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New Year’s Resolutions Of Bellaire Residents

Residents in Bellaire talk about their resolutions – or lack thereof.

As Snow Fell, So Did The Old Bellaire Fire Station

As freezing rain transformed into snow Friday morning, the Bellaire Fire Station took the next step in its transformation from an old, inadequately small facility into a brand new fire station that will accommodate the modern Bellaire Fire Department. Crews began demolishing the old station at Jessamine Street and South Rice Avenue, and officials expect [...]

Holiday in the Park

Families crowded Bellaire Town Square on Thursday to visit Santa, hear holiday music and even throw snowballs and sled down snow banks.

Council Swears In Newly Elected Member

Mandy Nathan took the oath of office on Monday and immediately began her work as the Place 6 member of the Bellaire City Council. Nathan replaces outgoing 6-year Councilman John Jefferies. During her first meeting as a council member, Nathan participated in a historic vote to approve the city’s new Comprehensive Plan.

People React With Sadness About Teas Nursery Closing

Longtime customers of Teas Nursery reacted with feelings of sadness and disappointment this week upon learning the 100-year-old Bellaire business will soon close.
Tom Teas, the president and head of the landscaping side of the business, refused to speak with InstantNewsBellaire about the closing because he said he had no new information to give other than [...]

Bellaire Voters Explain Hopes For New City Council

InstantNewsBellaire asked voters on election day what they’re anticipating from the new Bellaire City Council, which will experience major changes with three totally new members. Cindy Siegel was re-elected Mayor, Will Hickman was re-elected to the Place 1 seat, and Mandy Nathan was elected to the Place 6 seat. The Place 3 race is headed [...]

Bellaire Voters Talk About Issues Important To Them

InstantNewsBellaire did video interviews with several Bellaire residents at a recent candidates’ forum to learn about the things they think are important. Voters highlighted diverse topics from public infrastructure to fiscal responsibility to crime.

Legendary Broadway performer Tommy Tune discusses Lamar H.S. teacher who inspired him

Legendary Broadway performer Tommy Tune talks about Ruth Denney, his first drama teacher at Lamar High School in the late 1950s. He said his stunning, 50-year career would never have happened without her. Tune, 70, has won more Tony Awards than any other actor, along with numerous other honors.

Rain Floods Streets Targeted For Improvements

Monday’s downpour brought familiar flooding to some streets in Bellaire, where water overflowed curbs into residents’ yards. The Bellaire City Council recently targeted the streets in this video to receive the next round of drainage improvements in the Rebuild Bellaire program.

Professional movers finish moving the Bellaire Fire Department

Professional movers on Oct. 16 finished moving the final loads of fire gear and household items from the Bellaire Fire Station into the department’s new temporary facility. The old station will be demolished so a new station can be built in its place.

People packed the grounds of the University of St. Thomas this weekend to experience Italian culture: Food, wine, music and more.

Fire Department Moves To Temporary Facility

Professional movers on Friday finished moving the final loads of fire gear and household items from the Bellaire Fire Station into the department’s new temporary facility. The old station will be demolished so a new station can be built in its place.
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Sights And Sounds Of Italy

People packed the grounds of the University of St. Thomas this weekend to experience Italian culture: Food, wine, music and more.
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Pumpkin Patch