Motorists hoping to use the West Loop in Bellaire to go north through the Galleria area this weekend should consider making other plans. Starting at 9 p.m. Friday (Dec. 10), all mainlanes of the West Loop northbound at I-69 through Richmond Avenue will be closed for reconstruction of the interchange, through 5 a.m. Monday. Traffic will be detoured to the Westheimer … [Read more...] about Roadwork to close West Loop north into Galleria this weekend
Commanding presence in Bellaire takes reins as city manager — for now
Bellaire’s well-liked fire chief, Deacon Tittel, was appointed unanimously by City Council Monday night (Dec. 6) to serve as interim city manager and will receive an extra $1,000 biweekly authorized by councilmembers for assuming the added duties. The votes came after a closed session to discuss short-term strategy for replacing Brant Gary, the 20-month interim city manager … [Read more...] about Commanding presence in Bellaire takes reins as city manager — for now
Farmers market finds new home in Bellaire starting Wednesday
The itinerant Braeswood Farmers Market will open from 3-7 p.m. Wednesday (Dec. 8) at what organizers hope is a longterm home — in the parking lot of the former Randalls store at 5130 Bellaire Blvd. The semi-weekly market will also be open from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturdays. Founded in 2019 by Houston entrepreneur Michael Babajanov, the market features more than 60 vendors of … [Read more...] about Farmers market finds new home in Bellaire starting Wednesday
Bellaire launches holiday celebrations with Chanukah fest, Santa selfies, Holiday in the Park
After ushering in Hanukkah over the weekend with more than 600 attending a community festival, concert and menorah lighting, Bellaire is ready to welcome Santa with two days of events, starting tonight at 6. Selfies with Santas indoors at the Bellaire Civic Center, 7008 S. Rice Ave., allows residents to bring their own cameras and snap pictures of Jolly Old St. Nick with … [Read more...] about Bellaire launches holiday celebrations with Chanukah fest, Santa selfies, Holiday in the Park
Voting opens today for Bellaire City Council, HISD trustee runoffs
Early voting starts at 7 a.m. today (Nov. 29) for the Dec. 11 runoff elections in Harris County, including a fiercely contested Bellaire City Council seat and the choice of who will represent West University and Bellaire on the Houston ISD board of trustees. The only polling place open in the area is at Houston Community College West Loop, 5601 West Loop South, in room C108. … [Read more...] about Voting opens today for Bellaire City Council, HISD trustee runoffs