broiler Burger returns to Bellaire with new owner.
The new restaurant will also serve menu items from the popular Roadster Grill.
TxDOT will close the 59/69 Southbound exit to 610 Southbound beginning April 29.
Several news outlets have reported that the closure could last for 2 years.
Bellaire City Council held a Flood Risk Management Workshop April 18.
You can watch a video of the presentation.
Bayou City Art Festival returns to Downtown October 8-9.
The Festival will celebrate 50 years of providing unique art experiences and education in Houston.