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July 29. 2010 11:00 am

Suspect Flees From Bellaire Police, Caught Hiding In A Field

A 41-year-old male fled from Bellaire Police on July 21 after they tried pulling over his vehicle.
Police tried pulling over a Ford-250 diesel truck in the 5400 block of IH 610 northbound.
The vehicle had a large dent on the passenger side and the passenger window appeared to be broken, police said.
The truck also did not [...]

July 29. 2010 9:00 am

HISD Launches ‘Myth Busters’ To Clarify Misinformation, Rumors

HISD launched a new feature to its website called “Myth Busters” to keep accurate and up-to-date information about the districts programs and operations.
Myth Busters is dedicated to clarifying misinformation or rumors that often circulate in the district or community.
“Our hope is that parents, staff, and members of the community will [...]

July 29. 2010 7:00 am

Houston’s Culinary Scene Featured During Upcoming Restaurant Week

Houstonians will be able to savor the city’s culinary scene during Houston Restaurant Week, a culinary event from Aug. 1 to Aug. 21, which benefits the Houston Food Bank.
The city-wide event provides diners with the opportunity to sample special menus at Houston’s restaurants, while helping fight hunger in Houston.
“Houston Restaurant Week [...]

July 28. 2010 11:00 am

Bellaire Area Gasoline Prices Increase Again, Average Now At $2.53 Per Gallon

Average retail gasoline prices in Bellaire jumped last week, rising again above the $2.50 per gallon mark.
Last week, prices increased 3.5 cents per gallon to an average $2.53 per gallon as of yesterday.
This compares with the national average that has increased 2.4 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.74 per gallon, according to [...]

July 28. 2010 9:00 am

Thunderbird Theater Presents ‘Snow White’ At Bellaire Recreation Center

Thunderbird Theater will be performing Snow White at 6 p.m. at the Bellaire Recreation Center gym on Aug. 6.
Tickets are on sale now at the Recreation Center for $2 a person. Children one and under are free.
Residents are encouraged to bring their own dinner, blankets and lawn chairs.
Alcohol and glass containers are not permitted.
For more [...]

July 28. 2010 7:00 am

The Houston Zoo Hosts Mid-Summer Adventure

The Houston Zoo is bringing back two popular special events on July 31 – The Elephant Open House and Donuts and Dinosaurs.
Elephant Open House

What does a 10,000 pound animal eat for breakfast? How do you give an elephant a pedicure?
Meet the Houston Zoo’s elephants Methai, Tess, Tucker, Shanti, Baylor, and Thai and the Houston [...]

July 27. 2010 11:00 am

Bellaire Police Arrest Three Men For Burglarizing Motor Vehicles

Bellaire Police arrested three males involved in a burglary of a motor vehicle on July 16.
Police were called to an AT&T office building, 6500 IH 610, in regards to a suspicious vehicle.
The officer noticed a vehicle back into a parking space next to a Ford truck and then drive away in a quick manner, police [...]

July 27. 2010 9:00 am

Nap Nanny Baby Recliners Being Recalled After Death Of Infant

The Consumer Product Safety Commission and manufacturer Baby Matters of Berwyn, Pa., has announced the voluntary recall of 30,000 Nap Nanny portable baby recliners following the death of a four-month-old Michigan girl.
According to preliminary reports, the child was in her harness and found hanging over the side of the recliner, caught [...]

July 27. 2010 7:00 am

Local Actress Portrays Houston Resident In ‘Bald In The Land Of Big Hair’

Two Houston women – one an actress, the other a New York Times bestselling author – will cross paths July 31, during a production of “Bald in the Land of Big Hair.”
“Bald in the Land of Big Hair” will be performed at 7 p.m. at the Main Street Theater, 4617 Montrose Blvd., on [...]

July 26. 2010 1:43 pm

Great Value Frozen Chicken Nuggets Sold At Wal Mart Being Recalled

Frozen chicken nuggets sold in Bellaire area Wal Mart stores are being recalled because they may have been contaminated by small pieces of plastic.
The chicken nuggets were sold under the brand name “Great Value.”
The company that produced the nuggets, Perdue Farms, voluntarily recalled 91,872 pounds of the fully cooked [...]

July 26. 2010 11:00 am

19-Year-Old Arrested For Trespassing On Private Property

Bellaire Police arrested a 19-year-old male for trespassing on property in the 4300 block of Wendell.
Police were called to investigate a suspicious looking male who was walking on a Bellaire resident’s property at 1:11 p.m. on July 15.
Police arrested Deshaun Leeprerston arrested for criminal trespassing.

July 26. 2010 9:00 am

Get Rolling For Rhino Conservation With Bowling For Rhinos

The Greater Houston Zoo chapter of the American Association of Zookeepers (GHAAZK) is sponsoring the 19th annual Bowling for Rhinos (BFR) conservation fundraiser on July 30 from 6 to 10 p.m. at Palace Lanes, 4191 Bellaire Blvd.
The night includes unlimited bowling for 2 hours (6 p.m. to 8 p.m. or 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.), [...]

July 26. 2010 7:00 am

Police Arrest 42-Year-Old Male For Assault, Possession Of Vicodin

Bellaire Police were called to investigate a disturbance at 10:04 a.m. the 6500 block of West Loop South on July 16.
A male victim told police he had been assaulted by another man and there were several witnesses to the incident.
During the investigation police found Dennis Freemont, 42, to be in possession of six Vicodin pills, [...]

July 23. 2010 1:30 pm

Local Pastor And Author Works To Inspire People Through Motivational Series

When Dwight Edwards was in high school, one of his teachers pulled him aside and told him he could be a writer. He laughed and thought all he wanted to do was play tennis.
Over time, he evolved from being a professional tennis player, to a minister, to a motivational speaker and an author.
Edwards is a [...]

July 23. 2010 1:14 pm

Police Arrest 17-Year-Old For Possession Of Marijuana

Bellaire Police pulled over a 1999 Mercedes in the 4700 block of Elm on July 15 and found marijuana in the vehicle.
During the traffic stop, the occupants of the vehicle appeared nervous, police said.
The driver game police consent to search the vehicle and they found a passenger with marijuana.
Rachel Houston, 17, was arrested for possession [...]

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