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Everything voters should know about casting ballots in West U, Bellaire (and nearby) on Nov. 8

November 5, 2022 by Charlotte Aguilar

High-profile state and county elections and the fight to control Congress will be decided Nov. 8. That includes hard-fought races for Texas governor and Harris County judge, as well as judicial offices that have become a focus of attention with crime and punishment emerging as a major issue. For those who haven’t voted early (through Nov. 4) or by mail, polls will be open on … [Read more...] about Everything voters should know about casting ballots in West U, Bellaire (and nearby) on Nov. 8

From Bellaire City Hall: HISD swings, strikes out before Board of Adjustment

October 26, 2022 by Charlotte Aguilar

Whenever Houston ISD representatives come before Bellaire’s resident-driven boards and commissions, their discomfort is palpable. That’s understandable. Bellaire’s and West University’s are the only of their nearly 200 campuses and other facilities that are outside Houston city limits and jurisdiction. Houston, where there’s no zoning. It’s small wonder that of the 40 schools … [Read more...] about From Bellaire City Hall: HISD swings, strikes out before Board of Adjustment

Bellaire Mayor’s Musings: Unexpected delay in fixing flood insurance snafu

October 12, 2022 by Charlotte Aguilar

By Andrew Friedberg In my last update on our efforts to get back into the Community Rating System, I passed along to you exactly what FEMA officials had been telling the city staff and CRS consultant:  that we were well on track to achieve the full restoration of our prior classification of 7, effective Oct. 1, 2022.  All along the way staff have consistently been assured … [Read more...] about Bellaire Mayor’s Musings: Unexpected delay in fixing flood insurance snafu

Election 2022: High stakes party battles create midterm energy

September 27, 2022 by Charlotte Aguilar

Midterm elections can sometimes be sluggish affairs. But with representatives to Congress and the State Legislature and the local state senator on the ballot, the governor and state executives facing re-election, and heated interest in Harris County posts including the county judge and judicial seats — forecasts are for a stronger-than-usual turnout. Bellaire and West … [Read more...] about Election 2022: High stakes party battles create midterm energy

Bellaire P&Z hears pitch for medical building, garage in ‘urban village’ zone

September 13, 2022 by Charlotte Aguilar

By Charlotte Aguilar Houston Methodist healthcare has begun the process of trying to redevelop the old Randalls supermarket property — more than 3 acres of high profile Bellaire commercial real estate zoned as a downtown “urban village” — into a multi-story medical office building and parking garage to consolidate local Methodist-affiliated doctor’s offices and services. Page … [Read more...] about Bellaire P&Z hears pitch for medical building, garage in ‘urban village’ zone

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