By Charlotte Aguilar Bellaire’s municipal election season begins today (Monday, July 22) with the opening of filing for mayor and three City Council seats — and already it appears at least two races could be contested. Former City Councilmember Roman Reed tells Essentials he is considering a run for mayor against incumbent Andrew Friedberg, who confirms he is seeking … [Read more...] about As Bellaire election filing begins, contests shaping up for mayor, open council seat

Bellaire Government
Bellaire council to kick off FY 2020 budgeting process tonight
The months-long process to develop and adopt a Bellaire city budget for the 2020 fiscal year will start tonight (July 15) at City Hall, with staff’s formal budget presentation to City Council. City Manager Paul Hofmann will outline the proposal starting at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers, 7008 S. Rice Ave. According to Hofmann’s written weekly report last Friday, Bellaire’s … [Read more...] about Bellaire council to kick off FY 2020 budgeting process tonight
P&Z to hear public input on Bellaire Place mixed-use planned development proposal for Chevron property
Bellaire’s Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing at its 6 p.m. meeting Thursday (July 11) on a four-part package of changes that could turn nearly 13 acres of the former Chevron Oil property into a mixed use development known as “Bellaire Place,” with high-density apartments, retail, offices and parking for 1,400 vehicles. The meeting will take place in … [Read more...] about P&Z to hear public input on Bellaire Place mixed-use planned development proposal for Chevron property
TONIGHT: West U to host community meeting on regulating beekeeping
West University Place will continue its public conversation about the future of beehives in the city at a community meeting from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday (July 10) in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, 3800 University Blvd. — in anticipation of possible City Council action on the matter on July 22. Harrison Rogers, a Texas Certified Master Beekeeper and area director of … [Read more...] about TONIGHT: West U to host community meeting on regulating beekeeping
West U Council to consider new rules for urban beekeepers
The West University Place City Council will likely adopt some new restrictions on urban honey beekeeping in our backyards at its July 22 meeting. Interest in the issue was prompted by a complaint from a resident about a neighbor’s honey beehive that is close to their shared property line. The resident believes urban beehives are a public nuisance and should be prohibited … [Read more...] about West U Council to consider new rules for urban beekeepers