Monday 21 May 2012

All posts by Jamie Mock

‘Five Minute Break’ Turns Into Possible Rolling Quorum

A five-minute break called by Mayor Cindy Siegel during Monday night’s Bellaire City Council meeting could possibly have violated the Open Meetings Act. The break was called as council was voting on board and commission appointments.   Council was discussing …

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HISD Holds The Line On Meal Prices

The Houston Independent School District Board of Trustees will not increase 2009-10 selling prices for school breakfast and lunch. Eligible students will receive

Council To Consider Extended Hours At Therapy Pool

Following a request by resident James Burrough, Bellaire City Council will consider changes to the hours of the Therapy Pool at Evergreen Park.

Local Editor Applies For Parks Advisory Board, Says She Can Help Provide Publicity

Bellaire City Council will interview six applicants for various board and commissions, including local newspaper editor Charlotte Aguilar, who says she can “bring

One Car Reported Stolen, Two Broken Into

On June 4, a resident told police that her brother left her car parked in the Sunshine Resale parking lot at 5407 Bellaire

Case Dismissed Against School Rabbi

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The Harris County District Attorney’s Office today dropped charges against Rabbi Maccabee Avishur, The Emery/Weiner School’s

No Water Tomorrow From 9-5 For Residents In 4500 Block Of Braeburn, 4300-4400 Blocks Of Vivian

Water will be shut off in the 4500 block of Braeburn and the 4300-4400 blocks of Vivian between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.

4500 Block Of Bissonnet To Be Without Water Sunday Morning

Residents in the 4500 block of Bissonnet will be without water from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. this Sunday, June 7. The shut-off

Local Students Chosen To Participate In Breakthrough Houston

Several Pin Oak, Pershing, T.H. Rogers and Johnston Middle school students have been chosen to participate in Breakthrough Houston this year. Several Episcopal

Public Hearing Scheduled For Comprehensive Plan

The City of Bellaire Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing on the draft Comprehensive Plan document at 7 p.m. June

Bellaire To Consider Prohibiting Cell Phones In School Zones

Bellaire City Council will consider at their next meeting an ordinance prohibiting the use of cell phones by drivers in school zones within

Municipal Phone, E-mail Down

Residents trying to reach the City of Bellaire may have a problem

Mother Of Three Needs Stem Cell Transplant; Donor Testing Day Scheduled At Weekley YMCA

Braes Heights resident Tracye Sellers, the mother of two daughters at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School and one who attends Mother’s Day

“Boots & Suits” Gala Raises Money For Ongoing Business And Community Programs

The Greater Southwest Houston Chamber of Commerce celebrated its 60th year with a “Boots & Suits” gala and silent auction event held May

Residents First In Line To Purchase Rebuild Bellaire Bonds

Bellaire residents will be able to purchase bonds beginning May 27 as part of the city’s sale of $7 million in 2009 General