In time for spring cleaning and for its April sale, Friends of the Bellaire Library will hold a drive-up book donation from 9-11 a.m. on March 26 in the parking lot adjacent to the library, 5111 Jessamine St. Donations of adult, young adult and children’s books, both hardback and paperback in good condition, are being sought. They should be placed in boxes or bags that can … [Read more...] about Bellaire library group collecting used books for spring sale

WATCHDOG: Bellaire city staffers’ exodus is concerning
By Jane McNeel Every Friday, a city manager’s report is sent to councilmembers (and any member of the public or media requesting it, if you want an insider’s look at the workings of city government). The report is usually topped with employee news — achievements, a COVID count, comings and goings. In the last six months of 2021, seeing who is the latest mid- and high-level … [Read more...] about WATCHDOG: Bellaire city staffers’ exodus is concerning
Time to party! Bellaire kicks off outdoor concert series tonight
A balmy evening — with a temperature of 68 — is forecast as Bellaire hosts its first Party at the Pavilion of the season tonight (March 4). The concert starts at 7 p.m. on the Great Lawn at Bellaire Town Square, 7008 S. Rice Ave., featuring the music of Walter Suhr and Mango Punch and food items from the It’s a Wrap truck. Suhr is an award-winning songwriter and performer, … [Read more...] about Time to party! Bellaire kicks off outdoor concert series tonight
Houston ISD will end mask mandate starting Tuesday
Starting Tuesday (March 1) masks will be optional in Houston ISD schools, facilities, on buses and at extracurricular events. Supt. Millard House II made the announcement Monday. He encouraged those who need protection from COVID for any reason or anyone experiencing symptoms to continue to mask up and said that HISD facilities would continue to keep masks on … [Read more...] about Houston ISD will end mask mandate starting Tuesday
Bellaire Fire Department stalwart retires
After more than 42 years with the Bellaire Fire Department, Assistant Chief and Fire Marshal Alton Moses has retired. Moses became a firefighter with the city in 1979, working his way up the ranks to the number-two job, which he took over in 2005. A jovial and comforting presence in even the most stressful situations in the community, he was honored by colleagues as “an … [Read more...] about Bellaire Fire Department stalwart retires