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New Solid Waste Changes to Take Effect March 1
Bellaire residents and the city’s commercial customers will see changes to the solid waste ordinance starting March 1. An extensive evaluation of the city’s solid waste/recycling collection services was undertaken in 2011 to ensure that the cost of solid waste/recycling …
Bellaire Area Under Wind Advisory Until Noon, Severe Storms Possible
The Bellaire area has been placed under a wind advisory until noon today by the National Weather Service. Southeast winds with speeds of 20 – 25 mph and gusts
Heavy Rain in Forecast, Flood Control District Urges Residents to Be Prepared
With the weather forecast predicting potentially heavy rainstorms today and continuing into Wednesday, the Harris County Flood Control District is reminding residents that the area’s flat topography always
Bellaire Parks and Recreation Offering Karate, Dance and Zumba Classes
The Bellaire Parks and Recreation Department is offering the following classes for residents. KARATE AMERICAN Class: The class features techniques in the art, sport, self-defense and self-confidence. Required uniform
Houston Christian Varsity Football Team Selected as Finalist for 2012 Sportsmanship Award
The varsity football team at Houston Christian was selected as a finalist for the 2012 Sportsmanship Award for the 2011 football season by Houston's Touchdown Club, founded in
Bellaire Gas Prices Up Another 3.6 Cents, Current Average at $3.24 per Gallon
Average retail gasoline prices in Bellaire have risen 3.6 cents in the past week, averaging $3.24 per gallon as of yesterday. The local price compares with the national average
Bellaire Takes First Place in Cardinal Classic Swim Meet
Nearly 400 swimmers from local high schools participated in the Cardinal Classic Swim meet on Jan. 16 at the Lamar pool. The meet ended with Bellaire High school in
Episcopal, St. Agnes Co-Host Challenger Basketball Game
The girls' varsity basketball teams from Episcopal High School and St. Agnes Academy co-hosted Challenger Basketball at EHS on Saturday. Some EHS varsity boys' basketball players, EHS Cheerleaders, volunteers from
Schechter Sworn in for Second Term on HCC Board of Trustees
West U resident Richard Schechter was sworn in Thursday for his second term on the Houston Community College Board of Trustees, District V. [caption id="attachment_21644" align="alignright" width="285" caption="Richard Schechter"]
Remembering a Classic: Bellaire Historical Society Meeting to feature Houston’s Downtown YMCA
The Bellaire Historical Society Feb. 9 meeting will feature Gary Nichols, Historian for the Greater Houston YMCA. Designed in an Italian Renaissance style and in the face of a
Pay Property Taxes by Jan. 31 or Face Penalty and Interest Charges
Bellaire area property owners who have not paid their 2011 property tax have just a few more days before penalty and interest are added. Tuesday, Jan. 31, is the
Deferral Provisions Provide Tax Relief for Some Bellaire Area Homeowners
With the Wednesday, Feb. 1 deadline for paying 2011 property taxes without penalty or interest rapidly approaching, some homeowners may be able to postpone or “defer” tax payments. Texas
Registration Underway for Daddy and Daughter Valentine Sweethearts Dance
Registration is currently open for the 12th annual Daddy and Daughter Valentine Sweethearts Dance in Bellaire. The event will be held on Saturday, Feb. 4 in the city hall
Five Area Boy Scouts Celebrate Eagle Court of Honor
Five friends from Boy Scout Troop 55 recently celebrated their Eagle Ceremony together during a special Court of Honor on Jan. 7 at St. John the Devine Episcopal
