By Charlotte Aguilar Polls will open at 7 a.m. Monday (Nov. 17) for early voting in what could be a transformative election for both the city of Bellaire and the Houston ISD board. Mayor Andrew Friedberg is running unopposed for his fourth two-year term in Bellaire, but fresh faces are guaranteed as no incumbents are running for the three Bellaire positions that make up … [Read more...] about Early voting opens Monday in high-stakes Bellaire council, HISD board elections
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Weekend Pumpkin Patch Festival offers family fun (and fall weather)
With fall finally in the air because of a cold front, the timing is perfect for the return of the Pumpkin Patch Festival from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. this weekend (Oct. 16-17) at the Nature Discovery Center, 7112 Newcastle Dr., Bellaire. After a scaled-back event last year due to COVID concerns, the full festival will include more than 12,000 pounds of pumpkins and no-carve … [Read more...] about Weekend Pumpkin Patch Festival offers family fun (and fall weather)
Blessing of Animals returns to Bellaire Methodist today — manners, please
After a year’s absence because of the pandemic, Bellaire United Methodist Church will celebrate its 10th Blessing of the Animals from 1-3 p.m. today (Saturday, Oct. 16), outdoors at 4417 Bellaire Blvd. Humans of all faiths can bring their friendly and properly controlled pets — everything from dogs and cats to hamsters, reptiles, birds and fish — to receive an … [Read more...] about Blessing of Animals returns to Bellaire Methodist today — manners, please
Bellaire candidates take the stage Tuesday at community forum
The shoo-in mayor and seven candidates for three Bellaire City Council seats will face off Tuesday night (Oct. 12), outlining their views and answering questions in a nonpartisan forum. The traditional event will run from 6-8:30 p.m. in the auditorium of Faith Lutheran Church, 4600 Bellaire Blvd. It will start with a meet-and-greet, including snacks and beverages, at 6, the … [Read more...] about Bellaire candidates take the stage Tuesday at community forum
Deadline is today to register to vote in general election
Today (Monday, Oct. 4) is the deadline to register to vote in the general election Nov. 2. The ballot contains eight state ballot measures, candidates for mayor and three City Council seats in Bellaire, and the selection of the Houston ISD trustee representing Bellaire, West University and portions of southwest Houston. The nearest county office to register is at 6000 … [Read more...] about Deadline is today to register to vote in general election