Bellaire city offices and services will be closed November 11, 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 recycling service or limbs and brush pick up on Wednesday, November 11, 2020.
Bellaire residents reject Props B and C. Prop A passes.
Over 10,000 Bellaire residents cast their votes in the Special Charter Amendment Election, November 3.
Bellaire Polling Locations for Election Day.
Election Day is November 3, 2020. Polling location hours are 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
Bellaire voters will see three Charter Amendments regarding sidewalks on the ballot.
The amendments are the result of a heated battle between residents on the subject of adding new sidewalks in Bellaire.
Support Nature Discovery Center at their virtual Petite Pumpkin Patch Event.
Every purchase helps support the Center as we strive to fulfill our mission during the ongoing pandemic.
Mayor Friedberg discusses amending the Bellaire City Charter.
Three amendments to the Bellaire City Charter are on the ballot November 3.
You’re invited to “Boos & Booze”, a virtual Halloween visit.
PATRONS for Bellaire Parks invites the community to join them for “Boos & Booze” a virtual Halloween visit to your Bellaire neighbors!
The Mayor presents a Fact Check on the City Engineer.
The City Engineer and his firm are not allowed to bid on, and do not provide engineering or other associated services to the City—other than as City Engineer.
Bellaire will soon have an Automated License Plate Reader pilot project.
The City of Bellaire will soon be installing automated license plate readers (ALPRs) along major thoroughfares to assist police in apprehending suspects and solving crimes.
Solid Waste and Recycling WILL Resume as Normal Wednesday, September 23.
The Public Works Department will endeavor to resume normally scheduled solid waste and recycling services on Wednesday, September 23.
All City of Bellaire non-essential city services are closed today.
If you need to travel, please view the list of Streets with HIgh Water in Bellaire.
Solid waste collection services will be canceled Tuesday and Wednesday.
Solid waste and recycling collection services will proceed as normal on Monday, weather permitting.
The Blue Hedge sets out to show positive support for the Law Enforcement Community.
Created by a Bellaire resident, the organization sets out to create a common ground for citizens and Law Enforcement Officers.
Voter Registration Applications are available curbside at the library.
To be eligible to vote in this year’s November election you must be registered to vote by October 5.
The Bellaire City Council will conduct a rescheduled public hearing on Monday, September 21, 2020.
It is anticipated that this rescheduled public hearing will be conducted telephonically, with participation instructions to be provided on the agenda when posted.
Bellaire and West U city services will resume Friday.
There will be no trash pick up Thursday, August 27.
Bellaire and West U make local disaster declarations.
Both mayors proactively issued a local disaster declaration.
The City of Bellaire is preparing for Hurricane Laura.
Bellaire city services will be affected Wednesday and Thursday.
Bellaire Council approves a plan for more outdoor dining space.
Council has approved issuing temporary use permits to participating Bellaire restaurants so they can have additional outdoor seating.
Auction site is now live for PATRONS fundraiser.
Bidding will end on August 15th. Raffle tickets are also available with winners announced at 8 PM on the final day of the fundraiser.
Nature Discover Center is offering camps this month.
Nature Discovery Center is offering two ways for your kids to enjoy camp this August with Camps on the Go and Camps at the Center.
Patrons for Bellaire Parks will have a virtual gala supporting neighborhood parks.
Beginning August 13th, the gala will be a multi-day event featuring an online auction, cork pull, and raffle with gala.
The Bellaire FY 2021 Proposed Budget is available to view on the City’s website.
The FY 2021 Proposed Budget was Presented to City Council July 20, 2020.
A tropical storm in the gulf is expected to bring heavy rainfall this weekend.
Tropical Depression 8 is expected to be upgraded to Tropical Storm Hanna on Friday.
Houston police are looking for a teen missing near Bellaire.
Houston police are looking for 17-year-old Christopher Anthony Cayton.
Bellaire Aquatic Center will open for lap swim only beginning July 20.
The leisure pool and diving well will remain closed. The public may reserve swim times in one-hour increments.
Local artist’s paintings were selected for the Society of Canadian Artists Exhibition.
The exhibition features approximately one hundred individual paintings from a select group of artists.
HISD announces a reopening plan for the 2020-2021 academic year.
All students will begin the 2020-2021 school year virtually on September 8, 2020.
DEFINE:Bellaire has closed due to the pandemic.
We are sad to report that DEFINE: Bellaire is closed.
A Bellaire Parks and Recreation Department employee has tested positive for COVID-19.
The employee worked with the summer camp program and was tested on Friday, July 3.
Bellaire and West U Libraries offer summer reading fun.
The Bellaire Library is offering a Summer Reading Program for kids and teens to age 18. The West U Library is offering themed book bundles.
The City will begin the process to return S. Rice Ave. to 4 lanes near City Hall.
The re-striping of South Rice Avenue between Linden and Aspen Streets is scheduled to begin the week of July 6.
Governor Abbott’s statewide mask mandate begins July 3.
Governor Greg Abbott issued the following order effective at 12:01 p.m. on July 3, 2020:
Bellaire City Offices will be closed July 3.
There will be no solid waste service on Friday, July 3.
The July 6 Public Hearing has been postponed.
The public hearing scheduled at 6:00 p.m. on July 6, 2020 has been postponed until at least August.
Some City services close as COVID threat level rises.
In his latest blog post, Mayor Friedberg discusses the rise of the COVID threat level to Severe and how that affects Bellaire’s services.
Harris County Judge raises COVID threat level to 1, the highest level.
Level one signifies a severe and uncontrolled level of COVID-19 in Harris County.
The Bellaire 4th of July Parade has been canceled.
The cancellation is a result of rising COVID-19 cases.
Bellaire City Manager Paul Hofmann resigns.
Last night, the Bastrop City Council publicly announced their newly hired city manager, Paul Hofmann.”
Bellaire Town Square Family Aquatic Center is closed until further notice.
A staff member tested positive for COVID-19.
There will be a Public Hearing July 6 regarding the former Gordon Elementary School.
The hearing will discuss an application filed by HISD to build baseball and softball facilities for BHS.
HBO’s “Real Sports” will air segment on Robbie Tolan shooting.
The June 23 new episode will rebroadcast a segment about Robbie Tolan.
A Bellaire Police Department employee has tested positive for COVID-19.
Harris County Public Health has been contacted regarding contact tracing.
Rice Ave. will return to 4 lanes in front of Bellaire City Hall.
After much deliberation, Bellaire City Council unanimously voted to return Rice Ave. to it’s original configuration.
Play structures in Bellaire parks are now open.
The City of Bellaire has opened the play structures in Bellaire parks.
Mayor Friedberg discusses Police Use of Force in Bellaire.
In his latest blog post, Mayor Friedberg discusses “Continuous Improvement and Best Practices in Police Use of Force”.
The Bellaire City Library will open June 3 at 25% capacity.
The Bellaire City Library is excited to announce they will open on June 3 per the 25% capacity limit.
Bellaire will expand pool schedules in June.
The City of Bellaire Parks, Recreation and Facilities Department will be expanding the pool schedule in the coming weeks.
A Public Hearing concerning 5422 Bellaire Blvd will be held June 11.
The hearing concerns the operation of a restaurant and catering business.
Vote for your favorite bookmark created by neighborhood students.
The Friends of the Bellaire Library invites you to vote for the Fan Favorite Bookmark from their recent Bookmark Contest.